No weight gain in a month - again

Momtobug31

So frustrated.  LO is almost 7 months and weighs a little over 14 pounds. I weighed her today and she hasn't gained anything (but didn't lose either) in one month.  Between months 4 and 5, she had the same problem.  She was able to gain a pound between months 5 and 6, and now - she's back to not gaining anything.  She seems healthy, happy, hitting all milestones. She's in the 70th percentile for height so she is growing.  Dr. initially wasn't concerned, but I know that she'll suggest supplementing soon bc of the second month of no weight gain.

Thing is, I'm pretty sure she's getting enough milk.  I nurse her 2-3 times per day, plus she gets 3  5oz bottles at daycare a day.  She's also eating solids - not a lot, just a little bit.  Any ideas on why my little peanut isn't gaining consistently?  I've done research and am now scared to death about celiac disease, etc.  I don't think supplementing will help since I doubt it's because she's not eating enough.  Could it be that my milk isn't fatty enough?  When I nurse, I let her stay on for a long time, on one side, before switching.  

This is frustrating....  thanks, ladies. 

rosiemomma

have you looked at the charts for Breast-fed babies? they have two different growth charts, because bf and ff babies grow differently.

The 2000 CDC growth charts can be used to assess the growth of exclusively breast-fed infants, however when interpreting the growth pattern one must take into account that mode of infant feeding can influence infant growth. In general, exclusively breast-fed infants tend to gain weight more rapidly in the first 2 to 3 months. From 6 to 12 months breast-fed infants tend to weigh less than formula-fed infants. 

but here is a link that may help:

https://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/growth/weight-gain_increase.html 

snicksnack

My DD is little too and I was worried that my pedi was going to tell me to supplement but she didn't.  She started using the BF chart, as mentioned by the PP, and she ran tests for everything at her 9 month appointment; she was just under 14 pounds at 9 months. She told me to introduce healthy fats, such as avocado, soybeans, olive oil, etc... At her 1-year appointment she was 16.5.  I am still doing the healthy fat thing and my pedi said more than likely she will be small like me.  I also am stilling BFing and giving some whole milk while I am at work.  My pedi also suggested introducing almond milk.  

SweptAwayBride

My son is coming up on 9 months, and was steady at 14 lbs for 2 dr. visits! He gave me calorie powder the first visit and then told me to supplement the second, when he was steady at 14lbs too. I couldnt do it! My son, like your baby is active, strong as a bull, , steadily growing, and happy, AND eats constantly!! He eats baby food twice a day usually, but i just cant give him formula! Going for second opinion for 9 month check up! Good luck to you, you're not alone!!