Another breakdown over BFing... UGH!

SoonToBeMsP

Had our two week appt today and DD is back to birth weight (5lb 13.5oz). Was super excited about this until ped said he wanted us to come back in NEXT week instead of waiting two weeks until she's one month old. I am freaked out she isn't gaining fast enough because she only gained 5oz in 10 days (half the "norm"). 

Ped still wants me to feed every 4hrs overnight, which is fine, but I am worried he is playing calm with me. I know I have plenty of milk... so what gives?!?!

/vent 

PsyDr04

Try not to get too worried about this. When we went in for one of our first appointments with the pediatrician, LO hadn't gained back to his birth weight (6 lb 15 oz) yet either and the doc said she would have liked to have seen him gain more so I was upset too. We took him back maybe a week or two later to get him weighed and he was up to 7 lb 5.5 oz. Some babies just need a little extra time to get the weight on. As long as she is gaining weight, I'd say you're doing just fine. She'll catch up.

StephyMarie

My LO's doc said aim for 10-12 feedings a day. As long as your feeding frequently during the day and she isn't irritable she's probably getting enough food. As long as she's gaining weight, peeing, and pooping I wouldn't worry.

rachel.wenger

We had a premie.  We are on a three hour feeding schedule and he is doing really well at gaining weight.  Maybe increase your feedings to an extra one a day if LO wants it.  That might help.  Every baby is different though, so don't get too worried.