Update : Worried about the lack of weight gain

wendiandnate · February 2012

Took LO in this morning and he went from 6lbs 6oz (birth weight) a week and a half ago to 6lbs 14oz. Dr. is comfortable with this weight gain and confident he's doing fine. He thinks that the marathon nursing sessions are due to a growth spurt and to help my supply keep up I'm going to try some Mother's Milk tea today. He's still in the 5th percentile for his age where weight is concerned, he's just a little dude!

SoonToBeMsP · February 2012

8oz in a week and a half is totally within the "range" for expected weight gain.

I feel ya on the little peanut, though. My DD was under 6lbs when she was born and just squeaked into the 6lb range at her 3 week appt.

cyprissa · February 2012

Awesome! Totally glad he gained weight!! I recommend oatmeal for supply. It worked for me. I did oatmeal for breakfast and also cookies (yum).

wendiandnate · February 2012

I can't wait until he grows into his skin and becomes a plump little rolley-polley : ) It's scary when they're that scrawny!

l_elizabeth · February 2012

Good news! My good friend has a little boy (who's 11 months now) and he was 6 lbs at birth, FF, and always in the 5% for weight. Even on formula. So it really could be that he's just little, and will be that way no matter how much he eats.

My son goes in this morning for his two month appt, and I hope he's doing fine as well. I know he's gained, it just feels like it's slower than it should be.

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