So my little dude Henry lost 10% of his body weight after being born. When we left the hospital he was 6lb 7oz. When we went to his first appointment at 5 days old he was up to 7lb 5oz and at his 2 week check up he came in at 8lb 4oz. Pedi was impressed! So we just weighed him at home tonight a week later pre-bath (25 days old) and he is now 9lb 1oz!! Wth?! I thought EBF babies gained weight more slowly?
Kelly mom says 5-7oz per week is average... This was 13oz! Am I over feeding?? I nurse on demand for the most part but try to keep him at 2 hrs during the day and 2-4 at night. He's quickly out growing his newborn size clothes.
How much has your LO gained? What size clothes are you doing? Is Henry gaining too quickly? Will this growth rate stay this way? Why do they grow up so fast?? Argh!
Re: Baby weight gain
Edited stats typo
in other words you're doing great momma keep it up!!!
ME: 35 DH: 39
Married July 2011
DD Born 8/12
TTC #2 since 11/13
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At this stage, babies can't gain too fast. DS could never fit into newborn clothes, but is fitting well in 3 month clothes (some looser and tighter than others, depending on brand).
remember a breastfed baby can't be over fed, and your LO will tell you if they're full!
Mama to Three Girls:
Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!