Today is Scholars 6 month birthday, and his wellness checkup. He has not rolled over yet, nor does he sit up at all. The Dr. wants me to meet with Kids On The Move to see if he is developing properly. He is not gaining weight, here are his stats:
Age Weight Centile
14D 8 lb 12 oz 49%
2 M 12 lb 9 oz 67%
4 M 14lb 9 oz 40%
14D 8 lb 12 oz 49%
2 M 12 lb 9 oz 67%
4 M 14lb 9 oz 40%
6M 14 lb 13 oz 7%
As you can see he dropped from 40% to 7% in 2 months, and only gained 4 ounces in that time.What did the Dr tell us to do? she said we need to fill him with fat. We need to put a teaspoon of butter in with his vegies, karo syrup with his fruit, and stop nursing and give him an extra scoop of formula in his bottle, and in 1 month go back in for a weight check.
WOW! Thats a lot to take in for a mommy. I am a little worried about him. His Dr said she wasn't overly concerned with him, but its best to get checked out sooner then later.
Kids On The Move is going to call me and set up an appt for him. I have already been in contact with them. Now we just have to wait and keep fattening up our baby.
"Its best to know the truth, of that we have no doubt, but we'll have to face the future when the truth comes out!" ~Scrubs, My Musical
5 comments:
We went through the same sort of thing with Michael at nine months. The doctor ran tons of tests and it was only after they all came back normal that we started adding butter, full fat yogurt etc to everything he ate. Good lcuk. SOme kids just have their own pace to grow at. If only we were all so lucky to be prescribed MORE butter!
Oh wow that must be quite a concern for sure. I hope all goes well. By looking at his chubby cheeks I would have never guessed he was not gaining weight.Cute baby..
He's such a sweet boy! I think he's just taking it at his own pace. Babies do that. Don't worry, things will be fine. At least he's a good baby. It could be much much worse. (Oh, and thanks for coming to play group!)
Don't be too worried - I'm sure he'll be fine, but that is giong to be more work for you! I'm sorry. I hate when they tell you to stop nursing. Only do it if you want to - but just try to give him a lot of other food too. PS - My Musical is one of my FAVORITES! So glad to see other Scrubs fans out there. I'm so bummed their last season got so messed up by the writer's strike! :(
I agree with Katie on the nursing thing. Only stop if you want to. I think it's kinda weird when doctors tell moms to stop nursing, I mean...what could be better then mom's milk? Oh well....what do I know ha ha! I wouldn't be worried either, he looks totally healthy to me and he's a total cutie pie!
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