It’s getting better…..

I have been hesitant to post, as I’m afraid my world may come crashing down on me. But, it has been over a month with things going so much better.

Gabby is now eating better. She weighs 14 lbs (born at 6 lbs) and her weight gain is slow, but steady. She’s gaining on average a pound a month, sometimes a bit more. She is eating anywhere from 20 – 30 oz a day, but mostly lower end. Most bottles range from 4 – 6oz. She is also eating 1/4 cup of oatmeal or rice daily. The doc says I can start other solids, but I’m waiting til six months.

Sleep has suddenly got better. She sleeps from 10 – 5 pretty consistently and sometimes she sleeps all the way til 8. She’s become a power napper, sometimes napping 3 hour stretches during the day.

I still have a few concerns though, and that’s why I haven’t posted lately. I am truly waiting for her to snap out of this good streak. She still isn’t eating the recommended 2 oz per pound, but she’s happy and gaining, so I’m trying not to count oz per day. She also still has breastfed looking stools, not watery or mucusy, but not formed like formula stools should be. She has not been breastfed since 12 weeks and there are still seeds in there. I just don’t get it. I am starting to wondering if she is a little milk intolerant or if this is just the way her poop is. Sometimes she seems to struggle with her bottle a bit, but there is no arching or crying. I’m thinking the reflux comes up and gags her but doesn’t hurt becuase she’s willing to struggle through.

Anyways, thought I’d share the news. Hopefully, I won’t be posting in the Boo Hoo section any time soon. I hope each passing day brings your little ones more relief.

Kathy