My 12 week old baby boy isn't gaining as much weight as he should. He is only gaining about 4 ounces a week. He's in the 10th percentile for weight, but the 90th for height. He's very long and skinny.
At first, we thought I didn't have enough milk, so I pumped constantly after nursing, went on Reglan, and nursed as much as possible. He still only gained 4 ounces a week.
Next my lacation consultant had me supplement with 4 ounces of formula a day in hopes of getting him to gain more. He's still only gaining 4 ounces a week.
What do I do? The pedetrician promotes breastfeeding, so that's good, but alot of people are telling me to go straight formula. I really don't want to though. We got in for another weight check next week. I hope they don't want me to supplement more formula.
He is a very active baby. He never stops moving, and only sleeps at night. He doesn't sleep during the day. Could he just be burning off all his calories?
2007-11-10
14:46:04
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Claire
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