weight

We went to our local DHS to basically tell them I am using the pump regularly. That's where we get the breast pump from. Anyhow I asked today if they could weight Alejandro. We purposely put him in the same clothes just in case they said they would weigh him. He only gained 5oz in 4 weeks.

WHAT?! No more than 5 oz in four weeks! I'm totally at a loss for words. Yes he is little but he is growing! His clothes are still huge on him yes! BUT they are becoming a better fit! He poops and pees and sometimes even more poop than what they want in a day. We have an appointment tomorrow at 11:15 for a weight check at the hospital and I really hope it registers that he has gained more than 5 oz! If not I think I will cry. He won't take a bottle hardly at all only wants to eat from me.

Hmmm *calm down Rae* I just am worried now.

OKAY that was written yesterday...

Today! We went to the doctor, he weigh 7lbs 7oz. I though that wasn't enough, but Dr. Halbur says that is wonderful weight gain. 11oz in 25 days, just a little under a half an oz per day. I told her about his bottle/pacifier problem with latching. After letting Alejandro suck on her finger she said, "to be honest, I'm surprised he's gained that much weight."

She said babies with a recessed jaw like Alejandro has don't typically gain that much weight in a month. That being said she reccommended a different nipple for his bottle and gave me sample of those nipples :)

Phew I didn't think I'd care too much about a few ounces but Lord Almighty the thought of something causing him not to gain was a scary one.