Friday, October 22, 2010

Weight Gain!!!!!

I took Gwyn in for her 2 week checkup last week and to my surprise she had lost 1 lb from her birth weight! I totally freaked out and wondered what I was doing wrong. The doc. told me to bring her back in a few days later. I was breastfeeding and decided that I better make sure I was getting enough milk in. I totally wasn't. I was devastated to find out I only produce an ounce...for both sides. So, I had a decision to make..either keep breastfeeding (which Gwyn is a really LAZY eater. It would take her about an hour to nurse.) pump, and then try and get her to drink a bottle...which would consume about 2-3 hrs. Or just switch her to formula. I chose the latter. I took her back in to get weighed and she lost another ounce. I thought we really had a problem then. My mind was reverting back to thoughts of feeding tube placement. While we were at the docs. she was hungry, but of course I didn't bring anything with me. I thought we were going to be in and out. The nurse brought me some formula and a bottle to feed her. To my surprise she ate almost 4 ounces! The nipple on that bottle was a life saver! I took little miss Gwyn in today to get her weight re-checked....She gained 1 lb!!!!!! I couldn't believe it! I feel so much better knowing that she's actually getting full! Poor little thing being starved! So her weight as of today is 7 lbs 1 oz! Almost back to her birth weight!

4 comments:

Julie Anne said...

Yay! :) Glad that things are working out! I can't believe she's over two weeks already! I have to say... I'm a little jealous too. ;) Have a great one!

Shae said...

i'm glad that you got things worked out. it's hard to know what to do in a situation like that. but don't feel guilty that you were "starving" her, because you didn't know. also, don't feel guilty that you had to stop breastfeeding her, because you are doing what is best for both of you!! i'm glad that she's starting to gain weight again...that's great!

Erin said...

Yippie!

Trevor and Dayna said...

congrats on your new little girl. Babies are soo fun and I'm sure Brynnah just adores her. And I love the name you chose. Very cute.