Not gaining weight.
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Topic: Not gaining weight.
Posted By: mamanee
Subject: Not gaining weight.
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 2:41pm
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Ok, so plunket came and weighed Jamie today and he's only put on 12g in over a month and nothing in length.
He's a big boy but has dropped down to the 75th percentile for weight and back down from off the chart, down to the 97th for height. We've really had a tough month with my supply issues, and getting him to sleep was a nightmare, and then he would wake 1-2 hours later screaming in hunger. Have tried topping him up, and that's not something I am willing to do now, as he refuses. People say 'make him' but I can't! So anyway, just a rant really. Hoping we have turned a corner though as he slept two lots of 4 hours last night. |
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 2:46pm
| He's hardly a small chap is he so don't stress! I'm sure he will make up for it. |
Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 2:58pm
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You might find that he is starting to level out a bit given that he is such a big baby even though he hasn't gained much weight he still has gained some. Try not to worry about it! You can't make a baby eat if they don't want it. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: RinTinTin
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 3:52pm
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Nee maybe his weight and length are just leveling out since he's been such a big boy up until this point. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 4:25pm
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pleasedont panic or worry... the plunket charts dont really take fully breastfed babies into consideration. none of mine followed the rules and have turned out well... He did gain and as the others have said he isnt small. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 4:49pm
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If he's still alert and having wet nappies then I wouldn't worry too much. Honestly Plunket put the fear of god into me at Morgan's 3 month check because she hadn't doubled her birth weight. Nevermind that she was about 50gms difference from her sister at the same age.
Can you go see your GP for a second opinion. I went and saw mine and she took one look at Morgan and told me she was perfectly healthy. -------------  
 
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Posted By: mummymonster
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 7:41pm
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There's a big growth spurt at 4mths (approx). And I know you just said thay he's not gaining weight, but it could be why you suddenly feel that you've got supply issues.
I mean I'm trying to say, maybe you're just fine and he appears to be hungry all the time because that's what a growth spurt looks like. IYKWIM ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 8:34pm
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Jake did something similiar, I took him to the paed who said its normal for the growth to slow down or speed up at this time. Basically their size at birth is influenced by you as well as genetics (ie GD, PE or nutrients not being passed properly from mum to baby etc) so if this is the case their genetics take over and they sort of sort themselves out to what they are supposed to be.... In jakes case he went from the 75th percantile to the 15th for length.
He went from tall to short over a couple of months.. Jake also went on a boobie strike when my supply settled, It was suggested by plunket that I top up with formula or considering expressing and bottle feeding EBM... I did neither, kept on with the BF and Jake learnt to feed with the new flow... I personally would take him to a paed if you are worried.... Not sure what the waiting list is like in your area... Hugs, Plunket can sure freak you out! -------------   
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 9:58pm
Double her birth weight at 3 months? Is that what they're meant to do??! We're nearly at 5 months and no where near double. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Bobbie wrote:Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 10:02pm
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What about some of the homeopathic stuff you can take to boost your supply? How often do you feed? Can you increase to 2 hourly or something like that during the day and see if that boosts things?
That is really hard when he won't take a bottle and he's not gaining weight. But two lots of 4 hours sounds promising so maybe something has clicked and I bet the extra rest for you will also help. Did plunket suggest solids? ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 23 April 2010 at 11:55am
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I wouldn't worry, DD was a super gainer would consistently gain 300+ gms every week, now she hasn't really grown since she was 6mnths old, seriously she still fits 3-6mth clothes at 9.5months. I really wouldn't stress. Plunket like babies to be in the "norm" but just like adults what is norm may not be norm for you ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Kalimirella
Date Posted: 23 April 2010 at 3:21pm
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Also the wieght gains expected of babies on Plunkets charts are from Formula fed babies, formula not being 100% natural and some studies showing it could help lead to obesity problems, it is probable you and he are perfectly normal for breastfed babies in your own growth chart (for your genetics and baby) ------------- Kiara is 3 and Teagan is 2, now we're expecting our long awaited 3rd! http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 25 April 2010 at 12:01pm
I've heard double by 6 months. DD is a way off doubling hers and she's 4 months. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 25 April 2010 at 12:21pm
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Heres the chart for breastfeed boys, i found it very handy
http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/growth/chart2.html - chart |
Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 25 April 2010 at 3:16pm
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Interesting, thanks for the link HUNTD. According to Plunket my DS is below average for weight, but that graph puts him at above average -------------  
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Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 25 April 2010 at 9:04pm
I'm pretty certain it's double birth weight by 6 months and triple by 12 months. That's of course just a guide, not gospel.  ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Posted By: kiwikid
Date Posted: 26 April 2010 at 8:32pm
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Like the other's have said, try not to worry xx
DS was exactly the same, he was 58.5cm long at birth and 9lb 13oz but at times it felt like all the other July / coffee group babies were growing loads and he was on the slim side but I think cos he was a bigger lad to begin with and fully BF'd that he didnt pile on the weight and was never a chubba bubba but was perfectly healthy and a rather solid / tall boy. I think from about 3/4 mths their trajectory on the growth graphs slows a little bit but over time should follow the same kind of line, keep an eye on it over the next 3mths to see if he maintains the same sort of growth. ------------- 
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