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One Month Checkup
I took Benjamin for his one-month checkup today. I was right - he's grown a lot! He now weighs 11lb, 4oz - a 52oz gain since his last appointment, which means he averaged 2oz weight gain per day and is now in the 90th% for weight. He's now 23 3/4 inches long, up from 22in. at his last appointment, which means he's still above the 95th%. His doctor said he looks great and is doing awesome! Yay!
I've been tracking his feeding times and amounts/minutes per side since he was born to ensure he was eating enough, but given his weight gain, I'm feel comfortable giving up that chore. I spoke with my lactation consultant last week and agreed to stop tracking his diaper count, but told her I'd stop tracking his feeding after he saw the doc to make sure he'd gained enough. It's kinda weird not doing it, but I'm sure I'll notice if there is a problem.
Benjamin is already outgrowing his clothes - the footed ones are too short - and I had to move to size 1 diapers. I need to wash his 3-6mos clothes, but our washer (which is only a year old!) seems to be on the fritz. There is water all over the laundry room floor and the the Ob code being displayed. Hubble gave it a cursory once over, but will hopefully be able to fix it this evening. If not, I did buy the extended warranty so will need to call them out. Fortunately, I washed all his dirty clothes yesterday, so he's got enough for a couple of days. And worst case scenario, I can go over to our neighbors to wash them. If he'd stop leaking, I could make it a lot longer with the clothes he's got, but he seems to go through about 3-4 outfits per day! Heh.
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yay, he IS a big boy! so glad things are going well... i can't believe it's been a month, soon he'll be driving!
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Sounds like things are going great!
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He's doing wonderfully! No need to worry about the eating, sounds like he's doing very well in that area! :)
Enjoy the snuggles. I used to put my baby on my chest and we'd snuggle together for hours. Nothing is more special than that silky warm skin of your baby against yours. Much love, Anna
P.S. good luck with the washing machine. Hope it's up and running again soon! -
Already a month old! Sounds like he's growing fine. I hope all your breast-feeding issues have settled down, I know you had problems with that in the beginning. It takes time, but it DOES get easier. I was able to feed E. for 6 months and J. for 8. Believe it or not, I had MORE problems with J. Even though she was my second child and I was more experienced, her high palate caused her suction to be off and E-gads, it hurt!! LOL Anyway... just sending my sympathies and hoping things have worked themselves out. So good to hear that Ben is doing well. :D
1/24/05 7:58 AM
I have to admit, I am from what would now be called the "old school;" never counted diapers or tracked minutes. I guess it's a good idea if you are having BF issues. My ex-SIL had problems and didn't track stuff and my nephew was beginning to show signs of failure to thrive...but then she could be an entire journal entry herself!