So, Joaquin is only 16 lbs, 12 ounces and is 27 inches tall. He is in the 3rd percentile for weight, which means he is way too skinny. I was really disappoointed, as I thought (based on our home scale) that he was closer to 18 pounds.
Our substitute pediatrician (our regular doctor is out on maternity leave) told me that I needed to start adding in an extra 10-15 ounces of formula a day on top of nursing and to cut down the non-fatty foods we have been giving he (plums, bananas, beans, squash, etc.).
We have to go back in a month to check and make sure Joaquin is beefing up properly.
I am really disappointed. I had hoped to avoid formula all together, but I guess it is just not in the cards for us. I am proud to have made it all the way to 9 months. It is all but impossible to maintain this with working full time.
The working mom guilt is really awful sometimes.
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You are doing awesome! 9 months is a very, very long time. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...At Brody's 9 month appointment he was 16 lb 5oz and his Pediatrician wasn't concerned! She said it's common for babies to drop in the percentiles around this age due to eating more solid foods and dropping nursing sessions. If you are against formula I would get a second opinion! (JessicaMZ)
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