Gwen was born at 7 pounds 13 ounces. By the time we left the hospital she had the on-call pediatrician concerned because she was down to 7 pounds 8 oz. We weren't really that concerned, she hadn't been eating well yet. Monday when we saw our pediatrician she was down to 7-6 and our doc wasn't concerned. She sent us home with instructions to try to feed Gwen every two hours during the day and hopefully to see a gain of an ounce a day by today's weight in. So we bundled up, and off to the doctor's office we went. They put us back in an x-ray room since it was the only exam area that hadn't had sick people in it. The nurse brought in the scale and weighed little Gwen. Then the doctor came in and said "are you sure?!" and double checked the scales and weighed Gwen again. Gwen weighed in at 8pounds 2 ounces- a full 12 ounces since Monday. No more waking her up to eat during the day!
And as a bonus she's letting us sleep for 4-5 hours at a time at night. That is one prayer that I'm so thankful to have answered- a baby that is a good sleeper!
~sjt
4 comments:
Way to go Gwen and mom.
I see Gwen grows and looks beautifully different. Thank God for blessing her. I keep little Gwen in my prayers. Love. Thanh
Our daughter was months and months old (over a year, maybe??) before she really slept 4-5 hours at a stretch. You're blessed!!
Thankfully, Christy's babies do not take after her in sleeping patterns, for which she is incredibly grateful!
She's beautiful! And I'm so thrilled that she's letting you sleep through the night!
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