Yeah, you heard me. It lies.
Here's the low down:
So, today's Covey's 5 month birthday! Yay!
I weighed him this morning so I could put his stats in his babybook. But, according to my scale he only gained 2 ounces in a month, so I thought 'that can't be right'. My mom gave me the idea to take him to the doctor and have him weighed there. So I did. They have him at LOSING 4 ounces since last month. Umm SCARY! I thought as a mom I would naturally have a motherly intuition to tell me something as important as "You're baby's not getting enough food!"
The doctor told me to pump my milk for at least 24 hours to see how much he's getting. If he's getting between 24 and 30 ounces a day, then that's enough and he's got some other problem going on. But, I'm almost positive that there's nothing wrong with him and he's just not eating enough. Here's the problem. He's only eating a part of what he could be. He gives up on nursing when things slow down, which is so frustrating cause there's still milk to be had. I thought if he was still hungry he'd keep eating. I guess not.
Anyway, he has to have been starving if he lost weight. Isn't that sad? Just like I starved him when he was first born. But how do I get him to keep eating when he doesn't want to work for it? If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them! It'd really help get me by until those instincts start kicking in!
Here's some other little gems I've been meaning to post-
Here's a jumperoo I bought Covey a couple weeks ago. While I was putting it together, he was laying on the blanket on the left. By the time I got done, he had back-scooted himself around the instructions and all the way to the wall, which stopped him. I was pretty impressed.
Here he is showing me I made a good purchase.
This is a new sleeping position he likes to throw into his routine. On his belly with the bum in the air. Which happens to be the exact position my mom used to tell me would help cramps. (sorry boys)
With our good friend, Amber Melum, at a BBQ at their house. Thomas the Dog was also there, loving it up with their "girl dog" Lulu.
Covey in his "Mantua" shirt.
The whole fam at Nick and Stacey's going away party on the 24th.
With his cousin, Jackson.
With Uncle Nick on the slide. Woo, look at those skinny legs! I used to think they were funny, but after today it makes me feel sad and guilty!
Covey barking orders at Nick and Stacey's moving day in Logan.
Mitchers and Faye having fun with the truck ramp.
All done and ready to move out! I did okay saying goodbye because my brother would have yelled at me if I cried in front of him, but I sure had a rough time on the ride home. Probably because that song "Every time you go away, you take a piece of me with you" came on. And it's true. They did.
9 comments:
I am so sorry:( I wouldn't feel so bad though, he looks just like Hunter did and Hunter ate like a pig, he will probably just be a skinny kid. We all have moments of "am I doing this right". When Hunter was about 6 months he got pretty sick and was pooping all the time and lost a ton of weight (he almost had to be put in the hospital) I didn't even know to give him pedialyte instead of his formula. All I can suggest is to pump your extra milk and try to supplement at the breast, call me if you want to know how, I have the stuff for it 728-4754. That is what got Jackson to feed better. Don't worry, you are a good mom and he will be fine, he looks great!
I am glad you got a picture of Faye on moving day...I realizd I got none of her! Anyways don't feel bad, babies gain and lose all the time as they are growing and losing a few ounces I don't think you should worry to much about it, I know it is hard when it is your baby....anyways just keep trying, everytime make him try and eat for a littel longer...besides I he is such a happy baby that I don't think he is exactally starving...good luck, I know all these new baby things can be stressful! Love Ya
Sorry about the feeding problems. On the up side Covey's 'Mantua' shirt is killer. Cutest thing I've seen him in. Well, the sweater vest is pretty sweet too. Good luck plumping him up. Just give him a glass of chocolate milk everyday. That really seems to help me pack on the extra pounds.
By the way I would not have yelled at you. You make me seem like such a dirt ball.
O Im sorry he lost that weight! Hopefully pumping and supplimenting will work! If he is not wanting to work for it when it slows down supplimenting with the pump is gonna be your best bet. I hope he starts to gain soon for your peace of mind! By the way I LOVE his facial expressions! Kayson only has one haha mouth wide open and eyes locked :)
Oh Julia, I'm so sorry, I can only imagine how you must feel, but you shouldn't feel guilty. I wish I had some wonderful advice, but I don't. I've been feeling like Ben isn't eating enough either, and like he gives up when the milk isn't "flowing" anymore. He ends up being hungry every 2 hours or less. Hopefully with Covey eating solids now, he will start to gain a little more. He is adorable though, I love that look he gave you in his new toy. So cute!
What a cutie, he is so tiny, Jackson has always been such a chunk, until he started becoming so mobile. Looks like you guys are loving every bit....love the comment about sleeping on your stomach to help cramps, good one, very true! Miss you guys!
If I wrote all the things I've done wrong it would make you feel better but I can't--who knows when someone from DCFS will be reading this.
What a cute back scootin baby. Maybe Billy Ray could have a second hit with that one.
I just wanted to add that you shouldn't feel bad about crying in front of Nick, because remember how he used to cry to the "take these broken wings" song when he was a kid? At least that's what I heard. I know you'll miss them. Also, Covey seems to be perfectly healthy and happy right? So, I'm sure he is fine and will gain it back. We'll have to catch up on the telephono soon, it's been awhile. Love ya!
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