This morning we awoke sleeping beauty and went to the pediatrician for our 2 week check-up. Our hope at this appointment was for her to have regained her birth weight. It is the best indicator that she is eating well. When nursing, you just don't know how much fluid and nutrients they are getting. It isn't like a bottle where you can ensure a set number of ounces are consumed. We also were dreading the screening tests. A needle in our little girl didn't sound like fun.We were thrilled to hear she had regained her birth weight and was growing beautifully!
Weight- 8 lbs. 6 ounces (50th percentile)
That is up 3 ounces from her birth weight and almost one pound since her last appointment. Yea! Since she has regained nicely, we are now able to extend the nighttime feeding to 6 hours. I know- amazing! We'll see if she can go that long. We are currently 5 hours between feedings at night.
Length- 21 inches (75th percentile)
Head circumference- 36.5 cm (60th percentile)
The screening tests were not that bad. She was pricked in the heel one time and then blood was squeezed out to fill several little circles on special paper. She turned bright red and cried, but I was able to soothe her in my arms for the entire test. Marcus on the other hand was inconsolable. He actually wouldn't look at her until the testing was complete. And, before the test, he promised her a car. I really need to get him under control!
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I loved that last part... hilarious... a car!
Love all of the pictures and updates! Keep them comin'!
That picture of Abby Lu is gorgeous! I'm so glad everything is going well. . .praises to God!!! Call if you need anything.
Anna - thanks for sharing. I look forward to checking your site daily for updates on Abby Lu. I do have one question. Can I be adopted so Marcus will promise me a car for a heel prick? Abby Lu is one lucky girl and at the rate daddy is going, she will have everything she needs by the time she is 5.
I'm so jealous... during the first 6 months of Billa's life, the longest we got in between feedings was usually three hours. That girl could eat! We are so thankful to see that Abby Lu is healthy and doing well! We're also glad breastfeeding is going well. Billa and I are about to hit our one year mark... I don't know if you plan on going that long, but it certainly helped to set small goals along the way in order to get here. Congratulations again... Abby Lu is a beaut!
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