This weight gain has been brought to you by...
Adam's No-Stir Peanut Butter and Hellman's Canola Mayonnaise (aka, Howie's favorite side dishes). In the category of the only celebrated weight gain in this house, we got half of the 3lb goal. We were told at Howie's 18 month appointment that three pounds by December would get him back on the growth charts. I laughed then and didn't expect much when we went in today.He had gained 1.5 lbs (1 lb, 10.5 oz, to be exact). That was a pleasant surprise, but it's still off the bottom of the weight chart. He did grow 2.5 inches, but that was just enough to keep him in the 40th percentile. Other good news was that chewable vitamins seem to agree with him more than liquid iron. He doesn't have near the poop issues he had on the liquid form, but the real benefit is that he had a normal hematocrit for the first time in his life.
Also, my kid is amazing- three sticks and zero tears. Like his last appointment, he just watched as he was pricked and the blood sample was taken. Also similar to last time, they didn't get it on the first try. He also had one vaccination to get today. He did flinch a little when he saw the needle go into his leg, but I think it was watching it that freaked him out. I don't know if should be amazed by him, or a little sad that he's so used to being poked that he doesn't react anymore.
Anyway, hurray for a kid who likes to lick globs of fatty substances off the edge of his plate. If only he could eat butter.
posted by Valarie @ 9:14 PM
10 Comments:
Yay for that 1.5 lb. It made me sad to see that he is so used to needles. Poor little guy!
yay for some weight gain. Poor guy and the needles - but he's a trooper!
Glad to hear that he's gaining weight - and what a good vigilant mom you are. :)
That is just great news! I wish my little guy would take needles so well.
Yay for some weight gain!
Boo for needles.
Excellent news! Love love love the Adams no-stir PB. Hate hate hate any needles in my babies.
yay!! I can give him my 5 from christmas-
Glad he's gaining!
I'm certain you turned off comments for a reason, but I feel compelled. My heart is aching for you and your family. You will be in our prayers and I hope you find the strength and peace you need to face this.
Valerie,
I also had to find a way to leave a comment and some love for you. I am so sorry to hear your terrible news. I will be thinking of you.
xo,
Mama D
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