We took Mikaila to see Dr. Miller today to get a check on her weight. She has been on breast milk sans formula for two weeks now. Although she posted only moderate gains (she is now 9 lbs 9 oz), the doctor was still pleased with her progress and assuaged our fears related to the reduction in calories. The latest research indicates that developmental vulnerability of very low birth weight babies is far greater pre-due date. Since Mikaila is 2 1/2 months past her due date, this is likely not a concern. Dr. Miller gave us the go ahead to continue her on pure breast milk.
If you will recall, we took her off of the formula for a number of reasons: She was struggling with her feeds often at once showing indications of hunger but not wanting to eat. She also was projectile vomiting several times each day. We eliminated the formula from the mix and eventually added it back. When we did, she showed classic signs of a milk allergy. Yada, Yada, Yada, she went back on pure breast milk and the spit ups virtually stopped.
We have a feeding specialist coming next week to assess Mikaila's problems taking the bottle. She comes next Wednesday. We'll post an update if she is helpful.
I should note that Mikaila decided that she would put a halt to her aversion to breast feeding today taking four feeds directly from the source. We hope this is not merely an anomaly but rather indicative of a trend in the right direction. She hadn't breast fed in over two weeks so this is very good news.
That's about it for now.
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Dara and Kim,
Wow!! Mikaila never ceases to amaze me. Her weight gain is phenomenal, and thank God for breast milk. Kim, my husband used to call me a Jersey cow when I breast fed, and now I shall pass that nom de breast to you. I hail all moms who can breast feed. It's the "bestest" of all foods! Keep it up you guys! Hugs.
Best news ever, my darlings! Our little girl has now passed all the Babyhood tests and is ready for the world. SO.... is the world ready for Mikaila! Move over Hillary (and Sarah P!)
Dara, I suppose this means you (and the grandmothers too)will be less help to Kimmy with the feedings! :)
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