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Weight GainNoah20 - 06:34am Jun 19, 2010 ESTI have a 26.4 weeker who came home on his actual due date weighing 5lbs 5 oz. He is now 3.4 weeks old and weighs about 6lbs 10 oz. This weight gain seems small to me. Can anyone shed any light on preemie weight gain? What should I expect? He's on a 27 calorie breastmilk/formula mix so I'm even more perplexed as to why he's not gaining more quickly. Any help would be appreciated. We're headed to the pediatrician for his second visit this coming Thurs. Thanks!!!
stacyat
- Jun 19, 2010 3:13 pm
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Your son has been home for 3.4 weeks then? Did the NICU give you any guidlines for what they would like to see? That weight gain sounds like it is probably ok to me, been home about 24ish days and gained about 21 ounces, so it's almost an ounce per day. Though I would definitely bring it up at your appointment on Thursday to see what your doctor recommends. If he was gaining quicker in the NICU then maybe with him being home, he's gotten out of his usual routine and is using more energy checking out his new surroundings and getting adjusted. I hope your doctors visit eases your mind! Congratulations on bringing your sweet boy home, that's wonderful news!
Stacy
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tucker'smom
- Jun 20, 2010 5:11 pm
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Mom to Tucker (27 weeker, now almost 4 years old) |
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Hello,
I think Stacy did some good math, if Noah is gaining about an ounce a day that is good. My son is now 4 years old, but I think I remember that gaining half an ounce per day was good. Definitely bring it up with your pediatrician, I'm sure the dr will look at that anyways. I know that gaining weight is a big deal for preemies, my 4-year-old son still takes in tons of calories to help him gain weight. I also agree with Stacy about the change to home, though, your son may be using more calories just getting used to his new surroundings. 27 calorie formula should really be helping him to gain weight, so see what the doc says. Congrats on taking your son home! I know it is very exciting, but it is also a little nerve-wracking to not have doctors and nurses to answer your questions all the time  Good luck,
Leigh
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Angel Love
- Jun 27, 2010 5:58 pm
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Looking forward to seeing you at Shareunion October 1-3 in Atlanta, GA!! |
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My daughter was only 8 lbs. at 6 months old. I don't remember per day how much she was gaining, but slow and steady worked for her. By the time she was 2 years old, she was in the 50th percentile after starting off at 1 lb. 4 oz. When in doubt....ask the ped. That's what you pay them for!! LOL!! Tracy 
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aiyjay2313
- Sep 8, 2010 4:14 pm
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my friend & i where both due at the same time days apart well she had her baby 3.5 months early he is very healthy now 2 yrs later but the doctors would not let him come home until she would have been 36 weeks pregnant he was 4 pds @ birth when he came home he was a whopping 6 pds and the doctor where very pleased said that he was gaining fast. he is now a fat little thing and happy as anything. i would say dont worry it will take a little more time
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