That's brilliant - you have done so well to keep your cool under all this pressure - my bet, it wasn't the solids either. It was *all you*
Barb, I totally agree withy you. DS has had such a small amount of solids it is not possible for them to be responible (at least not wholly) for the weight gain.

The big question is...where do we go from here???? I am continuing the extra feeds & the early to bed for 2 big night feeds (I couldn't believe my ears yesterday at a group for 4-5 month olds run by the local CHC when Mums were complaining their babies were 'still' waking them at night for a feed!!!! High expectations for their bubs! Besides, I like night feeds; a nice time for DS & I with no distractions).

Solids - I think I will continue because I know DH and the Paediatrician will support this and because DS opens wide & leans in for it. He ate two whole teaspoons of avocado this morning and seemed to really enjoy it. If he was struggling with it I would put up a fight but he seems to like it. I will however pose the question as to whether it is necessary to the Paediatrician on Tuesday.

I also spoke to my amazing friend & herbalist today and she is making me a herb mix to help with my milk supply - extra feeds, expressing & herbs should help even more and hopefully time will show a healthy boy gaining weight steadily.

I feel so HAPPY and that DS is going to be okay!

Thank you so much for your support.

The nurse said today that I must "enjoy a challenge", when I said I didn't she said "well, you sure pulled out all of the stops and rose to the challenge". My thought...what choice did I have...he's my boy & I love him & I want the very best for him. I am his Mummy after all.