Just thought I would update after Baxter's paed and lactation appt on Tuesday.
LC was very pleased with me, she said lots of women would have given up on BF'ing by now, so feeling very proud of myself! She said Baxter is just a fussy feeder and that I am doing a great job. He has 7 BF's a day, plus 1 x 50ml FF at midday, then 1 x 150ml FF feed before he goes to bed at night, of which he sleeps from 10.30pm until 7.30am. DH brings him into our bed in the morning for a cuddle before he goes to work. And he always wakes with a smile! He's a morning person like his mum.
Paed also very happy, doesn't want to see him again unless there are crappy weight gains. He put on 165gms this week, much better than the 70gms from last week, although he is only 4.680kgs (in 10th percentile), he is 61cms, so has grown 10cms in 12 weeks (50th percentile for length).
Paed said we could start solids at 4 months if we wanted, but I'm not fussed on that. Baxter will show us when he is ready so will leave it for a long while I think.
Still on the Motilium, too scared to wean myself off until he has constant weight gains.
I finally feel at peace with Baxter's weight, truth is he is a happy little boy, just long and lean!
Had a lovely couple of days in Perth with my Mum. DH went to Adelaide for work so spent time shopping (buying cute outfits for Baxter!) and coffee-ing.
Fire - I only feel engorged in the morning, and yes, soft boobs do not indicate a poor supply, quite the opposite. Hope Ci's pox clears up soon.
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