Babies born~March 1st-15th 2010 #1

[Cass72]

Robert has put on 665g since we left hospital (or 462g on his birth weight). He weighs 3590g now. Apparently a gain of 150g a week is good so she said whatever I'm doing to keep doing it because he's obviously getting enough at each feed. She also said that breast fed bubs will feed 2 - 3 hourly because breast milk is more easily digested than formula but by about 6 weeks he will probably be on 3 - 4 hourly feeds. She also commented on how alert he was.

Breesa, I agree with you 100% in saying it's nice to know they are doing well and we are doing well feeding them. Our little boys must be boob men!! It's certainly reassuring.

I'm going cloth nappies too, although I had fallen behind in the washing department so we had a disposable relapse today but we are back on track now.

[squidipa]

Robert has put on 665g since we left hospital (or 462g on his birth weight). He weighs 3590g now. Apparently a gain of 150g a week is good so she said whatever I'm doing to keep doing it because he's obviously getting enough at each feed.

I'm going cloth nappies too, although I had fallen behind in the washing department so we had a disposable relapse today but we are back on track now.

WOW way to go we have gained, 380 grams so far, i also was told 160 170 week is good amount we are 5 days old corrected now weigh 2550 on tuesday weigh in so we iwll see how we go still very much acwing prem here.

as for cloth well not much fits here

what type ya using?

[Cass72]

I'm just using plain old terry flats.

Gosh Squid, Chakotay must be tiny. I know how small Robert is to me. His little hand was wrapped around my thumb when he was having a feed - everything is so tiny but just perfect! My cousin had a very tiny baby (he was 6wks prem) and he's now a strapping lad of 16, it was his birthday today actually. How often do you have to get Chakotay weighed? Do they go on his corrected age? Sorry too many questions is that a bit insensitive of me?

[squidipa]

I'm just using plain old terry flats.

Gosh Squid, Chakotay must be tiny. How often do you have to get Chakotay weighed? Do they go on his corrected age? Sorry too many questions is that a bit insensitive of me?

hey sweet i just want to firstly say this because i want EVERYONE else to read this tooo.....

In no way shape or form is it insensitive to ask questions regarding my beautiful boy. If anyone at all feels like they need to restrain from askings things or even sharing their joys please please PLEASE do not restrain your self i honestly dont mind questions small he is but perfect too. And like yourselves, i would be delighted to share this journey with you all. You have all been my strength through a tough pregnancy and i am sure u will be here through the mile stones we all reach with our wonderful children.

yes he is tiny i am constantly amazed at ppls reactions to him its hard to imagine how large my other children were in comparison to him 3410 up to 3.7 kilo off the top of my head.. ppl always say he is extra small i would LOVE the opportunity to have him next to another child his own age just to see the difference.

how often do you have to get Chakotay weighed? every 2 days till he reaches 3.5 kilo abouts to check he is not loosing weight. We own digital baby scales at home so this makes life easier indeed. Not having to go out anywhere iykwim.

Do they go on his corrective age? yes they do for weight and growth and milestones till 3 years old. They also have to take into account that he was IUGR babie.( was not growing well in womb)


kitty

[Cass72]

Squidi, I'm very emotional at the moment - the first week without DH absolutely sucks - so anything even remotely heartwarming brings me to tears (yes, your post did that to me). He is just so precious your little man and what a fighter he is too. It must be all the loving he's getting from his mum (not to mention all the good vibes his belly belly aunties are sending him). What are your other kids like with him?

A friend popped round today with her 3 kids. Her "baby" girl just turned one. I picked her up and LOL I couldn't get over how heavy she was. It's funny, just over a month ago I thought she was little - go figure?!

Well, I'm making Orange Weetbix Squares for morning tea - I made some zucchini slice yesterday - so I better get back to it while bubs is asleep. I've decided to bake snacks rather than buy them. Thank goodness I learnt how to live on a budget from my mum!

[squidipa]

Hug cass i dont know how u ladies find time to read all these posts i struggle to keep up.

[Cass72]

Hi ladies,

I thought I'd copy over our "arrivals" list to this thread...

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS...
6th Jan - Greedyfly welcomed bouncing baby boy Caleb
27th Jan - Mrzbaby welcomed beautiful baby girl Lucinda
10th Feb - Squidipa welcomed bouncing baby boy Chakotay at 5.16pm weighing 2.17kg
25th Feb - Linzy welcomed beautiful baby girl Bindi Matilda weighing 3.1kg and 51cms long
1st March - Mum2Willie welcomed beautiful baby girl Sophie
3rd March - Cass72 welcomed bouncing baby boy Robert at 10.59am weighing 6lb 14oz
4th March - Lady Noor welcomed bouncing baby boy at 3:54pm
5th March - All-boys welcomed beautiful baby girl Peppar at 5.30am weighing 8lb 8oz
8th March - Breesa welcomed bouncing baby boy Ciaran at 11.50am weighing 3.1kg
10th March - lismith25 welcomed beautiful baby girl Lily May at 12.02am weighing 6lb 8oz
10th March - Jandals welcomed bouncing baby boy Toby at 11.09am weighing 8lb 5oz and 50cm long
11th March - Thrilled welcomed beautiful baby girl Willow Averline at 6:47pm, weighing 7lb and 50.5cm long.
12th March - Deedles welcomed bouncing baby boy Lennox Jasper
15th March - Surprised welcomed bouncing baby boy Jeremy David weighing 8lb 6oz
16th March - Queen Bee welcomed bouncing baby boy Tobias (Tobi) Magnus Norton at9:18pm, weighing 8lbs 14oz (4010g), 52cms long