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Q: Weight Issues.
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hopefulmjz
Extremely eHealthy
6 months ago she was 23lbs 15oz and 29 inches
Yesterday she was 24lbs 8oz and 31 inches
They say she hasn't gained enough, and they want me to give her more calories. Adriana is a pretty good eater. She likes good food, and she adores fresh fruit. She won't drink milk, so I try to give it to her in other forms (cereal, scrambled eggs) however, she loves cheese...and I try to have that on hand at all times. She goes through spurts, and eats all day long, and the next day she will only pick at things. I don't think I should be worried, yet I kind of am. What are your opinions?
She has her doctors appointment on the 17th, and he told me it's good to see them grow up instead of out. So maybe he'll tell me different that what WIC told me?
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Mommy35
Extremely eHealthy
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hopefulmjz
Extremely eHealthy
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Bridget
Especially eHealthy
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tinkinpink84
Especially eHealthy
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hopefulmjz
Extremely eHealthy
| BridgetHeartsFinn wrote: |
| 18 months?! it seems like you were just posting her birthday pics!
i wouldn't worry since she is gaining and growing. this may not be the healthiest suggestion, but have you tried chocolate or strawberry milk? |
Yes, I've tried both kinds...she still doesn't fall for it! LOL. She's too wise for her own good. They actually suggested putting sugar in her cereal/oatmeal. I think for the extra calories. Because she will eat 2 bowls of cereal for breakfast. Regular sized bowls that is. She's had 3 bananas since 12:30...those are high in calorie.
I was just in the kitchen making dinner, and I was peeking at her and she jumps off the couch and runs up to me and says "I see you!" plain as day! She's been putting words together like mad lately. Soon she'll be talking full sentences!
Right now she's sweeping the living room floor (yeah...it's carpet
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tigresacanela24
Especially eHealthy
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Sandbox Party
Especially eHealthy
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sick_mama17
Active User, very eHealthy
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hopefulmjz
Extremely eHealthy
Thanks ladies.
I know I shouldn't be concerned, but it's hard not to think about when someone tells me my daughter isn't growing enough. But she really is nonstop all day long. I refuse to give her sugar on her cereal as they suggested, I thought that was gross when they told me that. I'll continue to feed her as I always have. She eats what we eat and she doesn't get sweets. If I bake that's one thing, but we don't buy candy and garbage like that.
So to hell with WIC's nutritionist!
Thanks for the encouraging words everyone.
And one dr. appointment she didn't gain much, but she grew taller and he told me that's the ideal way for babies to grow. He'd rather see them grow up than out. And that's exactly what she's doing. She sees him on the 17th, so we'll see what he has to say.
I know I shouldn't be concerned, but it's hard not to think about when someone tells me my daughter isn't growing enough. But she really is nonstop all day long. I refuse to give her sugar on her cereal as they suggested, I thought that was gross when they told me that. I'll continue to feed her as I always have. She eats what we eat and she doesn't get sweets. If I bake that's one thing, but we don't buy candy and garbage like that.
So to hell with WIC's nutritionist!
Thanks for the encouraging words everyone.
And one dr. appointment she didn't gain much, but she grew taller and he told me that's the ideal way for babies to grow. He'd rather see them grow up than out. And that's exactly what she's doing. She sees him on the 17th, so we'll see what he has to say.
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Mabel
Moderator
| hopefulmjz wrote: |
| Thanks ladies.
I know I shouldn't be concerned, but it's hard not to think about when someone tells me my daughter isn't growing enough. But she really is nonstop all day long. I refuse to give her sugar on her cereal as they suggested, I thought that was gross when they told me that. I'll continue to feed her as I always have. She eats what we eat and she doesn't get sweets. If I bake that's one thing, but we don't buy candy and garbage like that. So to hell with WIC's nutritionist!
Thanks for the encouraging words everyone. And one dr. appointment she didn't gain much, but she grew taller and he told me that's the ideal way for babies to grow. He'd rather see them grow up than out. And that's exactly what she's doing. She sees him on the 17th, so we'll see what he has to say. |
I cannot believe they suggested giving a BABY sugar. It makes me sick. She does not need sugar in her diet at all. Children only develop a taste for sugar after they know it exists. Until then, they think fruit is perfect.
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hopefulmjz
Extremely eHealthy
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Mabel
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hopefulmjz
Extremely eHealthy
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