Kaya Nicole Oswald--2 months old We just had Kaya's 2 month old well-baby visit so I thought today would be a good time to give a little update on how she's doing. At her one month appointment it was decided that baby could not live on breast milk alone. She weighed in at 7 lbs 12 oz. then which was only 2 oz above her birthweight and she was really fussy all the time. I had been worried that she was becoming colicky or worse, that we might be headed down the food allergy route again. But it was only hunger! Apparently I'm not producing enough milk this time around so we had to begin supplementing with formula at each feeding. She gained a pound in one week and became a completely different baby. She was so much happier! I actually feel really bad that I hadn't figured out that she wasn't getting enough to eat. I just thought she really liked nursing-- a lot.
So anyway, at today's appointment she now weighs 10 lbs. 6 oz. and is 21 1/2 inches long (this is only an inch more than the length they gave us at the hospital at birth but when we took her to the doctors office a few days later, they measured her at only 18 1/2 in. so by their calculations she has grown 3 inches). So now she's up to the 50th percentile for both height and weight which seemed to please the doctor. She got 3 shots and is now quite miserable. Poor kid. I really hate that they have to go through all that. She was so happy and unsuspecting as the nurse came toward her with the syringe. I felt like in her eyes it was the ultimate betrayal because I just stood by and let it happen! Hopefully she'll perk up soon and forgive me.
When she isn't being stuck with needles, Kaya is an absolute delight. She smiles all the time and really likes to talk to us. She's so expressive, you can almost guess what she's saying. She's a good sleeper. Twice she's slept through the night but usually she does a 6 hour stretch which still feels pretty good to me. I'm just enjoying her so much. I find myself torn between wanting to keep her like this forever or getting so excited for all the fun stages to come as her little personality continues to develop. But I guess since I can't keep her this way, I just need to continue to savor every day with her no matter how big she thinks she has to get.
5 comments:
She is definitely really cute. I'm glad she is doing well. She is at such a fun age.
I love that picture. she is adorable!! I am glad to hear that she is doing well and has gained weight the way she has. Someday maybe I will have a baby and can have experiences of the stages she is hitting!! Give her (and the other kids) a great big hug and kiss from aunt Susannah and the rest of the Rushing Family!!
Oh, my goodness! She looks SO MUCH older than when we saw her a few weeks ago! The picture is gorgeous. Wish we could see her again!
She is so cute! Glad you got the food thing worked out.
Oh she is so sweet!
I TOO find myself torn between wanting to keep Sierra little forever and enjoying each new stage. They are so much fun.
I can't believe you have a 7th grader!!! You've got the whole range of fun ages and stages.
It's so fun to read about your family. Your a great Mom!!!
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