I took Miller to his nine month check-up today. Right now he weighs 19 pounds {22%} and is 28 inches long {33%}. He has hit all of the developmental milestones he should and we praise God for his good health! The only negative aspect of the appointment was that Dr. Chupp wants me to supplement with formula after each feeding. Miller is eating lots of solids and is having no trouble gaining weight, but I mentioned to him that I only seem to be producing about 12 ounces of milk a day {from my best estimate}. Dr. Chupp said that amount needs to be in the twenties. So, for now I'm adding about two or three ounces after I nurse him. I am torn between going ahead and weening Miller or possibly working to increase my milk supply. I don't think I'll nurse and give formula for long since it's double the work. Also, we let Miller try some scrambled eggs on Saturday and sadly discovered that he is allergic to them right now. Hopefully, he'll outgrow this allergy soon. It was pitiful to see his face splotchy and swollen, but we were thankful that it wasn't severe enough to cause any breathing difficulty.
I'll leave you with a glimpse of our "messy" mealtimes...
Bon appetit!
We must of just missed y'all! We were there at 10 this morning for MA's 1 year check. Miller has just about caught Margaret Ann in weight! He is seriously so cute.
ReplyDeleteMy Hannah is allergic to eggs. It gets better. They made her excema flare up since she tried them at a year old, then we used no egg products for a year and at her 2 yr allergist appt tested negative for eggs (but still positive for peanuts). Even though she tested negative, she can now handle baking goods, pancakes, waffles, etc with eggs in them but whole eggs give her a tummy ache. All that to say, it gets better!
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