At Owen's six-month check-up, we learned that he had gained virtually no weight since his four-month appointment. A disappointment, to be sure, as well as a matter for some concern. Since solids were still a challenge for him, it began to look like a milk supply issue. We immediately began supplementing with formula, but that presented it's own challenges. First, it was simply getting him to take a bottle. Then, between nursing, supplementing, and attempting solids, it seemed like I was constantly trying to get him to eat, which took up all his awake time and left him no time to play. Then came the somewhat difficult decision to stop nursing him. Thankfully, both Owen and I have adapted well to our new feeding arrangements. He takes a bottle like a champ and has finally decided that opening his mouth for solids might actually mean that he'll be rewarded with something tasty.
We headed in for a weight check this morning. Boy, were we surprised! After about 2.5 weeks, he's gained nearly 1.5 pounds--putting him at 15 lbs., 7.5 oz.! We are so thankful that he's gaining weight well and really thriving on his formula and solids.
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