Tuesday, January 13, 2009

14 oz in 14 days!

At Bennett's last appointment, I was so upset that Bennett had only gained 4 ounces in 3 weeks. That was on the 31st. So, we started waking him at 11 p.m. to give him a dreamfeed to get in extra calories, and he started waking at 4:30 a.m. on his own for another feed. Previously, he was sleeping 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. (and oh it was heaven!). Well, the sleep deprivation has paid off!!!

Today, I took Bennett in for his monthly Synagis shot (which provides antibodies to help protect him from RSV), and he has gained 14 ounces in the last 14 days!!!!! That is nearly a whole pound! (1 lb = 16 oz). I'm THRILLED. Let's pray he keeps this up!!! He is now 8 mos, 1 week old/6 mos adjusted. He's still the size of an average three month old, but at least now we're seeing some movement on the scale!

4 comments:

Ann said...

Thank God for small favors! Hopefully he will keep moving in that direction!!

Lizzie said...

woohoo for B!

Becca said...

way to grow!

Anonymous said...

How did I forget to comment on this post?!?! It is BEYOND thrilling that Bennett is packing on the ounces! WAY TO GO BENNETT!!!