On the 17th, we got great news-she gained 1 lb 2 oz, putting her up to 11 1/2 pounds total!!! We left the dr's office very hopeful. We were told if she has a similar gain come her September 2nd appointment 2 weeks later we will be in the clear. No specialists, no testing.
The 2nd came around, and I was worried, because an earlier weigh-in, at home, showed she dropped to 11 pounds even. Turns out she gained. Only 6 ounces, but it's better than dropping back down. But still, 6 ounces...11 lbs 14 oz total...certainly not what we were hoping for. Sooo, there has been another feeding change. Instead of the high calorie preemie formula, she is back to breastmilk and regular formula, with 1 extra scoop of the high calorie formula added to every 6 ounce bottle. Getting nursing back on track is going better than expected so far.
Someone from our local ECI program is on her way to start paperwork on getting our teeny tiny into their program. She's going to be seeing a dietician/nutritionist. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.
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