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ladybugg74 · 09-14-2008, 09:27 AM

OMG..

We just weighed our 7 week old on digital weight scale and he is now 15.5 lbs. Should I be concerned about his weight at this point. He goes back to pediatrician on 25th. At his 4 week appt, the pediatrician said he was a healthy boy at 12.5 lbs and that I should keep on doing whatever I am doing. He is only eating from the breast right now, as we are having a difficult time getting him to take a bottle. He does not know how to suck right for the bottle. We are working with him daily on this. He does not take pacifier either because he can not keep it in his mouth...again he does not know how to suck on it either.

Smarty Bones · 09-14-2008, 09:34 AM

I know it's hard when you have such a young baby, but I would not be too worried at this time. I would call the pediatrician's office Monday and see if he/she or a nurse can call you back to address your concerns and also about transition from the breast. It looks to me like you're doing the right things. What an exciting time for you and baby!

If you are able to measure his length accurately in centimeters, I will plot it on a pedi growth chart and let you know what percentile he falls in. The best way to do this would be to lay him on a flat surface and note where his head and heel when leg appropriately stretched are, then measure with a tape.

YorkieShadow · 09-14-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ladybugg74

OMG..

We just weighed our 7 week old on digital weight scale and he is now 15.5 lbs. Should I be concerned about his weight at this point. He goes back to pediatrician on 25th. At his 4 week appt, the pediatrician said he was a healthy boy at 12.5 lbs and that I should keep on doing whatever I am doing. He is only eating from the breast right now, as we are having a difficult time getting him to take a bottle. He does not know how to suck right for the bottle. We are working with him daily on this. He does not take pacifier either because he can not keep it in his mouth...again he does not know how to suck on it either.

Yes Hes a big boy, My daughters baby girl was 15 lbs at 8 weeks. shes also on breast milk only... dont worry about it. it will all even out later. sounds like momma has some rich healthy milk is all. Now that my daughters back at work her baby takes a bottle, but it took her awhile to get use to sucking on it, just try giving him a bottle once a day so that he can get use to it.

any pictures? Ill get one of my sweet chunky Granddaughter to share with you .

red98vett · 09-14-2008, 09:43 AM

HAHA - I need sleep - I thought you were talking about a yorkie and my eyes did THIS:

HanksMom · 09-14-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

HAHA - I need sleep - I thought you were talking about a yorkie and my eyes did THIS:

HaHa ............me too! lol

alishasmom · 09-14-2008, 10:11 AM

hope it's fine

Gypsy & Me · 09-14-2008, 10:44 AM

Don't worry, Amelia was HUGE when she was that age too, (and I was only BF too) and she was in the 91th percentile. She finally started to balance out, she's still in a high percentile but my health visitor said she is perfectly fine.

Tiggerwit · 09-14-2008, 10:55 AM

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HAHA - I need sleep - I thought you were talking about a yorkie and my eyes did THIS:

HA HA HA I did too. I was like holy crap!!! LOL V I sure wish you lived closer. ha ha ha

red98vett · 09-14-2008, 11:00 AM

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HA HA HA I did too. I was like holy crap!!! LOL V I sure wish you lived closer. ha ha ha

LOL Me too girl - we'd take the town by STORM and I don't mean IKE

Tiggerwit · 09-14-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

LOL Me too girl - we'd take the town by STORM and I don't mean IKE

I'm so there. I'll buy first round. Let me know if you need anything. My folks can probably get to you if you need anything. Just send me a PM

sorry to OP to go off topic.

Mom to Hot Rod · 09-14-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

HAHA - I need sleep - I thought you were talking about a yorkie and my eyes did THIS:

Ha Ha, I did the same thing! I re-read the first part 4 times to make sure I was reading it correctly...just hadn't gotten further into it.

oopsmyhalofello · 09-14-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ladybugg74

OMG..

We just weighed our 7 week old on digital weight scale and he is now 15.5 lbs. Should I be concerned about his weight at this point. He goes back to pediatrician on 25th. At his 4 week appt, the pediatrician said he was a healthy boy at 12.5 lbs and that I should keep on doing whatever I am doing. He is only eating from the breast right now, as we are having a difficult time getting him to take a bottle. He does not know how to suck right for the bottle. We are working with him daily on this. He does not take pacifier either because he can not keep it in his mouth...again he does not know how to suck on it either.

I wouldn't worry at all, sounds like baby is getting milkshakes instead of Milk from Mamma is all LOL

Keep up the good work

Mayas Mommy · 09-14-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

HAHA - I need sleep - I thought you were talking about a yorkie and my eyes did THIS:

LOL ... so did I ..... ha ha ha

sammiz · 09-14-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

HAHA - I need sleep - I thought you were talking about a yorkie and my eyes did THIS:

You can put me on this list too. I was wondering where she got the pup and how much it weighed when she got it! Then....teh light started to com eon and got brighter and brighter.

msjagg · 09-14-2008, 10:53 PM

She is adopted from South Korea. When she was born she was 9lbs 2 ozs. When she arrived @ 4 1/2 months she weighed 23 pounds. At one year she was 40 pounds and wore a size 11 shoe, and wote size 4 T clothing. My first one was 20 pounds @ 1 year and wore 9-12 month clothes...My oldest is 5"1" tall and weighs 95 pounds. My second is now a healthy 16 year old who will be 17 on Dec. 31. She's 5'3" tall and 140 pounds. So, Don't worry. You just have good milk, it all evens out in the end... Blessings to you and your little one...

Baron and his Mom

09-14-2008, 09:27 AM	#1
ladybugg74 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,054	OMG...My 7 week old weighs..... OMG.. We just weighed our 7 week old on digital weight scale and he is now 15.5 lbs. Should I be concerned about his weight at this point. He goes back to pediatrician on 25th. At his 4 week appt, the pediatrician said he was a healthy boy at 12.5 lbs and that I should keep on doing whatever I am doing. He is only eating from the breast right now, as we are having a difficult time getting him to take a bottle. He does not know how to suck right for the bottle. We are working with him daily on this. He does not take pacifier either because he can not keep it in his mouth...again he does not know how to suck on it either. __________________ Heather - Mamma to Gracie & Hallee

09-14-2008, 09:34 AM	#2
Smarty Bones Nope, Not a Wig. Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New England Posts: 629	I know it's hard when you have such a young baby, but I would not be too worried at this time. I would call the pediatrician's office Monday and see if he/she or a nurse can call you back to address your concerns and also about transition from the breast. It looks to me like you're doing the right things. What an exciting time for you and baby! If you are able to measure his length accurately in centimeters, I will plot it on a pedi growth chart and let you know what percentile he falls in. The best way to do this would be to lay him on a flat surface and note where his head and heel when leg appropriately stretched are, then measure with a tape. Last edited by Smarty Bones; 09-14-2008 at 09:37 AM.

09-14-2008, 09:43 AM	#4
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09-14-2008, 10:11 AM	#6
alishasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chinquapin NC Posts: 654	hope it's fine __________________ Last edited by alishasmom; 09-14-2008 at 10:15 AM.

09-14-2008, 10:44 AM	#7
Gypsy & Me lovin my girls Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 9,342	Don't worry, Amelia was HUGE when she was that age too, (and I was only BF too) and she was in the 91th percentile. She finally started to balance out, she's still in a high percentile but my health visitor said she is perfectly fine. __________________ Vicky - Gypsy, Kayla & Amelia Grace's Mummy Follow Yodi's Adventure! Where In The World Is Yodi? Petitioning For ERFW

09-14-2008, 10:53 PM	#15
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	My second daughter weighed 40 pounds @ one... She is adopted from South Korea. When she was born she was 9lbs 2 ozs. When she arrived @ 4 1/2 months she weighed 23 pounds. At one year she was 40 pounds and wore a size 11 shoe, and wote size 4 T clothing. My first one was 20 pounds @ 1 year and wore 9-12 month clothes...My oldest is 5"1" tall and weighs 95 pounds. My second is now a healthy 16 year old who will be 17 on Dec. 31. She's 5'3" tall and 140 pounds. So, Don't worry. You just have good milk, it all evens out in the end... Blessings to you and your little one... Baron and his Mom __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella...