Re: (Copy) A weighty question?
Deborah S Simmons (simm0007@gold.tc.umn.edu)
Mon, 18 Mar 1996 14:44:42 -0600 (CST)
Tom:
Can obsessive moms reply to your question, too? My Jenny (26 weeker) did
not gain weight for the first three months due to a grade 3-4 IVH and the
resulting depression of her breathing functions. At almost three months
she had a shunt placed and her weight TOOK OFF, almost overnight. Try
to look at Matthew's weight trends, over the course of a week, say.
You might see progress there that is not as apparent on a day-by-day
basis.
Good luck!!
Debbie Simmons
Minneapolis
(mom to Jenny - 26 weeks, and Benjamin - 35 weeks)
On Fri, 15 Mar 1996, Tom Hannah wrote:
> The little guy lost almost another ounce last night (down from 7# 7.2 to
> 1# 6.3). If he were a week or two old I would understand. But he will be
> five weeks old tomorrow. Maybe I am worrying over nothing. But you know
> how we frantic fathers can be :)
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Matthew (26-weeker - born Feb 10) seems to be doing ok. His oxygen
> > percentages are coming down. A week ago he shot up to 60 - 65%. Last
> > night he stayed in the 30's. I am, however, concerned that he is not
> > gaining weight as he should. The last few days he has hovered around
> > a pound-and-a-half. 1lb 8.8oz, then 8.0, then 8.2,
> > then lost an ounce (down to 7.2) last night. How much should I be
> > converned about this?
>