How does your prem baby grow?

keldac · Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:51 AM

Firstly I will say nobody is concerned about Mikaylas growth apart from me!

Mikayla is now 5 months old (goes so fast!) and she weighs 10lb 12oz. She was 4lb born and very poorly so didn't gain for a month. She grows steadily between the 2nd and 9th centile (backplotted 7 weeks for her prematurity)

I just wondered how this compared to your prem babies growth?

DonnaBallona · Jul 3rd, 2009, 05:03 AM

Brooke was 5 months on Wednesday, she was 2lb 4oz at birth and now weighs 8lb 12oz.

She is underneath the bottomest percentile (0.4th I think?) but making her own line across the bottom. She generally gains around 4-6oz a week.

Well done little Mikayla-sounds like you're coming along nicely!! x

keldac · Jul 3rd, 2009, 05:38 AM

thank you! Our daughters share the same birthday don't they! 1st Feb! I remember our stories so well

Makes me feel better they are growing similar and she isn't just getting left behind!

Lottie86 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 05:55 AM

Findlay was 5lb 7 at birth and at 9 1/2 weeks weighs 6lbs. He's now on high calorie powder added to his EBM to try and get him putting weight on and I'm on a milk free trial as dietician is wondering if it could be a milk allergy

DonnaBallona · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by keldac

thank you! Our daughters share the same birthday don't they! 1st Feb! I remember our stories so well

Makes me feel better they are growing similar and she isn't just getting left behind!

Nearly-Brooke was born January 30th.

I know what you mean about worrying they're being left behind-its really pressing on my mind at the moment, what with her growth, weight gain, milestones etc. . .

She sounds lke she's doing fab though, and like I am I hope you try not to worry too much about her!! xx

keldac · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:39 AM

I do worry about her milestones at the minute too! I want her to so more than she does - but most mums do don't they? I know I shouldn't wish her life away though.

Not born same day - but I think we were due same day (as well as embojet!) can't believe how fast the year has gone!

DonnaBallona · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by keldac

I do worry about her milestones at the minute too! I want her to so more than she does - but most mums do don't they? I know I shouldn't wish her life away though.

Not born same day - but I think we were due same day (as well as embojet!) can't believe how fast the year has gone!

ohhhhhhhh I can so relate to this!!

A friend of mine had a baby girl-Cleo-the week after our due dates. I went to see her last Friday and Cleo had caught up with Brooke with her milestones and was just overtaking her, too.

Ill openly admit I was taken aback and very dissapointed. . .not because I want Brooke to do more than she is ready for-Im so proud of my little fighter! but because it suddenly hit me how different she is to other babies.

Like I said though, I got a grip and turned it around-our daughters have fought against the odds to be here and stay well. Brooke has just been diagnosed with a heart murmur and pneumathroax

so she is still fighting.
Im so proud of her i could burst-so SOD the milestones!!!

How is Mikayla doing with her milestones? xx

keldac · Jul 3rd, 2009, 07:06 AM

Mikayla is doing what she shoudl for a 3 month old - not a lot!!! She still sleeps about 16 hour a day. She smiles and laughs a lot which is fab and holds her head perfectly. This week she has learnt to roll on to one side which is great.

She isn't starting to sit up and can't grasp at a rattle and hates tummy time! Not sure how this comparesto other prems though. I think thats the hard thing - we don't really have anything to compare them to!

Foogirl · Jul 5th, 2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by keldac

I think thats the hard thing - we don't really have anything to compare them to!

I use this as a positive.

Surely one thing our babies have taught us so far is, they are going to do, what they are going to do, when they are good and ready?

As long as she puts on weight as she should be, and is healthy, I'm not fussed when she sits up or rolls over compared to others. It has been a worrying time just to get her here, we're now relaxing and enjoying her for the time being, she'll be sure to catch up eventually!

Dona · Jul 6th, 2009, 15:38 PM

Archie was 2lb 6oz when born and at 21 weeks actual 8 weeks corrected, he is 12lbs.

Try not to compare your baby with others....Our little ones will hit their milestones when they want to. I used to beat myself up comparing Archie with other prems in the hospital. It used to get me so down. Every baby is different - even full terms ones. I know two full term little boys, one walked at 9 months the other at 16 months.

Don't beat yourself up, enjoy your little one as they are so precious.

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keldac Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 781	How does your prem baby grow? Firstly I will say nobody is concerned about Mikaylas growth apart from me! Mikayla is now 5 months old (goes so fast!) and she weighs 10lb 12oz. She was 4lb born and very poorly so didn't gain for a month. She grows steadily between the 2nd and 9th centile (backplotted 7 weeks for her prematurity) I just wondered how this compared to your prem babies growth?

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DonnaBallona Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,890	Brooke was 5 months on Wednesday, she was 2lb 4oz at birth and now weighs 8lb 12oz. She is underneath the bottomest percentile (0.4th I think?) but making her own line across the bottom. She generally gains around 4-6oz a week. Well done little Mikayla-sounds like you're coming along nicely!! x

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keldac Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 781	thank you! Our daughters share the same birthday don't they! 1st Feb! I remember our stories so well Makes me feel better they are growing similar and she isn't just getting left behind!

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Lottie86 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire (originally from South of England) Posts: 2,561	Findlay was 5lb 7 at birth and at 9 1/2 weeks weighs 6lbs. He's now on high calorie powder added to his EBM to try and get him putting weight on and I'm on a milk free trial as dietician is wondering if it could be a milk allergy

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keldac Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 781	I do worry about her milestones at the minute too! I want her to so more than she does - but most mums do don't they? I know I shouldn't wish her life away though. Not born same day - but I think we were due same day (as well as embojet!) can't believe how fast the year has gone!

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keldac Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 781	Mikayla is doing what she shoudl for a 3 month old - not a lot!!! She still sleeps about 16 hour a day. She smiles and laughs a lot which is fab and holds her head perfectly. This week she has learnt to roll on to one side which is great. She isn't starting to sit up and can't grasp at a rattle and hates tummy time! Not sure how this comparesto other prems though. I think thats the hard thing - we don't really have anything to compare them to!

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Dona Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,121	Archie was 2lb 6oz when born and at 21 weeks actual 8 weeks corrected, he is 12lbs. Try not to compare your baby with others....Our little ones will hit their milestones when they want to. I used to beat myself up comparing Archie with other prems in the hospital. It used to get me so down. Every baby is different - even full terms ones. I know two full term little boys, one walked at 9 months the other at 16 months. Don't beat yourself up, enjoy your little one as they are so precious.

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