My Internet was down for a short time yesterday so I didn't get a chance to post about the girls pediatrician appointment. I have been concerned for the last few days that the girls have been spitting up more often, especially Addison. I think they may be having a reflux problem and the acid is bothering them after their feedings. The good news is that both girls are gaining weight very well. Riley now weighs 6 pounds 8.5 ounces and Addison is 6 pounds 14 ounces. The doctor is pleased with the weight gain and we will watch the reflux-spitting up over the next two weeks at their 2 month check and make a decision if we need to change anything with the feedings.
Addison had a real rough time last night. She spit up several times and I had to put her in the bath to get her clean and once we had her all clean she spit up again. I feel so bad because I can tell she is in pain and doesn't feel well after some feedings. Other times she is just fine and goes right back to sleep. I have noticed more of a pattern with spitting up when she has her heart medication. I worry that she isn't getting enough of the medication when she spits up but maybe it is the medication that is causing the problems. I will keep an eye on things and track when she spits up and see if there is a pattern and I will talk to the cardiologist at the end of the month.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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Aw poor Addison - the girls didn't spit up much at all their first month but started to after that (sort of the first month was just getting them to their "due" date) They have gotten a lot better recently but they were doing it a lot for awhile
ReplyDeleteYour girls don't fit in newborn size yet? With their weights I'm surprised. We didn't buy much preemie - just put them in newborn clothes which were huge on them for awhile. Now they are in some newborn, some 0-3 months (depends on the brand - carters newborn is too small) I could send some of their carters newborn stuff to you.
Way to gain, girls! <3 I am sorry to hear you are having problems with spitting up/reflux. I hope it resolves soon.
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Amy I'm so glad to hear that the girls are gaining weight. I'm sorry to hear addison keeps spitting up. your professional pictures of them are so cute. Even My DH thought they were adorable.
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I'm so glad they are gaining weight! Pretty soon, they'll start chunking up and looking like big ole babies! If the heart medicine is exacerbating the reflux, you may be able to give it with medication (like mylanta or zantac) to help it. - Tess
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