I really can't believe it's only been 2 months, but our little baby is growing big! We went to the doctor on Monday for a check up and shots (yuk), but Allison was a champ despite already having a rough day throwing up a couple bottles. I figured she had put on at least 1 1/2lbs in the previous 3 weeks, but I was a little off. She is up to 7lbs 14oz, which is the 3rd percentile for her cronilogical age and the 30th for her adjusted gestational age. The doctor is very pleased with her development and said that she is following the growth curve very well. She has developed a flat spot on the right side of her head, so I'm trying to position her more on the left, but it's more something that she'll just grow out of.
Developmentally, she has started giving me what I think are "real" smiles although they are still hard to distinguish from gas smiles. Her visual skills are also improving as she tries to find us when she hears our voices and is also able to focus a little better. Her head control is getting really good as she can hold it up 45 degrees during tummy time and support it briefly when we are holding her on our shoulder. And I know this is a little silly, but I think it's neat that she's trying to roll over... I know that's months away, but she tries so hard to kick that little leg over! I know this is all normal for most babies, but it's really reassuring that her prematurity isn't holding her back at this point. Yeah, Allie!!
We are also still trying to breastfeed despite my frequent discouragement. On Mother's Day, Allison latched on really well, however, it was incredibly uncomfortable for me. We attended a La Leche League meeting on Wednesday and the lactation consultant was very helpful. Since then, Allison has successfully nursed about 1/3 of her feedings. It's still rather tough on me, but I don't think I'm ready to quit yet.
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well full time nursing it took me 2-3 weeks to adjust to the pain. even if you are latched right, it still hurts! since you can't nurse as often, it will probably take a little longer to adjust to the sensations :-)
Keep up the good work girl! She's growing perfectly. Caryl tried nursing both kids but they never really took to it. It was really frustrating for her too, but I reassured her that anything was better than nothing. Every drop she gets is all the better, but its not the end of the world if it doesn't work out. Good luck!
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