Been having a rough time with this blog thing, haven't I? I figure that by not writing anything on it, that nobody will be getting any older, and my babies will stay my babies just a little while longer. My older crew is really old. Makes me teary. *sniff, sniff*. I don't even want to write about the baby, because SHE is also growing up. *sniff, sniff*.
I've got issues, man.
Actually, I have been a little stressed. Abrielle, now 18mos., has not been gaining weight as she should. She actually fell off the growth chart and is now considered "Failure to Thrive." Can I just say, this is pretty devastating to hear? MY BABY???? She's developmentally just fine, and even advanced, but she just isn't gaining weight.
It is so weird having this happen after having the opposite happen with our oldest crew. They came to us starved and they instantly grew seven stories tall. Then we have a baby "on our own" and she's having a hard time gaining anything. It's definitely not something I ever expected to have happen, for sure! The doctor just told me Friday to wean her immediately - like by next week. (!!!!!!!!!!!). Having a hard time with that. Baby Girl is not going to like that much at all.
Anyway, been feeling a little melancholy about writing. Hope you understand... (I doubt there's even anyone out there anymore anyway, but anyway, in case anyone does check in from time to time, this is what's up...)
Quieting down the cobwebs...
About Me
- Shelly
- Mom to three fabulous heart-grown kiddos; Adam, Liana and Aleksandra (Aleksa or Leks for short), adopted 8/04 from Odessa, Ukraine, and home-grown blessings Abrielle born 11/07, Brynn born 1/10, and newest surprise due 8/11... Email address (in code so spammers don't fill my mailbox) = "Shelly (funny symbol here) JohnAndShelly (dot) net"
11 comments:
I still read your blog when you post something. It's the nice feature of "following" - I know when the blogs I read have a new post and so I don't bother checking them when there aren't any new posts. Saves a lot of time! Anyhow I will pray that your baby will start gaining weight. Sorry to hear you have to wean her, but the good news is you got to nurse her for 18 months! My girl weaned herself off of me at 7 months which didn't make for a happy Momma. If this is a sticky bfp, I am hoping and praying I can nurse the next baby or babies for 12-24 months. Well hopefully weaning will help her start gaining some weight!!! Glad to hear she's doing well otherwise.
I know this feeling. My daughter started out at a normal birth weight and then after a few months she bottomed out on the charts. Since then, she's been at the rock bottom of the weight chart or else not even on it. Currently, she's at less than 5 percent. When she was about the age of your little girl, the doc wanted to do blood work for diabetes, thyroid, etc. because we have family histories. But even as he was writing up the orders, Tirzah was climbing all over him and his chair. He said to me, "A sick baby doesn't act like this." We still did the bloodwork, but everything turned out fine.
I hope you get to the bottom of this soon; hopefully you will find that it's just normal for her. Took awhile for me to accept that when I had a tiny little girl, especially since both of my boys were strappin' lads. :) You have my prayers for weaning and for resolution.
Shelly, I'm sorry to hear about Abrielle. I'll pray for you and her, that weaning would go well for both of you and that she would start gaining weight. I know that must be a big burden for you!
Glad to hear that the rest of your crew is doing well.
I still check your blog, but don't feel pressured to keep it up any more than you want to. I believe a blog should serve you, not the other way around. :) Take care!
Yep, still here. Still checking in. (I have you in my Google Reader, which makes it easier! :)
So sorry to hear about Abrielle's struggles. We'll be praying for her in the coming days that she'll have an easy time with the transition.
I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I my old roommate's baby was having issues gaining weight. Even though the doctor told her to stop breast feeding, she pumped then added formula to the breast milk to "pump it up" with calories. That way she felt she was still giving the baby the good stuff. She has chunked up quite a bit. :)
aawww... I'm sorry Shelly. That's gotta be tough. Is it possible to just suppliment? Praying for both of you! ((hugs))
Elaine
Delaina's mommy
Oh, Shelly - so sorry to hear this about Abrielle. I hope and pray she is just taking after her tiny momma, and there aren't any underlying problems. Please keep up updated.
Of course I'm still reading your blog! Where would I be without you!! LOL...
I'm sorry about Abrielle's not gaining weight, it IS the last thing you expect after watching our Ukie kids thrive almost instantly. I'm sure you'll hit upon just the right thing to get her "bulked" up in no time. As always, in my prayers!
Hi Shelly,
Glad to hear something again from you. Sorry it's not the "greatest news". I'm sure your little peanut will be just fine. She will catch up soon--best of luck as you fatten her up some!
Take care and keep us posted if you can.
Barb L.
I can't help much with the weight thing but having any support is helpful so just wanted to say hi and let you know we all are thinking about you! I even asked about you in the last post. I was soooo worried. Just feed, feed, feed, whatever she will eat. I am sure it will be fine soon. Good luck and God bless! Remember He is always there for us!
I wonder if there's a small baby fisher gene? Daniel and Amy's Aedan is tiny, Solomon is in the 5th percentile for weight... My mother in law is a nurse, and told me that nursing babies are always leaner than formula fed (and healthier for it). Between the fisher gene, your petit-ness and nursing, she's probably going to be tiny tiny! I hate to do it this way, but when we put the kid in front of the TV during meals, he eats better. Avocados go down really well for Sol, and they're packed with the good kind of fat. A fun way to have a snack is by putting goldfish (or other foods) in easter eggs, and letting him open them, and eating the contents. I'll be praying for your and her transition with weaning!
Cousin Courtney
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