Feeling miffed..... only gained 1 ounce this week

[dizzymeg]

My DD 12 wks, is exclusively BF and has only put on 1 ounce this week. Last week we managed a whole 7 ounces so was quietly confident before todays weigh in. Feel like been dropped from great height as thought we were winning the battle. (She was very low birth weight even though term baby)....... Not sure what I can do to make sure she gains well this next week. Diet good as trying to be healthy, not too tired as she only wakes once in night, drinking loads of water..... what else can I do ? Help !!! I really don't want the HV to begin to suggest formula....

Stop weighing weekly

I agree with TheBlonde. No need for a weekly weigh in, especially if it shatters your confidence like this. Your baby is clearly doing fine. For her to gain 7 ounces 2 weeks running would be most odd - instead, she has gained 8 oz in a fortnight which is perfectly fine.

Do not worry about your diet, your rest or your water intake, as none of this makes any difference. Continue doing what you are doing - feeding your baby responsively.