weight at birth 3.45. he stuck to the 9th centile for a while, then curve flattened to put him on 2nd centile. At this point he was picture of contentment, good feeder every 3.5/4hrs. 2 wks ago I was talked round to feeding him more often to try to boost the weight.
It's kind of falling apart since then.. I was staying with ILs 5 days the first week, so I had time off from Dd and housework. Fed lots - frequency 2 hrs or often less. Hoped that when i got back to london things would settle down naturally.
the feeds are unstrucutured andvery frequent (though i've lost my confidence on distinguishing hungry and sleepy cry. He fusses at the breast - finishes every feed crying. Daytime sleep is up the spout, waking more in the night.
Main thing is that it feels like a little more crying each day.
Saturday started to show signs of just refusing. After a looong day with barely any sleep, and pretty unconvincing feeds he got his first sma bottle last thing. Was noticeably more settled sunday.
I had thiught teeth - but the problem seems specific to feed/sleep. Whether or not related to this, I'm in the wars at the moment. Seem to have recurring (but mild) thrush in milk ducts. I look and look and can;t see any evidence in his mouth or my nipples, so i ruled that one out. Ds has also picked up conjunctivitis from me and Dd (we're a handsome looking family, i tell you!). My other thread suggested growth spurt - but it seems a long one!
He's fine in between times. More generally his development is spot on and he's alert and sociable. Wees fine. Poo has never been his strong point - but he's consistent with his own pattern of every few days. In character he's peaceful but quite 'touchy'. Check on my profile in 2 mins for a pic of him 2 days ago.
I don't see a way out of this exclusively bf. Been a bit emotional over it all - but trying to look on the positive that 4 months is a good run.
Thanks for reading - anyone that got all the way through my essay!