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Please help, 5 week old baby lost weight, very worried first time mum

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bumbley · 27/02/2008 16:30

Hi, I haven't posted before, but have often read various posts for helpful advice. My DS is 5 weeks old, and has dropped 5 1/2oz in the last week. The HV sent me to the Dr yesterday and he told me to supplement with formula (I am BF so far). Also, after regualr dirty nappies after every feed, we have not have a dirty nappy for 24 hours (but lots of wet ones). Until now DS has fed very well, & I am desperate not to give up bf. What do I do? I have been expressing milk and bottle feeding to give me peace of mind that he is taking something in, this has now backfired as he now won't take my breast at all, he has always been a bit lazy, but he won't even try now, just screams. To top it off, I have spent the entire day trying to express milk, and am beginning to think I don't have enough milk, as I only manage 1oz at a time. Everybody around me is telling me to ff and I really don't want to. What do I do, I have another visit from the HV tomorrow. Has anybody else had this experience, any advice gratefully recieved. (Sorry if this is a bit long).

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hunkermunker · 28/02/2008 16:00

Of course, sorry - I am easily confused

You're doing really well - hope you get a reassuring RL voice to tell you so too.

wb · 28/02/2008 17:31

Glad to hear things are going better now. Just to add - please don't worry about the sudden decrease in poo. This is normal at 5/6 weeks. Frightened the life out me w. ds1 - ds 2 now 2 weeks and I can't wait.

bumbley · 04/03/2008 12:13

Just to update ds was weighed again yesterday and is now 8lb 13oz so we seem to be back on track. Ds now very happy (as am I!)and contented again. Thanks for all of the advice last week, it was a tough week and I was glad for the support and guidance you all gave.

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tiktok · 04/03/2008 12:24

bumbley, your baby appears to have gained a massive 12.5 ounces in one week. This does happen, but it is unusual.

It's also great news....but it rather makes one doubt the apparent loss of 5.5 ounces between the weight at four weeks and the weight at 5 weeks.

I think it's far more likely he has gained 7.5 ounces over 2 weeks.

Call me cynical.

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