Weight update

So here's what we did, we checked out the label of all the food that we buy for Eidan and picked out the ones with the highest calories such as bananas and yogurt. We also tried to increase his milk intake from 4oz every 3 hours to 6oz. The problem is the more solid he takes, the lesser milk he drinks. Also, most of the time, he just wouldn't take his milk. =( I'd be frantic on days when he would only take 10oz!. It's not just the weight that will be his problem if this continues. Dehydration is next. *sigh*

Since we wanted to increase his calorie intake, the doctor suggested for us to add a scoop of milk with his solid purees. But since he drinks lesser milk, we asked if we can increase it to two scoops. The doctor said yes as long as he takes it. We were somehow able to put in more calories into Eidan. However, this made him constipated. I read that too much dairy (and fruits such as applesauce and bananas) can cause constipation. Because I was so focused on increasing his weight, his diet was no longer balance. I took away his greens and fibers, unknowingly. =S

Since we have to balance his diet, we have to find some other ways to 'fatten' our little peanut. We have to try to make him take all his milk. If it's possibly the flavor, I tried adding a bit of prune juice to his formula to change it's taste. Luckily that worked most of the time! Especially if we give him his milk straight from the fridge. Yup! He likes it cold now. I also added Raagi to his diet. It is an Indian flour that is high in calorie. We also tried avocadoes and egg yolks.

We also got an appointment with a dietitian last Monday to evaluate Eidan and get some suggestions. She suggested that we add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to all the purees because it is calorie dense. She also mentioned the possible use of DuoCal. It is a medical food that provides fat and carbohydrates. We have yet to ask Eidan's pedia if we can proceed with this.

Phew! I never knew that increasing a baby's calorie intake would take so much work, research and planning. Hopefully our efforts will pay off once Eidan goes in for his next weight check.

underweight

I forgot to tell you guys that Eidan is underweight. At 10 months, he only weighs 15lbs. Even at his corrected age of 8 months old, 15lbs is still underweight =( Right now, I'm researching how to increase his calorie intake - something we, not so young people, try to stay away from. Hopefully this change in diet will work. I will keep you guys posted.

first mother's day

I got the kitchen aid mixer that i've long wanted for mother's day!!! Eidan and hubby also gave me a day at the spa gift certificate! A mom couldnt ask for anything more, right? =) But Eidan decided that that wasnt enough. He decided to surprise mommy and show that he has learned how to crawl forward!!! We have been waiting for this since this was one of the things that the doctors were looking for during his checkups =D Good job little peanut! Thank you mahal for making this such a great day! *muah*

2nd neonatal follw up

Eidan had his 2nd neo-natal follow up when he turned 9 months old a few weeks ago. According to the physical therapists, he's a bit delayed in muscle development and with what he should be able to do at his adjusted age of 7 months. They advised us to schedule PT sessions for us to learn how we can help Eidan.

During his check-up there were a couple of things they asked that we didnt even thought marked a child's development. One is being able to put his feet to his mouth and the other is being able to sway or move or bounce when there's music.

Hearing that our little peanut's development is delayed makes me wonder if there was anything else i could have done to help him.. If this would affect his future.. If being a stay at home mom would have made a difference.. If, if, if.. *sigh*

My ever supportive hubby said that we have been doing our best.. And Eidan will eventually catch up in his own sweet time..