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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a FTM and I have an 8 week old. We had his 8 week appointment today and the pediatrician told us we need to get his weight up. He was born full-term but didn’t gain much weight in the first two weeks due to low supply and hard to feed because he was sleepy ( no jaundice). He has been gaining weight but [b]he is small for his age. [/b]He is combo fed ( 20oz of breastmilk, 8-12oz of formula) and eats 4oz 7-8 times a day. He has plenty of wet and dirty diapers. He is sleeping well, happy, and healthy.  I’m worried and partially annoyed because I feel like we are doing all that we can. The pediatrician suggested adding in another feeding or switching to a higher calorie formula. My husband thinks we should keep doing what we’re doing and find a new pediatrician. Any experience with this situation? Should we get a second opinion?

Stats - Born 9/18/2021

BW- 7lbs 14, H - 20in
Day 3 - 7lbs 2oz 
W2 - 7lbs 7oz
W3 - 7lbs 14oz
W4 - 8lbs 9oz
W8 - 10lbs 14oz, H - 22.5in
  
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What makes you say this? He’s in the 40th percentile for weight right now. And why is your husband challenging this recommendation? Sounds like he’s taking it personally, as if the pediatrician is judging you. If the baby needs an extra feed, give it. I’m not understanding what the issue is with this pediatrician. [/quote]

Most 2 month old boys weight 12lbs. An almost 8lb baby should be weight around that age this age. [/quote]

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