I've decided how I can hold my self accountable for writing in this blog. I'm going to write a blog monthly around the 9th of each month which is when Kate becomes a month older. Hopefully this will work. Not to say I won't still write other times because I may, but monthly is a start. :) Well, this month I took Kate to the doctor because she hadn't pooped in 9 days! I'm so glad I did because we found out that she had only gained 4 ounces in a month's time. So we now have started formula supplements after every feeding since my milk supply has decreased. We've seen a great improvement in her eating habits, sleeping habits, and overall "playtime." I'm so thankful that we figured this out when we did. After a week of being on the formula supplements she gained a pound! She's starting to look a little chunky, but super healthy and happy! When we were at the doctor's office the 2nd time to just get a check-up on her weight and make sure the formula was working out well, we had a little sad moment. The doctor she was supposed to see ended up not being able to because of an emergency. When we left we saw an ambulance out front. We saw 2 carseats inside the truck and a mom standing on the curb. I have no idea what was going on, but immediately started crying for that dear mom. I can't imagine how she must've felt. I wanted to run over there and hug her and offer to help, but Hank said it would be best not to because everyone was taking good care of her and her babies. So we just prayed for her and the babies right then. Wow! How quickly I praised the Lord for having such a healthy baby! We are so blessed! The small weight issues are just a drop in the bucket compared to what they could be.
Now for a funny story! Tonight I ran out to the store because I wanted to kill some time. When I was in the checkout line and realized that Kate was in gender neutral clothes it was too late because the lady next to me said, "How old is he?" and I said, "SHE is 5 months!" Oops! I remember not having a kid and seeing babies that were dressed that way and always wondered why that was. I promised myself I wouldn't ever do that, but oh well! LOL!
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| Family pic |
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| Fun day outside with Mommy |
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| 5 months old |
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| happy girl |
