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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Little Jude

Please continue to pray for Jude's weight gain. Although his weight gain was "acceptable" last week, he's still struggling. He should be gaining an average of 30 grams per day (1 ounce). While we don't like to dwell on the day to day numbers too much, he is starting the week at a huge deficit. Two nights ago he gained 7 grams. Last night he gained 6. He's got a lot of making up to do before next Monday! He's getting extra calories and I'm separating the "hind milk" out for him (it's higher in fat and calories), but it hasn't seemed to kick into gear yet. He just keeps burning it all up trying to breathe or pooping it all out.

3 comments:

K and K and kids said...

praying for weight gain as you face the end of the week...also, for their little bodies to retain the fluids they need and for Hazel to get rid of any extra she doesn't need.

Sharon said...

Poor little guy, we will certainly be praying for him to gain some good weight this week. And for you both to have peace of mind and heart.

Tracy said...

Praying!