We had an appointment with our GI doctor last week and she was very pleased with both Hazel and Jude's growth. When she measured Hazel, she was shocked and remeasured her twice to confirm that she grew 4 and 1/2 centimeters in 4 weeks. Way to go Hazel! Her weight/height ratio went down, but that's just because she grew so long. She actually made it onto her ACTUAL age growth chart for length! She's at the 5th%. She is just below the actual age growth chart for weight.
After weighing Jude, the doctor asked, "What are you feeding him?!?!" We replied, "Just what you told us to." She couldn't believe how much weight he had gained. He has caught up to Hazel! He's getting close to getting on the growth chart, but hasn't quite made it.
Both kids had labs drawn to check their bilirubin levels (they've been on medication for liver dysfunction/jaundice since they've been home). Both of their levels are now normal. Hazel doesn't need the medication anymore. Yay! Jude still needs it for a little while since one of his liver enzymes was slightly elevated. He'll have labs repeated in 2 months, and should be done with the medication by then.
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Such great news!
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