2 weeks = 2 pounds!

Two weeks ago we had quite the scare at Kayden's well baby check up. After weighing her, we realized she was not packing on the pounds as she should and the doctor was very worried. He felt that there may be some milk allergy or other problem and referred us STAT to a pediatric GI specialist for testing, afraid that if this slow weight gain continued, there would be "brain damage." Those words obvioulsy scared the crap out of us. This was a tricky thing, due to the fact that the GI doc has no openings until this summer. After writing a franctic email to my OB regarding the situation, he pulled some strings and we were able to see the doc within 4 days. He examined her and felt that the problem was not something metabolic, but rather that she needed the supplemental nutrition of formula. By this point, she had already gained a pound! We were so releaved to hear that our precious, perfect (in our eyes!) baby would be ok. He had us rent a scale (they do that a lot in France) and weigh her every morning...

SO yesterday marked the 2 week point of "Operation Fatten Kayden". When I put her on the scale, it blinked a beautiful number- she had gained 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) in 2 weeks!!! YEAH!!! She still has a way to go, but is on the right track. We are so thankful for all the prayers and words of encouragement, we needed them!

All that said, Kayden has been extra happy, smiley and playful over the last 2 weeks. She has started really enjoying her baths, likes sitting in her Bumbo seat and is sleeping through the night consistently. Thank God for watching out for our little family!

Kayden with her new chubby cheeks and bad hat hair!