Think of those times when the food is so amazingly delicious, that you can't stop eating. And you probably made the mistake of drinking soda so your stomach is way too full of bubbles but you HAVE to eat the rest of that chocolate molten cake including licking the plate because the chocloate slowly disolving on your tongue and seeping into your tastebuds is too amazing to give up. And then you want to burst. Apparently this is what I'm doing to my first born approximately 7 times a day.
Gabe has been experiencing prolific growth. At his five week check-up he weighed 10 lbs. 2 oz. and has grown 1.5 inches. But lately he has also been vomiting back up at least a third of what he eats. Because this is Argentina, everyone has a theory they all too glady pronouce as fact.
- He has a cold and he is getting out the mucus in his stomach
- He has an alergy to your milk
- You are eating things he doesn't like and need to eat only clear soups and mashed potatoes until you figure out the problem.
I talked to my pediatrician and he sent me to an infant digestion specialist. Today we visited the specialist and in the three days since my last dr. visit Gabe has gained an additional 7 ounces. He also puked several times in her office, which was fantastic because don't you hate it when the problem disappears when the doctor is present?? She asked me how much I feed him - approximately 25 minutes on each side, or 90 ml when I give him a bottle. After about 10 minutes of chatting, she diagnosed him: "you child is WAY over fed". He sucks because the action is comforting but his stomach can't handle it so it comes back up. And for him to vomit that much, and still gain weight at a rate of twice the average, I am feeding him approximately 3 times what he needs.
So now I can only feed him 7-10 minutes on each side...or if the vomit doesn't bother me evidently it isn't really harming him so I can continue to teach him to eat for comfort and with a little luck he'll have the same eating disorders as the rest of us!
Gabe and me in our matchy-matchy stripes.
Lindsay is playing a game with Gabe whose purpose is to see who can open their mouth the widest. Gabe accompanied his expression with loud wails to protest Lindsay leaving, and in that I joined him.
Gabe and me in our matchy-matchy stripes.
Lindsay is playing a game with Gabe whose purpose is to see who can open their mouth the widest. Gabe accompanied his expression with loud wails to protest Lindsay leaving, and in that I joined him.
9 comments:
Man, I knew those boobs were not just for aesthetics. My tiny ones never produced that much.
Jessica stole my thoughts exactly! Now we know what those boobs that tormented us are for! And I could have told you he was throwing up because you were overfeeding him. Duh. Good job, you are accomplishing your one job in life, to nourish the child!
Embrace yourself for lots of useless advice and opinions that everyone seems to give you as a new mamacita! Just remember that you are in charge and that no one knows best besides you. Your baby won't die from over eating! Do what you gotta do! Pump if you need to (even if he never drinks it)...eventually things will calm down...enjoy those big boobies while they are visiting!
Just know that I love reading your experiences and although you are so far away, these stories can only help bring you closer to your queridos. So, now that your mama y hermana are leaving, be strong and cuddle up your Gabe just that much tighter!
My professional opinion: Let the kid eat all he wants, then when he grows big and strong, turn him loose on all the people who gave you dumb advice.
Wow - no worries for you on the milk production end of things...but my big question is, what in the heck do you do with the other 2/3rds he's been drinking?! Your boobs will explode for sure. All I know is, I'm almost ready for baby Guinn-Stewart's arrival, and I'm pretty sure I won't have the too-much-milk problem, although I will say I've grown beyond the 2 cup sizes they told me to expect and if there is one thing I'm loving, it's cleavage (for the first time in my life!).
Good job on the milk production Adrianne. Did anyone in Argentina tell you it was a problem with your "higado?" That's what they alwasy said to me.
This experience should also teach you one very important lesson: babies are dumb. They really are. That is why they try to swallow coins and lick shoes. For the next few years your job is to save Gabe from himself. I have total confidence in you!
i can't believe lindsay is all grown up! and married! crazy. i still remember this one sunday when she sat with nancy and i on the second row from the front. she said in a very loud whisper, "do people really sit here!?!?"
gab is beautiful! and sorry about copa america! (but i was rooting for brasil!
Now we all know how you lost all of your pregnancy weight in 1 month's time....it all went straight to Gabe via the overfeeding principle?! How fabulous is that. You give me great things to look forward to when I someday become a mother like you! Explosive milk production. :)
Yes Adrianne...it's nice that your friends finally realize there is actually a reason for the Smart girl curse of ridiculous sized boobs. Hope I have the opporunity in the future to continue to prove that theory.
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