Well, I was hoping for some weight gain this time round. Looks like that wasn't in the air for my little one. Here are her 18 month stats:
Length: 31.25 in - 45%
Weight: 18 lbs 12 oz - Below the 3%
Head Circ: 44.6 cm - 10%
I'm not going to lie. I'm starting to get discouraged. It seems like Khloe eats and eats and eats but never gains. Actually she's lost weight since her 15 month check up. Her ped is starting to get a bit worried as well. Granted she did just get over a UTI and the meds they had her on gave her diarrhea.
So here is the plan:
~ Carnation instant breakfast with her milk twice a day. The hope is this will help build the calories and help her gain some.
~ Weight check in January. If she hasn't gained what she needs to by then it's time to schedule another appt with the ped. He will write up orders so we can get her kidney's checked at Riverton Hospital. They'll be looking for swelling which could indicate Kidney Reflux. Meaning that her urine doesn't completely drain and actually comes back up into her ureters (If I am remembering correctly). Depending on those results we may have to go in for a bit more invasive procedure. I'm not really sure what happens if that all comes back positive.
So over the next few months I am going to be trying my hardest to fatten this kid up! Good vibes sent our way would be appreciated!
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