So last Friday was the "big" weigh-in. Apparently I had mixed-up appointment dates, as Ainsley's 18 mos. appointment is scheduled for November 3, this appointment was actually supposed to be the 8th of October. Thankfully they were able to get us in while we were there so we did not have to come back. I was glad because while we know Ainsley is healthy it has still been on our minds. In 5 weeks she gained 6 oz. So she went from 19 lbs. 15 oz. to 20 lbs. 5 oz., in kilograms it actually appears she gained over 1/2 lb.
Dr. Rosa, who I love dearly, and I am so thankful for her as our pediatrician, said that since Ainsley is gaining we are fine. Had she stayed the same or lost we would be on to blood tests for her thyroid, etc. As I mentioned earlier she will be there in another month for her 18 mos. appointment so we will be able to continue to monitor her. We will continue what we have been doing, cutting back on milk, giving her the vitamin (which is disgusting...poor thing), and letting her eat all the time.
Dr. Rosa also said that she is meeting all her milestones, active and not one who is sick which is another sign that she is fine. She had a big jump from 12-15 mos. in her height, and the doctor said many times they will have a growth spurt in one direction or the other, but not usually both at the same time.
We are very thankful this is the outcome and thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers on this. She is now legal to be forward facing, although she had been since 12 mos., she now meets the weight requirement. Hopefully she will have a big growth spurt weight wise at her next appointment or at least have added a pound. We will keep you updated, and for now just continue to enjoy our Ainsley. Don't we all wish we had her problem :)
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We are going through the same exact thing with Gage. They told us to give hime fattier foods. It kills me but, I am doing it. We go back in 2 weeks for his big weigh in. If the kid would stay still for more than a second during the day or night he would gain some weight.
I was just thinking the same thing - I do wish I had that problem! :-) I'm glad she's gaining and doing well. She's just going to be tall (like her daddy) and lean (like her mommy)!
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