I hate to say it. But, it's been a while. It's a good kind of while though. Nothing major. Nothing earth-shattering. Nothing too unusual. The kids have healthy other than all running their course on a virus around Thanksgiving time. So, I'd say we're doing pretty well!
Cooper's last weight check-in was at his 6 month well-baby (ok, let's be real here. I I didn't get him there until more like 8 months!). From his previous weight his dietitian is estimating Cooper to be gaining 3/4 of an oz./day (whereas the normal is at least 1 oz.). He has finally crossed the threshold of drinking solely formula. I am sort of biased in favor of breastfeeding through 12 months but let me explain:
a) Cooper was starting to get a bit more interested in bottle feeds.
and b) we can fortify the heck out of formula with less time involved.
Dietitian Erin suggested 5 scoops per 9 oz of water, but when his weight gain still hadn't improved her recommendations went up to 6.5 scoops per 9 oz. And he's still getting plenty of melted butter a top his baby food and cereal (so jealous of him :))! Next weigh in: December 23rd! It's crazy to think that as I try to scrutinize my diet for ways to cut OUT calories I am doing the total opposite for the CF kids.
And I almost forgot to mention he got his first haircut! He is looking more handsome by the day!
Just for fun, here's a walk down memory lane to remember how each of the kiddos looked at this stage. In pictures they stay little forever...
Cayden
Colin
Trinity
Cooper
What sweet kids...SO gorgeous and full of personality...the photos just show it. How blessed you and Chris are...how blessed your four children are, Tiffany! I continue to keep them in my prayers and wish for them good health...hey, if you ever need a volunteer for transferring some weight to them, I'm your girl!! :-)
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