Too petite

As I said in the last entry Lizzy had a doctors appointment yesterday, Monday the 5th. She was right on target (5%) with her head circumference and length, but we didn't get good news about her weight. She has actually lost quite a bit of weight (10 oz in 2 months). Her pediatrician was pretty worried about the sudden change. She has consistently been gaining weight and staying around the 5% up until this point. As of yesterday she wasn't even close to being on the chart, in fact she weighs less than I did when I was born! An average size 6 month old should weigh around 15lbs, she weighs 9lb 13oz. They tossed up a bunch of possibilities and options as to what we could do about her weight and the cause, including admitting her to a local hospital and running a panel of tests. After some discussion we eventually decided to put her on a strict diet of formula, cereal and baby food to ensure she was getting the calories she needed and to see what her body would do with the extra calories (hopefully absorb them like a normal baby). She has an appointment Friday to see if she has gained any weight and if it is enough. They may still have to run some tests, we won't know until Friday. I will hopefully still be able to breastfeed her, I am pumping now to keep my milk supply up. Please pray that our little Lizzy will gain some weight! I was very upset when I left the pediatrician's office yesterday so please pray for Jody and I as well.