Hi all,

Have a mom, age 44, 2nd baby, first one she bf 2 1/2 yrs (he's 3 1/2 now)
with relatively few problems.  Saw this baby yesterday - he's now 5 1/2 mo,
hasn't gained an ounce in the last 6 weeks, but looks healthy.  Bf here, a
good feed, according to mom; took a total (according to the scale) of 2.4 oz
(not terrific).  Pops on & off the br, very lively, if you breathe heavy,
he's distracted.  Will not settle in and have a good, nice long feed.  Hasn't
really ever.  Not a problem with overactive - never has been - he's been like
this since the beginning.  Frankly, watching him nurse wasn't really very
enjoyable.  Mom very laid back - great mom.  Baby bf 5 to 7 x per 24 hours,
will NOT bf any more often than that.  He will sometimes get on br, and
within 1 or 2 minutes come off & scream, then back on then off & scream, etc.
 etc.  (Usually I associate this with overactive, but not here).  Even when
she lets down & he's getting milk he isn't happy.  No evidence of allergies
that I can tell.  Stools normal, peeing OK - just not gaining weight.  Didn't
explore diet, not quite sure what to explore at this point.  Happy between
feeds, and as i said, looks healthy except for lousy weight gain.  She went
home with a pump, fenugreek tab suggestion, and a cup.  Also might want to
consider solids given the age & the weight gain.  What thinks you all?

Jan B.