the interesting case i posted about recently (older baby, no weight gain for
two months, reflux, various feeding problems etc.) has an update for all who
are interested. i had not heard from the mother for a couple of weeks,
although i left messages. she checked in today to report that  he is gaining
slowly but steadily, nurses 4 - 5 times per 24 hours, but is quite
enthusiastic about solids.

i had talked to her several times about introducing solids and offering high
density foods, not using just canned baby foods, etc. although it took her a
while, she finally got with this program, which she reports is "totally
different" from how she fed her older child (cautious, slow introduction of
fruits and vegetables from jars). it must be working. i am so relieved. this
is a classic example of the importance of "feed the baby." but it took hours
and hours and hours of support and patient education (of the mother).she told
me "i can't believe i am still breastfeeding, with all the problems that i
have had."

me neither. one by one, one mother and baby at a time (unless its twins, like
the adorable ones i saw yesterday!).

carol brussel IBCLC
breathing a big sigh of relief in record-breaking warm denver, CO - snow? -
ha!

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