Searching again for wisdom from lactnetters please.

We are dealing with an infant of a diabetic mother
who was delivered at just under 36 weeks, weighing
10lb 14oz. There was some initial separation while
baby's blood glucose was stabilised with formula.
The baby has remained a sleepy, slow feeder at the
breast since discharge. Mums supply is not an issue.
Nor is there a milk transfer problem.
Just baby's appetite is "the problem".
There was a large weight loss.
Our question is "Is regaining birthweight a relevant
goal here?" My instinct is that this baby girl is
adjusting to her genetic potential, rather than her
supercharged intrauterine hot house growth. There is
about 4oz growth per week at last - at her 3rd week
of age. She may reach 10lb by her expected date of delivery.
Plentiful urine, not so plentiful but yellow poo.
Very settled. Mum is very cooperative.
Are we neglectful?

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