Ruby turned two months yesterday. As of Friday, she was 9lbs, 6oz and 21.5 inches. She gained 10oz in 2 weeks and is only in the 10th percentile, which has the pediatrician trying to push formula on us. I’m continuing to pump 1-2 times per day so we always have extra breastmilk in the fridge when she seems to need a bit more (most often in the evenings). She seems completely fine to me. Enough wet diapers and often doesn’t want more when we offer. She takes the bottle well when she needs it. I was always in the below 10% as a baby, and at one year old I had only doubled by weight at 17lbs. I need to follow my intuition instead of assuming the doctor knows best. Her well visit otherwise checked out very well and she received three more immunizations, one oral and two shots.
Ruby continues to have some gas/tummy issues and still spits up often. I’m trying to burp her much more frequently and keep her upright. I’m trying some different breastfeeding positions. She needs to be asleep often otherwise she gets very overtired and doesn’t fall asleep easily. She has grown into the swing and will nap in there for longer periods of time now.
Night time sleep is going pretty well, and sometimes I even get a 5 hour stretch of sleep! More often 3 – 4 hours, occasionally shorter. She sleeps on me or swaddled in the rock n’ play sleeper or next to me in bed.
Ruby is beginning to make little coos and adorable squeaks and her smiles are so great. Theo is warming up more and more to her and often comments on how “she can’t talk”. He is yearning for a 2-way relationship! She’s getting there 😉
Jay returned to work on Thursday and worked through the weekend. I’m now on day 5 of solo parenting (although thankfully Grandpa Joe arrived Sunday and is here through Thursday!). A real wake up call without Jay around everyday. This is not going to be easy but with time, more routine and (eventually!) warmer weather I think we will survive.
We’re happy to have you Ruby Tuesday!