Tiny Baby

Well Ruby is almost 6 weeks and she has only gained about 150 grams :( 

I finally got a midwife this morning that was concerned about her weight and we have decided more formula because I just don't have the milk supply she needs and more feeds a day. She currently has 6-7 and we are upping it to about 10. 

All these little signs were there and I just didn't see them or knew that it was a sign of an underfed baby. Her constant frowning is a sign of her being hungry!! Her skinny little legs and her soft spot on her head (which shouldnt be as soft as it is) were all signs. Ruby is now not even on the charts for her age on weight and height because she is so small. Hard not to feel like a terrible mother but as I keep thinking to my self- how was I supposed to know? She doesnt cry for hunger and she sleeps well during the night.

The midwife we saw today can see on her charts who has been seeing her and is quite cross that this hadnt been addressed sooner. Ruby will be one well fed baby this week and fingers crossed we have some serious weight gain next week! 

Aside from that Ruby is still receiving beautiful gifts and cards in the mail. So again thankyou to all for your generosity. I have been keeping them all in a book for her so when she is older she can look back on them all and know how loved she is.