4 Month Check Up

Today Ella went for her 4 month well baby check up. Since her 2 month visit she has grown 2 inches and is 24.5 inch long (50th percentile), but has only gained 4 oz. Her doctor is concerned because she was in the 25th percentile for weight, but has dropped to below 5th percentile. They are concerned because babies should follow a growth curve in height, weight and head circumference, but Ella has fallen below. Her doctor suggested I meet with the lactation consultant tomorrow. I believe Ella will be weighed before and after she eats to be sure she's getting enough. If not we will need to supplement with additional expressed milk or formula. Ella's doctor did say she was doing everything she's supposed to and more and she was showing off by "talking" and rolling over while being examined. I was told to continue nursing and giving her cereal and to start introducing veggies. Today I made Ella homemade organic sweet potatoes and she really liked them! I'm hoping tomorrow goes well and she just needs to take in more calories to put on some weight.