4 weeks, 5 days old
Ava gained yet *another* ounce! She is at 3 1/2 pounds now; she gained almost a pound in 2 1/2 weeks, way to go Ava! We kangarooed for 1 hour 40 minutes this morning - she napped lazily :) Did I mention that when Ava reached 1500 grams a few days ago, she would have been switched to formula? The donated breast milk is only generally given until this weight is reached (or if the baby is very sick). But Ava is a very, very lucky girl - both mommies want only the absolute BEST for her, so because Ava still cannot nurse exclusively from mama Barbie (too young for full reflex coordination of suck-swallow-breathe), birthmom Jenelle began pumping and baby girl is continuing on 100% breast milk, with no formula getting in the way :) Thank you mommy Jenelle, you are the best and your love for Ava shows so much!!! Also, Ava whispered in my ear to wish a Happy Birthday to nana Patrice today!!! Here is a picture of her this morning, just before we changed her into her white "Daddy's Little Girl" outfit, which mama is laundering often because she is convinced it is Ava's favorite outfit because daddy bought it for her :)
posted by Barbie (& Tad) @ 2:16 PM
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