I have fallen over to the dark side. Little S has gained a total of 1 kilo from his 1st birthday to his 2nd birthday, and I have given in to the pediatrician's advise to try giving him formula.
Little S has been drinking formula with his breakfast and afternoon snack for about 3 months now. And let me tell you, absolutely nothing has happened. No weight gain, nothing! I have spent a lot of money for those expensive cans of oil and sugar -- I checked the ingredients label, and that's what they're made of -- and all that has happened is the devirginization of little S's gut.
I do wish that he would gain more weight, but I guess I will just have to accept that he's naturally small. I shouldn't be surprised anyway, considering that I'm pretty small myself.
So now I regret giving in to the pressure. I guess it's because I know how it feels to always be compared to other kids, to be made fun of because as a child I've always been small for my age. I didn't want little S to face the same ridicule.
But as long as he's healthy and happy and smart, then I'm not going to dwell on it. After all, size isn't everything.
Little S has been drinking formula with his breakfast and afternoon snack for about 3 months now. And let me tell you, absolutely nothing has happened. No weight gain, nothing! I have spent a lot of money for those expensive cans of oil and sugar -- I checked the ingredients label, and that's what they're made of -- and all that has happened is the devirginization of little S's gut.
I do wish that he would gain more weight, but I guess I will just have to accept that he's naturally small. I shouldn't be surprised anyway, considering that I'm pretty small myself.
So now I regret giving in to the pressure. I guess it's because I know how it feels to always be compared to other kids, to be made fun of because as a child I've always been small for my age. I didn't want little S to face the same ridicule.
But as long as he's healthy and happy and smart, then I'm not going to dwell on it. After all, size isn't everything.
6 comments:
hi jane,i absolutely agree with you...it doesn't matter if little s is smaller than his age,my son is also smaller compare with the other kids,and sometimes i feel upset about it...anyway as long as our babies stay healthy,its absolutely alright....cheer up,petite moms RULES!!! :)
Thanks, purple fairy, your comment made me smile. :)
Hi Jane, my little boy is also the same as your son. When he turned one, his weight gain has been painfully slow. I haven't given formula yet, just full cream milk; although he drinks only about 4 oz per day. But then he's healthy, active, and alert. Maybe he took after his dad (very lean, skinny guy). :)
Hi Mandy! I have switched back to full-cream fresh milk now. If your son is healthy and active, then learn from my experience and don't bother with formula. :)
Hi Jane, Joao is also underweight. Formula didn't help that much and since he turned 1 he likes Fresh Milk more. He actually doesn't like anything sweet!
Hi Issh, well that's good! You don't have to worry about cavities. ;)
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