Today we went for a 2nd follow up appointment with the GI and we have a plan. We are going to switch Warren to Neocate, a hypoallergenic formula. In the beginning of January we did a 2 week trial of feeding him only Neocate. After the 2 week trial I wasn't sure if I noticed any huge changes with Warren so we decided to switch him back to breast milk. The first few days were awesome, he was eating the most that he has ever eaten. Then it has gotten progressively worse and worse. We also tried Neocate and breast milk and his amounts are still decreasing. The GI wants us to do 100% Neocate. We are thinking that his belly was starting to feel better but then we put him back on breast milk which made his belly upset again. Warren was on breast milk for 8.5 months/ 6 months adjusted which I am very happy about.
Here are some new weights and measurements from today's appointment. Every scale is a little different but thankfully the GI showed me his growth curves based on his measurements. Overall his GI is very happy. His head circumference and length jumped up since last time which is good. His weight is still maintaining his previous curve. He weighed 12 lbs 4 ounces up from 11 lbs 2 ounces, length is 24 3/4 inches up from 22 3/4 inches and his head is 17 3/4 inches up from 16 1/2 inches. All in all good growth since his last measurements were taken on December 13.
He also had an upper GI yesterday February 1st and anatomically everything looks great.
Another awesome feature of Neocate is that it is delivered to our house monthly. Thankfully we have great insurance..the formula costs $1200 per month, which is for 15 cans. Eventually he will be eating more than that.
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