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Fin's visit to health visitor
saw hv today for fin's 7-9month development check up!
started ok as he can sit and then she gave him a raisen to pick up and eat... he wouldnt take it off her so i had it and he took it put it near mouth then threw it...
then she said about his feet pointing inwards - which id already said to her about ages ago and been to see doc... she was concerned about it as quite obviously bowed legs and inwards pointing feet...(i felt sooo anygry someone saying that about my little boy - even though its right)
then she asked about sleeping - i said that he's much better although does wake in night for dummy etc...
then the eating came up -well basically said that he should be eating proper meals now and certainly not purrees as smooth as im giving - i said i have tried everything jars making my own offering normal food fingure food etc... what else can i do apart from try every day!
she said give no more than 3 bottles and just give what were eating.... what a lot of help that is!
then she weighted him and measured him... in 5 weeks he's only put on half an oz.... not good and the height isnt going up as it should - legs shorter than body (concerned due to bowed legs etc and growing properly....) then she said that she has noticed that the creases on his legs by his theighs are not in line which they should be and this is a concern due to something with the hip joint... ive been made to visit doctor this week - so as you can imagine im all upset!
she said as he's not putting on weight it is a serious problem and i must persist with eating - that annoyed me as i try every single day!!!
anyway seeing doctor on wednesday!
also been and brought some veg and fruit to keep up fingure foods, also some jars to try and get more in him and they are thicker than the ella pouches he eats... today with my mum holding him he actually ate a jar which was chicken, rice, squash and fruit.... first ever!!!
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started ok as he can sit and then she gave him a raisen to pick up and eat... he wouldnt take it off her so i had it and he took it put it near mouth then threw it...
then she said about his feet pointing inwards - which id already said to her about ages ago and been to see doc... she was concerned about it as quite obviously bowed legs and inwards pointing feet...(i felt sooo anygry someone saying that about my little boy - even though its right)
then she asked about sleeping - i said that he's much better although does wake in night for dummy etc...
then the eating came up -well basically said that he should be eating proper meals now and certainly not purrees as smooth as im giving - i said i have tried everything jars making my own offering normal food fingure food etc... what else can i do apart from try every day!
she said give no more than 3 bottles and just give what were eating.... what a lot of help that is!
then she weighted him and measured him... in 5 weeks he's only put on half an oz.... not good and the height isnt going up as it should - legs shorter than body (concerned due to bowed legs etc and growing properly....) then she said that she has noticed that the creases on his legs by his theighs are not in line which they should be and this is a concern due to something with the hip joint... ive been made to visit doctor this week - so as you can imagine im all upset!
she said as he's not putting on weight it is a serious problem and i must persist with eating - that annoyed me as i try every single day!!!
anyway seeing doctor on wednesday!
also been and brought some veg and fruit to keep up fingure foods, also some jars to try and get more in him and they are thicker than the ella pouches he eats... today with my mum holding him he actually ate a jar which was chicken, rice, squash and fruit.... first ever!!!
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Glad he ate some food today that sounds fantastic, zachariah can still be a bit fussy and spreading the mush on toast really does seem to be working for us, he just gets to hold it, suck mush off, and throw toast on the floor! lol! and we are still on mush i havent even attempted to give him our consistancy food so guess i'll get a telling off come my turn!
the bowed legs must have been driving you mad as youd already told her about them, thats like me with zachariah's sight, i mentioned it at 6 weeks and it took me going to the dr before i was listened to. they always assume we're neurotic mums grr! Do you know what they can do to help it or are you just waiting now until dr can put things down for you in a nicer way?
i'm so sorry star you must be feeling like right crap today, at least fin was a good boy and ate his dinner, i think our los know when it really matters to be good for us, bless them. really hope youre doing ok and that wednesday goes well for you, sending you hugs and keeping my fingers crossed for fin
and wasn't it only couple weeks ago u went to docs with his legs/feet? Why didn't they do somat then?
Well done fin though eating all his jar - bet u didn't imagine him doin that so soon a couple weeks ago x
Can't believe she said to just give what you eat and offer no other advice. Bet you're glad he ate a jar though! Keep it up Fin!
Try not to worry too much, easier said than done i know, but they'll sort whatever's up with his legs. And he'll put weight on if he eats more jars and other foods.
Chin up!
I still haven't got my Lo to take anything but puree and Ready Brek. The slightest texture and she heaves and gags all over the place and then does a rendidtion of The Witches of Eastwick.
The way I see it is, at least you and I are still giving them something. If we do what your HV suggests, they'll be on less calories so, how's that gonna make em put any weight on? I know we have to persevere but, why does everything have to be timed around one graph?! All our Lo's are different so, surely they will all hit targets at different times.
Good luck at the Doc's. I hope it turns out to be something simple to put right XXX
Definately worth checking out on the legs though.. I was concerned about Cole's legs and the doc said something about leg creases being even meant they were ok. I have spoken to a couple of docs about bowed legs and they said that it was normal for babies though and they grow out of them. Hopefully the docs can sort out Fin's feet and legs though - Cole's feet pointed upwards when he was born and physio sorted them out reasonably quickly. So bloody annoying when they don't listen or pay attention though!! We noticed his feet as soon as he was born but the midwifes told us he was fine, and it was only cause we brought it to the attention of the paediatrician that we got them sorted!
As for proper meals...arseholes to that! I don't know that any of the dec babies are eating proper meals yet (although I bet someone will prove me wrong! lol!) Cole is back on all the smooth stuff and bits of finger food after being ill and at th emoment I'm just happy that he's eating without puking and screaming! Arseholes to eating proper meals..I'll take eating anything at the moment! Just dropping bottles to force him to eat sounds cruel!! Well done Fin though on eating the whole jar!
Good luck at the docs and hope you are feeling better soon
In bit of a grumpy mood tonight can u tell lol.
Your HV sounds like a silly witch, why does noone ever listen to us mum's? Myabe we havent spent however many years at college or uni but we KNOW when something isn't right. I hope you get a lovely doc and fingers crossed there is nothing to worry about. As far a weaning goes good boy Fin tonight for eating a jar!! Hv deffo wasnt helpful there and he will get there in his own time, you dont see adults only eating purees do you? Its just every baby is different and the main thing is he has still put weight on and not lost any! xxx
thank you again!!
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thank you again!!
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Bren can be quite fussy with his food, sometimes eats puree happily othertimes won't have it at all. I have found giving him a chunk of pineapple to munch on himself, or banana, or pretty much anything he can hold himself like bread (french bread is good when their teeth are coming through). He is loads happier when he is feeding himself. No way is he ready to eat food like we have though - not unless it has been in the blender lol!
I would have turned round to her and said 'well your my hv aren't you supposed to be the one advising me? As I didn't know any of this until today you are obviously doing a pretty pants job!!'.
I'd stick to comparing with the rest of the Dec bubs though, think between us we have far more sense!!
Hope the Doc sorts out Fins legs ok, I would have thought if it was a major prob it would have been picked up at your last appointment with themso try not to panic.
Big hugs xxx
Is it just me...or is giving a raisen (is that how you spell it? it looks odd) to a 7 month old kid stupid and a choking hazard?!! I wouldn't give Cole a raisen in case he choked.
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After that big sob story, My nephew had bowed legs and they were quite severe, however they are now ok. Your baby is perfect to you and all you want is the best so just raise your concern and get answers!!!! xx
he was very nice and i said what hv had said he looked a bit annoyed with waht shed said and he thinks that fin will be ok as joints etc seem fine but he said that as she has now raised concerns and worried me he'll refer to peadatrian to get second opition!!!!!!!!!!!
so its good he thinks its not a big issue - and in a way im glad seeing a pead as they are qualified to work with babies and should def know there stuff!!!!!!!
got to wait for appointment now - but i already feel better!!!
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Hope your doc tells hv off lol.
Hope he kicks the dumb hv up the arse!!