Jonah had his 2 month checkup yesterday and according to our doctor, Jonah needs to go on a diet. He's in the 75th percentile for his weight and according to what the book says, he should only be eating every 4-6 hours. Instead, Jonah eats about every 2 hours!My doctor thinks that we' re mistaking his fussiness for hunger. So great. Now I'm paranoid about my baby's weight. I mean, I always thought that you shouldn't put your baby on a schedule. It's good to be fat! (My mom's sure happy) I tried to keep track of how often he was eating today, to see if I could get him to nurse further apart. But almost every two hours, Jonah was ready to nurse! I tried to calm him other than feeding him, but he's a hungry boy! My doctor said he wouldn't necessarily worry about it until he's 6 months. .and if his weight gain continues, than we need to do something about it. Gosh, I really didn't think Jonah was that big! I know he's kind of chunky, but nothing abnormal! So, what should I do? Do I continue feeding him every 2 hours or whenever he demands it? Or do I try to space it out on a schedule and probably have an angry child!Here's dilemma #2 : Nursing. Suddenly Jonah is such a messy eater! He constantly spits milk and coughs everywhere while nursing! It's sooo frustrating! I don't know why he's suddenly having a hard time. (On top of that, He is NOT latching on well and it kills!) This morning I pumped some milk, gave him a bottle, and wallah! No problems! He gulped the milk down with no coughing, no spitting! So, do I start using a bottle from now on? Or do I continue nursing in hopes that he comes out of this phase he's going through? I don't know.. SO those are my questions. .. I'm up for any advice! I'm just new at this I guess. At least my baby eats, and his fat will keep him warm this winter!
