1 month home

Today is the 26th which means that Kennedy has been home for 1 month now. She has done so well since coming home. Everyday she is more alert and active and talkative. Her feeding is much improved as well. This week she just seemed to really jump up on her feedings. Last week her average intake was 467ccs (15.6oz) . So far this week it is around 556ccs (18.5 oz). This infant feeding chart from UC Davis says that on average a 2-3 month old will take between 25 and 36 ounces of formula a day. So even though its not near the full feeding for a 'normal' infant it is a huge step in the right direction and hopefully she will continue to do well and we can start weaning her calories in her formula down to a normal level. Right now her formula is mixed for 30 cals/ounce. Normal baby formula is 20 cals/ ounce. When she was discharged She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and now she weighs 9 pounds 4ounces. Shawn and I are both so pleased with her progress and we can't wait to see what month number 2 will bring. :0)