Already Growing

Caris was born at 5 pounds, 11.4 oz.  By the time we left the hospital (2 days later on Wednesday), she was 5 pounds, 7 oz.  At her 1st pediatrician appt last Thursday, she was down to 5 pounds, 6 oz.  It’s normal for babies to lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first week.  The goal is for them to be back to their birth weight by the end of their 2nd week.  At her follow up appt yesterday, Caris weighed in at 5 pounds, 14 oz.  She’s already bigger than her birth weight.  Like her brother, she likes to eat.  Go Caris!