11 and counting

Emma went in for a weight check yesterday & she has finally past the 11 lb mark. She is weighing in at 11 lb, 3 oz which means she gained 6 oz in a 2 week period. Of course it's great she is gaining & actually she is gaining consistently, approx. .5 ounce a day but she is still 2 lbs or so under weight. Her pediatrician wants to try & beef her up as much as possible before the surgery, so she is looking into sending Emma to a Feeding Therapist. The therapist usually gives the babies special nipples & offer suggestions for different feeding styles or positions. They usually work with babies who have a cleft palet, so Dr. K isn't sure they have much experience working with babies with issues like Emma. So the doctor is going to call the 2 therapist that are in town & see if they would be able to help. Feedings with Emma have become a real chore & we will take any help we can get.