Family Forum / Pregnancy / Breastfeeding / October 2006

I knew that, but it was nice to have it confirmed :)

We had our follow up appt yesterday with the developmental pedi. Given
the circumstances of A's birth and then heavy sedation, there was some
concern about loss of oxygen and potential developmental delay due to
sedation. The only obvious sign initially was that her left side was
"smushed' - she had a lazy eye and the left side of her face lacked
definition, and her leg was slightly turned inward. That was all
probably to do with how she was positioned in the womb, but the
potential for lack of oxygen also caused some concern.

Well, doc said my 3.5 month old daughter is doing everything a 3 month
old should do and many things a 4month old should do and at least at
this point, shows no signs of the effects of oxygen loss or sedation!
And the left-side issue seems to be resolving itself as her muscles
appear just fine.

She's dropped a bit in the height/weight ratio - she keeps getting
taller but not fatter ;-) (unlike her mom), but also not surprising
given her eating habits of late. Not concerned there either though, as
that will work itself out. And fortunately he said not to even think
about formula supplements - not that I did, but it was good not to have
to argue that point - esp since there's plenty of EBM for her to take
if she'd be less stubborn!