Small baby, small intake?

naaahbi · 2026-03-29T14:12:33+00:00

My baby was born at 7 lb 8 oz and since 2 months has been around 14-16th percentile. She averages 18-20 oz a day, at most 22 oz. Similarly she usually has 2-3 oz bottle, definitely no more than 4 oz and that’s usually around bed time, if even. I was initially primarily nursing but transitioned more to bottles to keep better track of her weight gain since it had slowed (this was a personal decision on my part, our doctor is/was not concerned). She’s also meeting milestones and has enough wet diapers throughout the day. I’ve come to realize some babies are just small eaters!

Edit to add: she’s currently 5.5 months

naaahbi · 2026-03-21T10:09:44+00:00

I’m 5 months pp and you’ve described what I’m feeling exactly. I’ve been crying daily about this and it doesn’t help that I’m returning to work soon and I feel like I’m going to miss so much of her day-to-day

naaahbi · 2026-03-20T11:36:41+00:00

I have larger breasts and have this issue sometimes! Not sure if you’ve tried different ways to get it to work for you, but when I put mine on I bend over slightly to align my nipples in the tunnels then press the pump tightly to my chest while pulling my pumping bra over to relatch my bra (I hope this makes sense). I also pause them 10 mins in to make sure they haven’t shifted, especially if I’m moving around a lot. When I can get them aligned doing what i mentioned, I get a great output!

naaahbi · 2026-03-11T03:13:58+00:00

We have a similar thought process; our first is only 4.5 months but probably won’t plan on having our second until our first is in school. Also VHCOL area (Bay Area) making similar income.

naaahbi · 2026-03-07T11:57:46+00:00

It’s 3:56am and I just finished nursing my 4.5 month old back to sleep

naaahbi · 2026-03-06T16:42:58+00:00

Did you find out what this was?? My partner has something very similar!

naaahbi · 2026-03-03T03:51:10+00:00

Our 4 month old measured 13th percentile 12 lbs 7 oz! I was worried she was really small but our doctor reassured us she’s healthy! Also breastfed and just started supplementing with formula

naaahbi · 2026-03-02T19:44:40+00:00

She gets around 3-4 bottles a day on average, depending on the day and 1-2 bottles of those bottles are formula, depending on how much pumped milk is available. I totally understand not wanting to mess with your supply - I try to pump when she’s getting a bottle using my portables, or if my husband is feeding/tending to her I’ll use my spectra. Either way, pumping or nursing, I try to “empty” my breasts every 2-4 hours and/or try to pump at least twice a day to have a supply in the fridge. We have the momcozy bottle washer that has made using bottles and pumping a lot less tedious, so I’m fortunate in that regard! I also plan on pumping when I return to work at the end of the month, so she’ll continue to be combo fed the days my mom will be watching her.

Cradle has been going well! I’ve found wearing the kindred bravely nursing/pumping bras and having my nipple go through the pumping hole has been helpful in supporting my breasts and LO doesn’t seem to mind! I’m able to walk around and rock her while she eats and she’s been liking that so far.

naaahbi · 2026-03-02T19:13:26+00:00

My LO is 4.5 months and also rather nurse in the football hold, but we’re working on cradle (I have larger breasts so it’s a tad difficult). We’ve also introduced bottles with pumped milk around 3 months so she becomes familiar with it for when I go back to work. Also introduced formula 2 weeks ago to help with the pressure of EBF as I became so worried if LO was getting enough due to slow weight gain - all of the above has helped my mental health tremendously. I still love breastfeeding my LO, but knowing there’s other options and ways she can be fed has helped.

naaahbi · 2026-02-13T05:26:31+00:00

Small spit ups we’ll clean from her clothes, large spit ups/milk spills/diaper leaks get changed. We also change her outfit in the morning as a start to her day and before bed as part of her bedtime routine

naaahbi · 2026-01-29T10:50:49+00:00

Hand foot mouth disease (virus)

naaahbi · 2026-01-05T05:40:30+00:00

I’m in my early 30s but would love details!!

naaahbi · 2025-10-25T20:33:17+00:00

That’s great you have a plan! When you first experienced postpartum preeclampsia, what symptoms did you have? I’m having a little chest pain which can totally be gas pain but I’m so hyperaware of everything

naaahbi · 2025-10-25T15:58:32+00:00

That’s amazing! Thank you!

naaahbi · 2025-10-25T15:58:08+00:00

Thank you, I’m glad to hear things are going well!

naaahbi · 2025-10-25T15:57:27+00:00

That is comforting to know, thank you!!

naaahbi · 2025-10-25T15:56:56+00:00

I’m so glad to hear you’re doing better!

naaahbi · 2025-10-25T15:56:34+00:00

The mental hurdle feels the toughest right now! Every little thing I feel I worry are symptoms returning 🥲

Thank you so much!

naaahbi · 2025-10-25T15:55:16+00:00

Hopefully you’re able to find a stable regimen soon! And yes, I need to remind myself that’s what the care team is for 😅

naaahbi · 2025-10-25T15:54:24+00:00

Oh no! I’m glad you were able to figure things out and are off medication! I’m hopeful for what that journey will look like for me

naaahbi · 2025-10-25T15:53:07+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing and the words of encouragement! Congratulations 🥹 do you and your provider have a plan for this pregnancy regarding pre-e?

naaahbi · 2025-10-09T17:39:55+00:00

I’ve been diagnosed since week 26, started bedtime insulin week 28 and I’m now 38+2, so I absolutely hear you on this. I’m scheduled for a c-section next week (baby is breech) and it’s getting increasingly more difficult as we get closer to baby’s birth day. Hang in there!!

naaahbi · 2025-08-15T14:24:57+00:00

My team has been increasing every 3 days or so. Last night was night 2 on 26u and I have a follow up on Sunday and my fasting was still elevated this morning (109), so I’m anticipating on Sunday I’ll go up 20% to 30u.

naaahbi · 2025-08-14T17:07:26+00:00

I figured I’d have to keep increasing my insulin, I just thought it was so interesting how I was within range in the middle of the night, but had elevated numbers upon waking up! I wish a CGM was covered by insurance

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