how much should a 2 month preemie weight - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

jeananna · 07-15-2008, 09:57 AM

how much should a 2 month preemie weight she was 3 lbs 2 oz at birth

cmarie313 · 07-15-2008, 06:48 PM

My daughter was born 6 weeks early and weighed 4 lbs 7 oz at birth. At her 2 month check up she weighed 7 lbs 12 oz. I don't think there is an exact weight that a preemie should weigh, as long as the baby is gaining and thriving. How early was your daughter? How much does she weigh now?
cmarie

jeananna · 07-15-2008, 07:14 PM

my baby was born 10 weeks early she was 3lbs 2 oz and the wic office states she is 8 lbs 1 oz and is overweight

jeananna · 07-15-2008, 07:17 PM

my baby was born 10 weeks early she was 3lbs 2 oz and the wic office states she now (july 12) is 8 lbs 1 oz and is overweight when she was discharged from the nicu on june 10 she was 5 lbs

Brownie110 · 07-17-2008, 07:18 AM

my preemie twins were born 10 weeks early ds was 3.7 or dh was 3.5 they just turned 3 months on the 4th of july and they are both 11 lbs something wont go to dr until next month.. so I dont know whats normal...but as long as there gaining weight....