We have a very unique problem my DS and I. We are both struggling to keep or put weight on. I know many women have trouble loosing weight but there are those of us who have the opposite problem and that is exactly where T and I are.
You may be thinking " Well, just eat something! " but it just is not that easy. I do not want T or me to just gain any kind of weight. We need to gain a healthy amount of muscle and fat. This typically requires adding protein. The pediatrician recommended Carnation instant breakfast shakes with whole milk and bananas and so did my family doctor. We do not use them as a meal replacement but actually to add a meal into the day. The only problem is that these amazingly tasty shakes will wreck T's appetite if given at the wrong time of day and he will not want to eat dinner. We have both been taking in these tasty treats after his nap usually around 1:30pm as our snack with some fruit. I am very pleased to report that in just two weeks T has gained 1lbs and I have gained 3lbs. T has also began to walk better and started talking better. I have started having more energy which leads to more exercising. More exercising means that we both are becoming stronger! YEAH! I am not sure what other people do to help their preemies gain weight and muscle but this is working perfectly for us.
One prepared serving is an excellent source of 21 vitamins and minerals and provides:
13 Grams of Protein to help build and maintain muscle
Vitamin A 45% of your daily requirement, a natural antioxidant
Calcium 50% of your daily need to help build strong bones
Vitamin C 50% of your daily requirement to help maintain your immune system
Iron 25% of your daily requirement
B Vitamins essential for converting food to energy
You may be thinking " Well, just eat something! " but it just is not that easy. I do not want T or me to just gain any kind of weight. We need to gain a healthy amount of muscle and fat. This typically requires adding protein. The pediatrician recommended Carnation instant breakfast shakes with whole milk and bananas and so did my family doctor. We do not use them as a meal replacement but actually to add a meal into the day. The only problem is that these amazingly tasty shakes will wreck T's appetite if given at the wrong time of day and he will not want to eat dinner. We have both been taking in these tasty treats after his nap usually around 1:30pm as our snack with some fruit. I am very pleased to report that in just two weeks T has gained 1lbs and I have gained 3lbs. T has also began to walk better and started talking better. I have started having more energy which leads to more exercising. More exercising means that we both are becoming stronger! YEAH! I am not sure what other people do to help their preemies gain weight and muscle but this is working perfectly for us.
One prepared serving is an excellent source of 21 vitamins and minerals and provides:
13 Grams of Protein to help build and maintain muscle
Vitamin A 45% of your daily requirement, a natural antioxidant
Calcium 50% of your daily need to help build strong bones
Vitamin C 50% of your daily requirement to help maintain your immune system
Iron 25% of your daily requirement
B Vitamins essential for converting food to energy
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