Ben had a clinic visit today. He hasn't been to clinic in four weeks, so I was pretty keen to see what all that milk was doing for him. For those who are interested his vital stats today were:
- Weight: 6.55kg (50th percentile)
- Length: 65cm (50th percentile)
- Head Circumference: 42cm (50th percentile)
This means that in 16 weeks Ben's weight has increased by 110%, his length by 30% and his head circumference by 18%.
Never one to be outdone Matt has been doing a few calculations of his own and will be attempting to match the boy's growth. To keep things fair, Matt's aiming for his growth to be proportional to his current body size (70kg and 164cm). All Matt needs to do is increase his weight to 147kg and add 50cm onto his already formidable stature. We're hoping that an increase in the amount of chins he has will lead to the required 18% increase in head circumference.
With this in mind I've worked out a diet for Matt - based on the fluid and energy intake that Ben has been consuming. When Ben is really having a good day he can consume up to 200mL fluid/kg and 133cals/kg. To match this Matt simply needs to eat and drink/day:
- 44 weet bix
- 10 tubs full cream yoghurt
- 15 chicken drumsticks (skin on)
- 12 bananas
- 3.6kg broccoli
- 14L of water
Matt's started on this regimen today and results are beginning to show. No movement yet on the increased height, but as you can see below Matt is already getting results in regard to weight gain.
Only one possible draw back to this whole program. Matt's probably going to start weeing as much as Ben at night. Ben has been producing up to 405mL wee overnight. Matt's equivalent amount is 4.4L!!! Takes a bloody big nappy to soak all that up.
1 comment:
Kate, i can't believe you worked all that out!! I'm not sure i could if i tried (obviously i am one very rusty dietitian!). i'm glad you did though, 'cause it made me laugh!
Matt. keep up the good work.
kel x
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