Costochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum).Cartilage is tough but flexible connective tissue found throughout the body, including in the joints between bones. It acts as a shock absorber, cushioning the joints.ostochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum). Cartilage is tough but flexible connective tissue found throughout the body, including in the joints between bones.
How much formula does your 2-3 week old eat? My LO has a seemingly insatiable appetite lately! She began increasing a few of her daytime feedings this past week to every hour or 1.5 hrs., 2-3 oz. at a time. At her doc appt. the other day, the doc said she should be eating more like every 3 hrs, or even 2 but not every hour. But she keeps wanting more--tonight LO ate 3 oz. then 20 min. later 2 oz. more.
Pay attention to how many times you feed your baby each day. A breastfed newborn will nurse about 8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period, according to the Mayo Clinic website. A newborn will drink 1 1/2 to 3 ounces of formula every two to three hours.Feed your baby on demand or when she shows signs of being hungry. breastfed newborn will nurse about 8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period, according to the Mayo Clinic website. A newborn will drink 1 1/2 to 3 ounces of formula every two to three hours. Feed your baby on demand or when she shows signs of being hungry.