1 The most important step is to get the fish weighed as soon as possible on a certified scale. 2  Obtain the signatures of the scale operator and one other witness to the weighing.  Next, take the fish to a Department of Fish and Wildlife office for verification.
But when they put her on the scales she weighed 1lb, the minimum weight for a baby to be considered viable, so they fought to keep her alive. It was only when she was safely on a ventilator that doctors discovered a pair of scissors had been accidentally left on the scales and that Maddalena actually only weighed 382g.
Babies born weighing less than 5 lbs. are considered premature. In most cases, this means they were born before the 36th week of pregnancy. During weeks 36 to 40, the baby rapidly gains body fat at a rate of at least 1/2 lb per week, according to the MayoClinic.com website. By the time a baby is full term, he usually weighs between 7 and 9 lbs.