This was Adelaide's first week of solid foods (I use that term loosely). Inspired by the book Super Baby Food, we are making our own baby food - at least for the moment. Who needs jars anyway, right?? Adelaide is now a connoisseur of pureed oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and avocados (no, not together). Of course, she is related to her dad, so avocados are the biggest hit. We waited to start her on solids until she was 1. six months old, 2. could reliably sit up by herself, and 3. showed an interest in eating. To be honest, I was hoping for another week or two to get organized but she has her own schedule, and she was ready! (Apparently when babies start eating more often and stop sleeping through the night, it's time for solids.) And you have never seen someone get so excited about an ounce of squishy mush. From the very first meal, she loves to eat, especially when we are eating too. So she gets solid meals twice a day, and so far she puts more down her throat than she spits back out, so we think that's pretty good!
Monday, September 22, 2008
solid
This was Adelaide's first week of solid foods (I use that term loosely). Inspired by the book Super Baby Food, we are making our own baby food - at least for the moment. Who needs jars anyway, right?? Adelaide is now a connoisseur of pureed oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and avocados (no, not together). Of course, she is related to her dad, so avocados are the biggest hit. We waited to start her on solids until she was 1. six months old, 2. could reliably sit up by herself, and 3. showed an interest in eating. To be honest, I was hoping for another week or two to get organized but she has her own schedule, and she was ready! (Apparently when babies start eating more often and stop sleeping through the night, it's time for solids.) And you have never seen someone get so excited about an ounce of squishy mush. From the very first meal, she loves to eat, especially when we are eating too. So she gets solid meals twice a day, and so far she puts more down her throat than she spits back out, so we think that's pretty good!
Friday, September 12, 2008
upright
We are back from California, Joe's school year started, and I am almost done with my residency applications!! So much happening. And in the midst of it, Adelaide is now 6 months old (I still can't say it aloud though - somehow 6 months seems way older than 5 months). She is developing quite the little personality - still smiles a lot and is quite content most of the time, but she's learned to be very demanding when she wants our attention. She's developed good dexterity in her hands, and she's interested in everything. It's so fun to watch her explore whatever she can get her hands (and mouth!) on, usually with raised eyebrows and wide-open eyes. As of the last 2 weeks, she very reliably sits up on her own. She still doesn't catch herself if she falls, but thankfully she doesn't fall often! It is hard to imagine living with absolutely no idea that there are consequences to your actions. Like if you topple over onto your head, no idea that it will hurt, and no reflex to stretch out your arm and catch yourself. Until she figures it out, I'm happy to catch her whenever she needs it :)
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