Yesterday, on Danny's 35th birthday we tried food for the first time for Reese after a morning out to the Millbrae House of Pancakes and she tried to take my bacon off my plate - I thought it is time.
I cooked the carrots and pureed them myself adding in breastmilk to make it thinner and familiar. She took one bite and made a face that is just awesome. I went in for another and she tried to take the spoon. I went in for a 3rd, and she pushed her little lips together and would not open her mouth. I tried a few more times and she just wanted the spoon - not the food. But, it was a start.
Today was her 6 month well baby check-up with a new Doctor (which I liked very much). Reese did her usual huge crap on the way there - so she needs to be cleaned before the big weight in.
Here are the stats:
Weight: 13 lbs 14.8 oz.
Height: 25.25 in.
HC: 40.5 cm
This puts Reese in the 14% of growth percentile for her weight-for-age, which OF COURSE worries me. The Dr. said it was time to start cereal and introduce a sippy cup so it is easier to break her from a bottle later. I am fine with the sippy cup but I had heard so many things about cereal being a "junk food" so I thought why use it. BUT now that she is so lean and long, I feel like it is time to help her gain a little weight. I had already bought some so we went home and had alot of Boob and tried almost 4 oz of organic brown rice cereal by HAPPYBABY, which means she ate only about 2 oz. It went pretty well, she seemed to like it a bit more than the carrots so maybe I need to re-puree them and add in more BM. I guess I also have to pump more which I dislike with a major passion, but I will do it for the Girl.
We will see how this new adventure in food goes. Stay Tuned!
1 comments:
Reese is really growing up! The funny thing is that Lila has almost the exact same stats...but a little lighter. She was 13lb 10.5oz, 25.5inches, and (i think) 40cm at her 6month check up. Which puts her at 10% weight, 50% height, and 75% head circumference...weird proportions but what can we do ;)
My doctor actually told me the cereal is really important for their growth since its going to be a major source or iron in the next 6 months, just balance it with enough variety of veggies. Lila's now tried homemade organic corn and avocados, and looooves them. But still doesnt like the fruits. I have Beaba Baby Food maker which makes it really easy to make the food...I think you can get it at Williams Sonoma.
Ok this is more like an email than a comment. Enjoy feeding, its so fun!
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