Here's a little video footage of our first attempt at feeding a little rice cereal to Elias.
I'm not in any big rush to start solids and thought we'd wait until the six-month mark but he really seems curious about what we're eating and drinking lately and anecdotally, at least, a little rice cereal seems to stay in the tummy better than an all liquid diet. When you've been dealing with a spitty baby for nearly five months, the words "reduce spit-up" sound downright heavenly. Anyway, he seemed pretty entertained by this first attempt and tonight, during round two, ate about a teaspoon of the stuff mixed with about an ounce or so of formula.
And some other video fun...First up, this bit I captured when I ran in with the camera after Elias sat unassisted for the first time. What I managed to capture shortly after was a little on the wobbly side, but he's definitely getting the hang of this whole sitting thing.
And later today, Neal managed to squeeze a little workout in while he was watching Elias.
Then Elias worked his lower body muscles by performing the can can.
Sort of.
In other news, mama (yes, I routinely refer to myself in the third person these days) is just barely getting over bronchitis. Yep, that's right. The kind of cold that sucks when you're without child, let alone when you have this whole other person to take care of. Fortunately, the sickly feelings seemed to peak on Friday, with the weekend right around the corner and Neal available to help out in a big way. Even so, I could really use a day off.
2 comments:
I liked the rice cereal video. Elias has a cute little laugh. I'm with you on solids earlier if your kid's a spitter...I had one of those...the kind that needs $25 per 16 oz. can special formula. Hurray for rice cereal! Did it help?
In the video where he's sitting up, he reminds me of the baby in the e-trade ads. What a gorgeous little guy. I can see more of you in him as he gets older. Lucky kid.
I can sympathize with the formula. Elias actually needs the super-hypoallergenic brand of formula that's even more, I believe, but fortunately it's covered by our insurance since it's "medically necessary." If not, well kid, there goes the college fund!
I don't think he ever took in enough rice cereal to make a difference. The first couple of nights went pretty well but the past three attempts have been disastrous. So I think we're going to wait and try again in another week or two.
I just looked up the e-trade trading baby! How hilarious! I can see the resemblance a bit...I think it's the eyes.
Anyway, you've clearly survived with a spitter...I'd love to hear more! :)
Post a Comment