Check out his growing teeth. He has such a big smile that it's hard for me to imagine him being my baby with teeth. I'm so used to the gumless look but from the looks of it I will find out soon enough...
I never shared much about why I was waiting on solids. I don't like to share too much at times because I don't want it to sound like I look down on people for their choices or that I know it all. I do a lot of reading for sure. I just like to know all the facts and feel like I'm making an informed decision instead of just doing what I'm told. Anyways, at his 4 month check up Weston's doctor said I could do solids if I wanted to but breastmilk babies don't really need it yet so it was up to me. From what I read waiting was my choice because I wanted his stomach to be fully prepared to digest it and because of all the benefits of exclusively breastfeeding for 6 months.
As my goal was approaching, I found myself having a harder time wanting to do solids. A lot of it stemmed from my strong desire to want to be able to nurse after not being able to. I've taken so much pride in watching my little man grow so big and healthy and knowing that I have done all of this. (with God's help of course!) Part of me didn't want to give up being the sole provider for him. I would have been fine with waiting longer because I tried solids with Addison's and she didn't want anything to do with them until almost 10 months and she is perfectly fine. There is an old saying, "Food before one is just for fun." But he started showing me he was really interested so the day after he turned 6 months I decided to try.
He did really well! He was excited and he kept grabbing my hand to pull the spoon closer. Tonight he did even better. He ate more than I thought he would. I was texting Nathan and he kept getting upset at me for taking too long to give him a bite. I almost teared up. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to have a baby WANT you to give him food instead of crying and screaming because you're offering it. I pray he continues to have a good appetite!
Eating and watching Titus who was barking.
"Let me help you mom!"
"This may be messy, but I like it!"
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