For those wondering, Harrison was on a schedule of having a bottle every 4-6 hours with 6 oz at the baby home. So, he still has a bottle often! They gave him cereal twice a day too, but he wouldn't eat what they sent with us. No problem on the bottle thing...it's great for bonding. We are introducing some more solids (my book says one every 3 daysish) and cereal. He loved the new cereal we got and loved the sweet potatoes..just in time for Thanksgiving! We are sure his bottle feedings will decrease as we get him on more of a schedule with solids. Question. I just can not bring myself to feed him jarred meat baby food. If I refuse to even taste it first..I am not feeding to the baby! Has anyone ever made baby food from meat? If so, any tips will be helpful.
The nannies at the baby home had started trying to introduce Harrison to a sippy cup. They said that so far there wasn't much success. I am going to continue the trend here. No bid deal, but it'll be there when he's ready! I am going to go out and get a few different kinds to try tomorrow.
I have to say that I love EVERY.SINGLE.SECOND I spend with my boy. I know that is a shock to all of you. I will admit that I do get a little frenzied when he is upset and it takes longer than .75 seconds to take care of the issue. He just doesn't go longer than that unless it's seriuosly serious in his book. Like I told someone earlier today...if it does go longer it's some sort of devastation and we just aren't doing devastation around here these days!! I am THE head devastation prevention manager of this household and I am taking the job pretty seriously! Some might look and say they're spoiling him or first time parents or they're gonna regret that, but we would rather refer to the process as %110 PURE LOVE!!
1st nap in the crib!! Look at how sweet he is holding that elephant...awwwah!
Eating those new pick upable gerber cheeto thingies that he's pretty proud he can eat all by himself. He also likes to throw them on the groud for Chester to eat.
The top 2 things he'll open his mouth for in addition to the bottle and all those smiles we're getting!!
1 of the 3 signs that Kidzboro and our church family made and had in our yard and on Harrison's door as we came home....
OH, and everyone is curious about Harrison and the dogs. They must have had some silent but mutual understanding. Everyone seems to be very aware of what's going on around here!! :o)
I've said it before and I am sure I'll say it MANY more times...Harrison is NOT the only one getting the blessing here.
If we could bottle this experience that we've had up and sell it...we know we'd be set to take care of the remainder of the 147 million orphans that are out there. BUT, we can't. We only hope that we can use our testimony to help others see that where God has a will He makes a way! What is God's will for you in caring for the orphan? Is it to sponsor one, help a family that is adopting, or take the leap of faith and adopt?
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I am soooo happy for you and Harrison! Welcome home!
Oh and by the way.....you can NEVER spoil and adopted child just brought into your home. It is our responsibilty to meet their every need the second they have it. It is part of the bonding process (obviously you already know that). It is how Harrison learns you are ALWAYS there for him! It's a special thing--don't let anyone tell you any differently!!
I have enjoyed following you journey! Do not feel bad about co-sleeping!! Do it for as long as you want to. Just do what feels right for you and your family and don't let anyone or any books make you feel guilty. Most other cultures co-sleep with their babies, it is just normal. But our Western culture wants to separate our babies from us from day one, and I believe we see the direct result of that with some of the emotional issues children will have. Keep that baby close to you and help make night time a comfort to him. You will have a very secure and well adjusted child as a result. :)
I ama mum of three and a before i hsd them i was a nanny.
I credit myself on my children have never eaten a jar or packet of baby food.
I started with the vegetables and later moved onto meat.
You can boil a chicken breast add veg and water (NO SALT) and then puree (or mash as hes bug enough to cope with lumps)after and freeze....
You can make a beef casserole the same way. You do not have to feed meat sep like the jars but incorporate the whole thing together.
I love reading and sharing on your happiness. Treasure EVERY second, its gone in a heartbeat. (mine are 18,16,& 12). Gillian xxx
So two things...I never could do the jarred baby meat either. I tried once when my niece was a baby and that stuff is nasty. Jacob just didn't eat meat until he could eat table food meat (our pediatrician didn't have a problem with this). Also, The Dr. Sears baby book has a great section on attachment parenting. I will bring it over for you to borrow when I bring food Monday!
We didn't do baby food meat. Ever. With either of the girls. It's nasty, looks gross, smells horrible and no. I did buy meat sticks once... they are probably still in the pantry. Ugh.
Anyways - there's no spoiling babies. My kids slept with us when they were little. Awesome for bonding and a super bonus for sleepy mommas! Also - don't listen to what other people throw at you! Everyone has an opinion. You are doing something wrong to someone! Just make sure you're doing right by that little sweetie pie Harrison and all will be GRAND!
Hope you don't get mauled tomorrow at church!!:)
I couldn't ever bring myself to feed my kids the babyfood meats either. We bought the meat/veggie baby foods instead!
I have to tell you about these great transitional sippy cups that we use with Sylvie. Sylvie doesn't like change very much, so I found these cups to be fantastic.
http://www.greensproutsbaby.com/gstrainer.html
I actually found ours a Big Lots and they have worked great for us.
I am lovin' your blog updates!! So happy for you! :) I want to encourage you that I really think you guys are being so wise focusing on bonding with Harrison, and being careful to limit his exposure to others and such. I just think you are wise wise wise!!
Regarding meat baby foods, I never have given Simon very much meat, period. He gets most of his protein from yogurt and cheese. But especially if you're concerned with his iron, I think you could puree some red meat for him. I buy honest-to-goodness STEAK! Ha! I slow cook it in water or broth, then just put it in the blender and puree it. I make big batches of everything and freeze it in ice cube trays. Then at mealtime, I just choose a few cubes and microwave. It does take a LOT of water to get a good consistency with meat! ...I've made some interesting combinations...beef and sweet potatoes, beef and cheese, beef and rice...on an on! :) I have a GREAT little baby food cookbook if you're interested. It has super fun, fancy things like...smoked salmon and orange sauce! Hee hee! But it really opens your mind to all the great foods you can give your baby, you know?
Let us know if there is anything we can do to serve you all!!
Oh yeah! One other thing...I noticed in one of your pics that you were trying a Nuby cup. I know every baby is totally different, but Simon still can't drink out of those. Have you ever tried it? It's really tough! I've found that the hard plastic ones have a better flow with less work from them...so you might try a few different ones to see if he has a preference.
Sorry! Just thought I'd add that last touch of advice! Ha! :)
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