We have entered into the world of baby food and I don't think Callie's convinced it's all that great. We have started with the veggies - our pediatrician recommends the veggies first, then combos, followed by fruits and finally the cereals - and Callie is less than impressed. We've tried green beans, peas, carrots, sweet potatoes and squash. A good "meal" is getting 4 spoonfuls in her and limiting the amount that comes back out. So far it seems the carrots and sweet potatoes are most tolerable and the green stuff is her least favorite. I only say that they are her least favorite because she'll actually makes a gagging face at times as she eats them. She signals she's done by turning her head away but also starts "blowing bubbles" which, in turn, sprays the food in her mouth/on her lips all over me, her, and the highchair. So, we'll keep at it. I'd like to try and make some of my own baby food and may try to do some this weekend since we'll be home for a change.
Along with the solids, Callie still does great with nursing. I mentioned in my previous post that we were going to move her up to 5 ounces but I've tried to increase the amout she drinks from her bottle and she's still pretty consistent at drinking 4 ounces even if there's more available. So, instead of trying to drop one of her middle of the day feedings like I initially thought, I'm delaying her morning start as long as she's sleeping (or until I get her to the sitter's). So far it's going pretty good. She's been sleeping until I'm ready to take her so she's eating at 7:15-7:30am instead of 6. I'm curious to see how Saturday will go...I'd love it if she slept at least that long or maybe even a bit longer. It's been a while since I've slept past 6:30am (like since before she was born :) ).
Callie has a new weird thing that she has started the last 2 nights at bedtime...she screams like she has never screamed before when I lay her down to sleep. Usually she might fuss for a few minutes but not more than wimpers and then she'd be out. The last 2 nights have been all out screaming until she falls asleep. The first night it took 15-20 minutes before she fell asleep - I held her after about 10 minutes because I was worried something was wrong but she was fine when I got her up, no wet diaper, burps, etc. and she resumed crying as soon as I put her back down for about 5 more minutes. Last night was slightly better because it didn't take as long for her to fall asleep (about 5 minutes) but I barely got my hands away from her when she started screaming. She still sleeps through the night and has maybe cried once in the middle of the night but put herself back to sleep without a problem. I'm hoping this is just a fleeting thing because it's not fun to see or hear - I just think it's weird that she just randomly started this after being so great at going to bed without a problem.
We had a great Christmas with the family last weekend. Pictures to come - again, I'm on my work computer. It's unusual that we don't really have any big plans coming up...I'm sure we'll find something to occupy our weekends. Hopefully we'll get the finishing touches on Jason's shed done and maybe I'll spend some time spring cleaning my house. :)
Elliott totally went through that stage of screaming at night. It was so weird. It seems like she actually did it before her evening nap, but when I wake her up to feed her before bed, she's usually so tired she just goes right back to sleep. It only lasted about a week, but it is exhausting listening to your baby cry. You start second guessing everything you're doing.
ReplyDeleteElliott will sleep to 7:30 occasionally too...if only she would always do that on the weekend and not just the days I go to work. I hope she sleeps tomorrow for you!