Ok. So like most of the other things I do, I started this with great enthusiasm and then got sidetracked with the rest of life. I had good intentions, really. After all, how long could it possibly take to post every now and then?
Angie has discovered how to roll over from her tummy to her back. She does it mostly in her sleep, because she lays one arm down at her side, then pushes her knees under her, fops her but to the side and throws her other arm over her to complete the roll. When she's awake and on her tummy, her arms are mostly in front of her, so she doesn't roll over as much. And when she does it at night, she scares herself, because she doesn't know how to sleep on her back. I guess we're going to have to train her in that. Or keep rolling her back onto her tummy in the middle of the night.
She also grabs just about everything now. Her coordination is getting better, and she realizes that if she can't grab it with one hand, two hands might work better.
And, she still wants my undivided attention almost all day long. Some days are worse than others, but mostly she's good at entertaining herself in the morning and bad at it in the afternoons. She hates being on the floor, either on her tummy or her back and would much rather be standing, sitting or held in someone's loving arms. Although I'm happy that she loves my company so much, it's also frustrating and at times annoying. I know, I know, she's only four months old. But still. . . .
I think we're going to try giving her some solids soon. Maybe some mashed banana. They say that mashed banana is better for breastfed babies because they're used to sweet milk and rice cereal might be too bland for them. I'll let you all know how that goes. Sandie said to add water, because it needs to be creamier and that that's where she'll get her hydration from. I'll try it. Of course, I don't expect it to replace a nursing or anything. Not yet.
I'll try to keep updating more. I guess, I never think my life is as interesting as other people's and that's why I don't share as much. After all, who would possibly want to hear all this mundane stuff?
4 comments:
All of us. That's what this is about.
Love Mommy
No need to add water. Actually, I usually add rice to firm it up. Anyway, she is absolutely NOT getting her hydration from her meals or the beverage you serve with her meals. She is still getting all her needs met through breastfeeding. You'll find she won't start eating with any kind of enthusiasm until about 6-8 months. So remember...ALL her nutrition is still coming from you!
Love, Jennie
I've been wondering why everyone wants to hear this stuff too! Still, everyone is reading. And yesterday Jessie was delighted to see me via webcam! All I was doing was sitting, but kids were playing in the background. Funny that everyone cares about the little stuff, huh?
Beck;
I didn't say to add water to the bananas now . . . I meant later on when the majority of her meals are solid foods and you decide to make them yourself. . . it was recommended by my doctor that if I decide to make my own foods at home for them instead of buying pre-pureed foods that I need to add some water to help keep them hydrated. I thought you could just give them some water or juice along with or after their meal . . . just passing on what he said to me.
Love you!
Post a Comment