HA! I love this. No, your kid is not the only one. I was gung-ho BLW and John just... didn't care about solid food at all. I literally stopped trying any solids for a week or so then transitioned to focus on rice cereal with breast milk and he FINALLY started to tolerate food. I mainly do purees now. Phew. I am enjoying traversing this motherhood experience with you and reading your articles. Solidarity <3
I had such a hard time too when my first started solids. For so long I had this idea that I would make all my baby’s purées. It just wasn’t going to be good for my mental health to try to do that while still breastfeeding and working full time. I felt so guilty for so long. Ultimately, we did a hybrid of both purées and BLW, similar to what you are describing. It took a lot of time but now he’s two and I’m starting to be concerned about him eating TOO MUCH sometimes. 😂
Please know you aren’t alone. The fact that you are concerned means you are doing the best job. You are very in tune with her needs and emotions. That’s huge and she is lucky to have you. Try to give yourself some grace.
Also, the choking and gagging thing is terrifying... not looking forward to it with my second.
HA! I love this. No, your kid is not the only one. I was gung-ho BLW and John just... didn't care about solid food at all. I literally stopped trying any solids for a week or so then transitioned to focus on rice cereal with breast milk and he FINALLY started to tolerate food. I mainly do purees now. Phew. I am enjoying traversing this motherhood experience with you and reading your articles. Solidarity <3
I had such a hard time too when my first started solids. For so long I had this idea that I would make all my baby’s purées. It just wasn’t going to be good for my mental health to try to do that while still breastfeeding and working full time. I felt so guilty for so long. Ultimately, we did a hybrid of both purées and BLW, similar to what you are describing. It took a lot of time but now he’s two and I’m starting to be concerned about him eating TOO MUCH sometimes. 😂
Please know you aren’t alone. The fact that you are concerned means you are doing the best job. You are very in tune with her needs and emotions. That’s huge and she is lucky to have you. Try to give yourself some grace.
Also, the choking and gagging thing is terrifying... not looking forward to it with my second.