I think she’s ready

Today I’m doing a pictureless post and linking up with Sarah at Racing Towards Joy. It sounded like just what I needed today since I didn’t take any pictures today anyway, ha ha!

I think Lillian has been trying to tell us for a while now that she’s ready to eat FOOD. We are not ready to give it to her just yet though. We want to wait until she is 6 months old. Not too much longer to wait, Lillian!

I feel so guilty every time I eat lately because she looks up at me with her big blue eyes and looks so — HURT would be the right word. I feel so badly for her. She gets a tiny little frown on her face as she watches me chew. It makes me feel like a big, mean pig to stuff my face and not ‘share’ with someone who clearly wants a bite. And I eat like a pig lately because I have to just shove food in my mouth so fast and be ready to wash my hands at a moment’s notice in case she fusses or needs me to pick her up. Poor baby!

Josh and I are really looking forward to starting Lillian on solids. But a part of me will be a tiny bit sad too. Up till now she’s only had my breast milk. I will have to ‘share’ with her other food sources soon. I know it’s a good thing, and she’ll love it and we’ll love it. But I’ll miss being her exclusive food source! Of course I plan to keep breastfeeding as long as I can though. We’ll see how this new adventure turns out real soon!

12 Responses to "I think she’s ready"

Sarah says:

8 November, 2011 at 5:06 PM

i totally remember that feeling…and just know that whatever timing is best for your family is BEST! sounds liek she will be ready whenever that time comes, which is a big blessing that she’s so curious now! and I also understand the feeling of having to “share” her needs with other foods…we exclusively breastfed for about 7 months till we started solids and it was a little hard for me too…but we kept going til 18 months and i dont regret one minute! 🙂 but it was def a transition for ME as well as for her to “add to” her diet! Just remember her biggest comfort will still be you..even if she loves those sweet potatos or avacados or whatever it may be!! youre a great mommy! thanks for linking up!!
1. Rachel says:
  
  9 November, 2011 at 11:27 AM
  
  That’s true Sarah! Thanks for saying that! 🙂
Sarah@Crazy Love Gamble-Style says:

8 November, 2011 at 6:03 PM

It only adds to the fun! She will still nurse like crazy. I can’t believe how much Norah eats now (9 months) She wants several bottles plus 3 huge baby food meals (like 8 oz at a time) and finger food all day too, it’s CRAZY!!
1. Rachel says:
  
  9 November, 2011 at 11:28 AM
  
  Oh good, whew! That’s so cool that Norah has such a great appetite! 🙂
Josh says:

8 November, 2011 at 9:59 PM

Thanks for the great post, Honey. I’ve seen what you mean about Lillian’s poor look when we’re eating. I sure hope that she isn’t hurt or sad! When she’s looking at us we also want to always talk to her and give her big smiles, which is tough when we have a mouth full of food.

I have the same feelings you do about this huge milestone of starting solid foods with her. I’m excited that our beautiful girl is growing so well and would be ready but it’s also a little tough to leave those precious tiniest baby days behind. We’ll sure always look back so fondly on all of our memories with her.

I’m also so proud and glad that you’ve exclusively breastfed Lillian, Honey, for over 5 months now! It’s a wonderful thing you’ve done and I can see every day how much our girl loves that special time with you and loves to have your milk. I’m glad to know that she’ll still get to continue with that for as long as she wants to. It is a little tough that you won’t be the exclusive food source but you were for such a critical time that it can never be overstated what you’re done for her growth, development, and happiness. Plus, she’ll still love to nurse when she does.

I can’t wait to see how she likes her first solids!
1. Rachel says:
  
  9 November, 2011 at 11:29 AM
  
  You’re welcome Sweetie! Yes, so sad! Ha ha…you’re so right…I never can smile at her properly with my mouth full of food. She looks at me so strangely! 🙂
  It sure is a big milestone. Sad and happy at the same time!
  Thanks for all your support with the breastfeeding. You’ve been a great help! 🙂
Mom says:

9 November, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Awwww – sweet and cool post:):):) You guys are doing a TERRIFIC job with Lillian so keep on going with your gut feelings about what is right and when – you guys have done everything exactly right for Lillian:):)xoxoxo
1. Rachel says:
  
  9 November, 2011 at 4:53 PM
  
  Thank you so much Mom! 🙂 I am so glad you think that we are doing it right for her! You are so right, it is always important to go with your gut feelings!:) xoxox
Jennifer says:

9 November, 2011 at 8:44 PM

Great post Rachel! Chloe is showing an interest in food too, I’m really excited to start giving her solids but I totally know what you mean about feeling a little sad that she wont be exclusively breastfeed anymore. From the research I have done on baby food it looks like your supposed to feed them breastmilk or formula first and then give them some baby food to eat. I felt better after reading that because my breastmilk is still the most important thing for Chloe’s health.

I’m be excited to read about Lillian’s adventures with solids soon and to see those cute pictures with food all over her face!
1. Rachel says:
  
  10 November, 2011 at 10:52 AM
  
  Thanks Jennifer! Yes, it is exciting and sad at the same time for sure! Yes, that’s good that it will still be the main nutrition source for our little ones for quite some time!
  I know, won’t it be great?! Can’t wait to be posting pics like that! 😉
Elena says:

10 November, 2011 at 6:41 PM

Oh that must be hard!!!! I want to try to delay solids till 8 months since some babies’ digestive system isn’t ready for solids but I don’t knoW that I could resist if Alexis were looking at me like that!
1. Rachel says:
  
  11 November, 2011 at 6:47 AM
  
  It sure is hard! That’s a good idea to wait until her digestive system would be for sure developed enough for solids, but yes SO HARD when they look so interested in what you’re doing and sad to be left out!

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