So I’m saying it again, I
know I haven’t written in forever but I hate to say it...There are other things
I have to do other than write a blog. Like washing my hair, cleaning Jaggers
toys or pureeing his food. Yes you heard correctly, I’m making all his baby
food. We gave him his first solids on his 6-month birthday and it was really
adorable. Side note- why the f*ck are they called “solids” when its really all
pureed foods?!?! Anyway, I am definitely not one to hate on you mamas for
buying jarred food but I still feel guilty about not being able to breast feed
(yes I’m psycho), So I figured the least I can do is puree away. I never
thought I would say this because you can rarely find me in the kitchen but I
LOVE making his food. It’s actually very relaxing and it’s kinda fun to come up
with creations for him. Shai also thinks I’m supermom for making it, which is
very sweet. So far I have gone as basic as butternut squash to spinach &
pear and yams & kale (all organic). I’m sure some of you are gagging
but this kid annihilates his bowl of kale..proud mama indeed. He has liked
every single food I’ve put in front of him with the acceptation of avocado. He
definitely has his father’s appetite and loves to eat!
We are currently doing 2
meals a day and I have a feeling Dr Barry will tell us to take it to 3 meals at
our next appointment since he loves it so much. For breakfast he has full fat
fage yogurt with baby oatmeal and bananas- he’s so grown up its scaring me!!
And for dinner he has some veggie concoction that I make with usually 2 bowls
of organic unsweetened applesauce for dessert. I told you- my kid is an animal.
I really recommend you moms at least trying to make your babies food. Its not
only easy and healthy, I’m pretty sure it’s cheaper. Not the best at math but
that’s what I hear on the mean streets of the Upper East Side. My pediatrician
also told me that I should give J water out of a straw cup (not a sippy!) at 6
months. He said after a while he will accidently get water up the straw and
learn to use it. I’m not sure how but the 2nd time he tried it
voila- he got it. He now loooooves drinking water out of the cup and gets so
excited every time he does it.
PS- I use the Beaba.
In other Jagger news he has
developed a new obsession..swings. I have NEVER seen a kid so happy as when
he’s on that thing. I’m starting to think its bringing him back beautiful
memories of his lamb swing he loved so much as a newborn. Literally EVERY nanny
comes over to watch him swing because he has a smile from ear to ear. I even
purchased a swing that goes in the doorway so he can swing all day at home but
the poor kid kept knocking his head on the wall #epicfail. Guess I'll
stick to the park on 67th street.
Now
it may sound like everything is easy peasy but its definitely not. My little
doll is getting teeth and it is NOT fun. So far one bottom one is through and
another is slowly rearing its ugly head. For the greater part of the day Jagger
is biting down on something. Apparently most babies love those teething toys
you freeze but not my Jagger boy. His favorite teething toy is my collarbone
and let me tell you, it does not feel good. Those gums are strong! I have tried
everything from a frozen washcloth, to baby Orajel and nothing seems to take
away the pain when it hits, which by the way is so random-ugh! I know Tylenol
is commonly used but I prefer to go the natural route as often as possible. If
I don’t use medicine myself that often, I’m certainly not gonna use it on my
son unless its REALLY needed. So this brings me to question for all you moms
out there. Has ANYONE tried an amber necklace? I know its very hippy dippy but
it seems amazing on their websites. According to my trusty Google, amber is a
natural analgesic and babies who wear the necklace just feel better. I just
need to hear it from a “real mom” if it works so any input is greatly
appreciated.
Aside
from this teething thing hes just freakin awesome. He has so much personality
and is such a fun little boy. Hes sitting up so nicely, minus the few times he
fell back and hit his head on the wood floor (oops) and is starting to scoot
backwards on his belly. Every month I say to myself “this is the best age” and
then somehow it just gets better and better.
