We were going to wait till Ella was 6 months to start solid foods, but she made it obvious she was ready to start eating. (No, she didn't really eat the carrot or the quesadilla off Oma's plate.) She'd practically drool over bites of food Jon carried passed her. I knew I was ready when she started to get super fussy between sides, and started having shorter spans of sleep at night. Because she is so active, I thought to myself this kid needs more food. . now! So, we started 10 days early.
She has been a great eater all along, and solids are no different. She's had, and enjoyed: rice cereal, peas, sweet potato, bananas (the only one that she seemed between not liking and indifferent on - I thought bananas would be a gimme), pears, zucchini, and oat cereal. The only thing I haven't made from scratch are the cereals. I've decided avocados need to be next because I love them. She can't eat even half an avocado, and they don't last so, I would have to eat the rest - why didn't I start this delicious food sooner? Pears are lick-my-daughter's-face-clean good, and sweet potatoes are better than the all doctored up Thanksgiving staple. It takes a lot more time, planning, and packing for travels than just nursing, but so far has been fun.
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