tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post6388028078467027491..comments2024-01-27T06:41:34.292-06:00Comments on Lord, Make Me a Saint: Baby Food!Jamie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-26402923803764923612012-06-20T09:46:57.378-05:002012-06-20T09:46:57.378-05:00Kim--I barely get time to eat now!!!
It is hard to...Kim--I barely get time to eat now!!!<br />It is hard to remember to feed the baby after months of only breastfeeding, that's for sure!! Life alwyas gets a little harder and busier when adding food for baby!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-45025086113568101792012-06-20T09:45:30.203-05:002012-06-20T09:45:30.203-05:00I'm replying anyway!! Marked that site as a &...I'm replying anyway!! Marked that site as a "favorite" lots of good info--thanks!<br /><br />I"m praying for you too Lisa!!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-65531193361573805482012-06-20T09:35:14.520-05:002012-06-20T09:35:14.520-05:00http://www.westonaprice.org/childrens-health/nouri...http://www.westonaprice.org/childrens-health/nourishing-a-growing-baby<br /><br />I like the advice coming out of Weston Price.<br />no reply neede-just move on and know that I'm thinking about you and praying for you every time I read your blog!<br />Hugs,<br />Lisa KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-60510936027727354162012-06-20T08:43:25.028-05:002012-06-20T08:43:25.028-05:00Here's my 2 cents worth. I used to start rice...Here's my 2 cents worth. I used to start rice cereal at 4 or 5 months and it seemed like it got later with each baby (too many other things to do, I guess).After about Baby #4, I pretty much just breastfed to around a year and then they started eating finger foods. I always fed cereal to baby at times other than regular meals, then I would forget. I just never stuck with it! Maybe if you just fed Simeon a little something at your meal times when he seems most interested? Of course, if he really likes it, you won't get time to eat!<br /><br />PS My mom was pushy about baby food and potty training. Now she doesn't say a word.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239496678985882022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-50884153041264683242012-06-20T08:36:24.247-05:002012-06-20T08:36:24.247-05:00Noreen--yes, those expressions are exciting arent&...Noreen--yes, those expressions are exciting arent' they?Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-87712189225530766562012-06-20T08:35:59.880-05:002012-06-20T08:35:59.880-05:00Beth!! so glad you commented....I called the clef...Beth!! so glad you commented....I called the cleft palate specialist and she said start him now and that I won't need to do anything different....not even more runny food...I'm nervous to start! She did warn me of the food through his nose though--he already spits up through there, so kind of used to it although, I'm sure orange or green coming through will be kind of odd to see!!<br /><br />Simeon is definately NOT my chunkiest baby!!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-60766762557764781512012-06-20T08:33:42.579-05:002012-06-20T08:33:42.579-05:00Odie--didn't think you'd know the answers ...Odie--didn't think you'd know the answers to this post!! Always great to see that smile though!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-15571447592554513922012-06-20T08:25:18.012-05:002012-06-20T08:25:18.012-05:00That's exciting news Jamie! Simeon is growing...That's exciting news Jamie! Simeon is growing so fast!! It's been years since I gave my son baby food so I don't recall the process but I remember loving his expressions as he tried each new food! Precious moments!noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-47401632503835127402012-06-20T06:51:17.053-05:002012-06-20T06:51:17.053-05:00We had to go really slow with Leo and make everyth...We had to go really slow with Leo and make everything very liquid. He had trouble with his cleft and sneezing food out his nose. It was pretty stressful for awhile. We had a feeding specialist start coming once a week when he was around 9 months. He really had about one meal a day starting then and we worked our way up. He had mostly breastmilk til about a year... Yet he was by far my biggest chunkiest baby!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-83944749093922214002012-06-20T06:47:42.890-05:002012-06-20T06:47:42.890-05:00Always great to see one of your post pop up Sweet ...Always great to see one of your post pop up Sweet Thang. Just saying hi as the topic went right over my head. Glad you got a lot of comments.<br />Hugs, <br />OdieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-15658056614949424572012-06-20T03:59:16.389-05:002012-06-20T03:59:16.389-05:00Nutritionally, the jarred stuff is measured as bei...Nutritionally, the jarred stuff is measured as being just as good as homemade. I do question whether or not we are measuring everything that matters. I just don't see how jarred food can be as nutritious as fresh, so I wonder if maybe there are compounds we don't even know about that are lost through canning. Anyway...<br /><br />For Eliot, I made batches and froze- that didn't take up too much time, really. It was more like two hours up front for a month of food cubes. For Ivy (and probably also for Roslyn) I just made a bit extra of our evening food and pulled hers out before salting, etc. Then I fork mashed. I'm giving Roslyn fork mashed as well. It takes longer for them to get the hang of it, but they adjust to eating real food faster that way. Not sure if that would work with Simeon, or if he needs his foods truly pureed.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501575551066939483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-52830987560956013492012-06-20T00:08:36.774-05:002012-06-20T00:08:36.774-05:00Becky--Yeah, usually my babies start showing signs...Becky--Yeah, usually my babies start showing signs of being ready...or I am excited for them to start, I don't know...but starting foods means more time, and a change in routine. They get used to the more food than just milk and want it!!<br /><br />How exciting that Henry started already!! We haven't done it yet....I'm always nervous to start...Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-45973249487959590852012-06-20T00:06:33.034-05:002012-06-20T00:06:33.034-05:00Second Chances--Funny you say that about peas, bec...Second Chances--Funny you say that about peas, because my babies --none of them have liked peas!!! (and I hate them too) OK, I like Pea pods and Edamame, but not regular peas, unless they are in something, but not plain. <br /><br />You are right, my doctor told me the same thing, no nutritional value really, just to get them used to the textures...<br /><br />I haven't started yet on him...Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-46664194917332419922012-06-20T00:04:08.811-05:002012-06-20T00:04:08.811-05:00That rice cereal has NO flavor does it? My babies...That rice cereal has NO flavor does it? My babies love it....I switch to the oatmeal later.....You remind me of my mom, I still remember her feeding my sister Dutch Apple Dessert and Fruit Delight and eating more than she was!! hahah!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-28158078659613607442012-06-20T00:02:48.039-05:002012-06-20T00:02:48.039-05:00Allison--wow, never heard breastmilk tasted like b...Allison--wow, never heard breastmilk tasted like bananas...hmmmmm, maybe Christine had something there to use my frozen breastmilk to make bread---banana bread---mwa haha haha!! (just kidding)<br /><br />I've never found solids to make my babies sleep better or longer, I've thought it a old wives tale...til todays' comments anyway!! I agree, that the babies show us signs of readiness for every step, even potty training!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-84209201701427034272012-06-20T00:00:25.260-05:002012-06-20T00:00:25.260-05:00Monica--I knew you'd be the homemade maker, I ...Monica--I knew you'd be the homemade maker, I SO want to make my own baby food, but my husband is like...."when are you going to find the time to do that inbetween pumping and everything else?" I think homemade is probably much more nutritious, right? <br /><br />I do the smaller quantities too, but always give that cereal too, twice a day if I remember right....I agree, I know they say that food should not replace breastmilk, but it does to some extent, because they are not as hungry.<br /><br />Saurkraut and liver and Science experiments made me laugh!!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-87355197428374745232012-06-19T23:56:13.349-05:002012-06-19T23:56:13.349-05:00Nicole--kind of, I know with my last baby, I tried...Nicole--kind of, I know with my last baby, I tried to feed her more table food, thought it would be easier, then I always worried if she ate enough...That baby food is so darn expensive.Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-54317829581905136242012-06-19T23:54:48.347-05:002012-06-19T23:54:48.347-05:00Yeah, is there any replacement for cheerios? Chex...Yeah, is there any replacement for cheerios? Chex has several GF cereals, but they don't dissolve like cheerios, and those baby puffs, have gluten in them too....Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-7573574257385900852012-06-19T23:53:57.126-05:002012-06-19T23:53:57.126-05:00Amy--so why yogurt because of the antibiotics? Si...Amy--so why yogurt because of the antibiotics? Simeon had to be on antibiotics twice so far, first because of his kidneys at birth and then after his surgery. what age is ok to start yogurt? I think I've waited til 10 mos in the past....<br /><br />poisoned baby food? Oh, my gosh, that's terrible. <br /><br />the chewing food reminds me of a mother bird--cute.Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-21906139910881766952012-06-19T23:51:07.590-05:002012-06-19T23:51:07.590-05:00OK Neen--you deserve to have a couple out of 11 ki...OK Neen--you deserve to have a couple out of 11 kiddos to be up in the night--haha--just kidding!! I feel that way with Simeon, I worry more because he's been through so much. Your sweet babies will do fine....go with your gut instinct!!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-77231451493271595682012-06-19T23:48:27.557-05:002012-06-19T23:48:27.557-05:00That sleeping through the night thing, never worke...That sleeping through the night thing, never worked for me....my babies love to nurse at night. --Simeon does sleep for about 3-5 hours now--there's at least one time of a 5 hour span, and then a 3 or vice versa...I don't think food will make a difference. <br /><br />With all the gluten probs he had earlier, I'm worried he'll not tolerate food...might have to wait a little longer.<br /><br />I always treasure the night feedings, still do, that time goes fast.Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-70094502766597909292012-06-19T23:46:10.037-05:002012-06-19T23:46:10.037-05:00Tracy--would love to hear how you puree chicken? ...Tracy--would love to hear how you puree chicken? do you think Simeon will be able to eat it, will it be smooth enough with no roof to his mouth? How did you make your egg yolks and what age did you do it?Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-83949722338025557922012-06-19T23:44:54.752-05:002012-06-19T23:44:54.752-05:00Oh, Laura, my girls love avocados now, we fight fo...Oh, Laura, my girls love avocados now, we fight for them, I barely get them cut up and they are gone before I even get a bite!! haha!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-55531156669547633772012-06-19T23:43:51.621-05:002012-06-19T23:43:51.621-05:00Laura--I think I did the same thing with Jedi, for...Laura--I think I did the same thing with Jedi, for the same reason, he was the first and I just hurried those steps...good thing he was ready and did fine!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-11344244144351746522012-06-19T23:43:05.507-05:002012-06-19T23:43:05.507-05:00Hi Jen!! I think the babies really show signs of ...Hi Jen!! I think the babies really show signs of readiness or not...with my 3rd, she was so gaggy, that I tried several times, she just didn't like the texture of food in her mouth. Simeon is starting to grab at our food and really watch us eat...sign of readiness...it's just taking that first step, because once we start, it takes a lot of extra time to do!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.com