Junior: March 2005 Archives

Magda had her first "solid" food on Sunday. It was rice cereal mixed with formula and, frankly, was only a little more "solid" than what she gets from the bottle or boob. Still, it was her first spoon-fed meal. She's definitely ready for the spoon -- none of that tongue reflex that prevents you from feeding younger babies -- and has been eyeing Jennifer's eating curiously (and jealously?) for the last couple of weeks.

The feeding wasn't as messy as I'd expected. Jennifer would give Magda her spoon full, and Magda would keep about half of it in. She'd always have this surprised -- and not necessarily pleased -- expression on her face. But then she'd open up for the next spoon. It reminded me of the time when I was feeding my baby brother lemon juice...

We planned ahead and caught her first feeding on video. While I take plenty of photos, I've only taped her a few times and really should be more diligent about it.

Magda had another weigh-in at the doctor's yesterday. She's now back on the growth chart at the 10th percentile and we won't need to go back until her regular 6 month checkup. At the rate she's filled out (and no, Rita, she's not "fat") I wouldn't be surprised if she moves more towards the middle of the weight range.

So now my only concern is that the mega-pack of the size 1-2 diapers I bought the other day runs out before she outgrows it. 'Cause she sure does grow fast.