He picked up the piece I sat before him, looked at it...and threw it on the ground. Didn't even get close to his mouth. Meanwhile I'm eating a hot dog making YUM sounds {and meaning it - love me some Nathans} and trying to convince him of the deliciousness that awaits.
Hot dog = fail
That night for dinner I boiled him some ravioli. He has liked these in the past, but yesterday he just threw them off his tray and wanted more green beans.
sigh
The reason I'm thinking about this so much is because his pediatrician said that if he wasn't eating a lot more solids by 18 months then we'll need to consider seeing a dietician/food specialist who can help him transition. I know there are SO many bigger problems that he could have, but the thought of him needing a special therapist makes me want to cry. I feel like a bad mommy.
We were good at breastfeeding! Let's go back to that! {except he doesn't fit on my lap anymore...}
Anyways, thanks for your ideas and support - I'll let you know how it goes.
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I've been trying my hand at couponing recently. Yes, it's a verb now.
You may have seen the TLC show, Extreme Couponing? Well, it's nothing like that. I'm a very non-extreme couponer. Last week I saved 38% off my total bill and felt like a rock star. It's no 98% off, but I'm also not spending 60 hours a week preparing!
Mostly I clip coupons from the paper, then try and match up bargains from our store fliers. I still buy all of the meat and produce that I normally need. I also don't have a huge stockpile {no room or desire}.
Asher gets the system and decided to help make the list yesterday.
Look, Mom, popsicles are on sale!
I'm pretty sure we need popsicles!
Those he eats. Oy vey.
We're off to the store today. What super exciting plans do you have for this Friday? Happy weekend all!
Asher and I are SO stinkin' alike! I love Popsicles too!
ReplyDeleteAnd you are a great Mommy! Don't every think otherwise. You love that boy with all your heart and let him know about Jesus' love -- you're doing all the right things!
As a side on the couponing oneof my favorite sites is hip2save.com She has a lot of the matchups for various stores so you know what to look for as many of the "good" sales happen 2-4 weeks after the coupons come out :)
ReplyDeleteSeraya is seeing a therapist for her feeding issues. She still prefers baby food but has been trying more things lately. SHe has a milk, egg and wheat allergy that was diagnosed at 1 year so for a whole year the baby suffered. Once we took her off milk her symptoms improved so much but now she still has issues with feeding because she is scared whatever she eats will hurt her. So she sticks with the baby food because she trusts it. More recently, she also had a severe allergic reaction to peanut butter so that may now be an issue as well. She is trying though and it is taking time but I have faith now, unlike before, that she will get through. I didn't ant her to see a therapist either because in some sense I felt I failed her. But I now realize that I am helping her through this time and it is better to help correct it now when she is younger and not set in her ways.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, do not even worry about it. I know it's easier said than done, but honestly - you're right about it being a small issue. I've never met an adult or even a kindergartener that still eats baby food or refuses solids, so know that this too shall pass.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog a while back (don't remember how). Have you tried black beans? My son used to love to snack on black beans. He didn't like meat for a while, so we tried black beans and they were a big hit. It might be worth a try to get him some protein.
ReplyDeleteI almost forgot-try dips. He is at an age where he might think it is cool to dip his food in things (my son LOVES dips). Try offering ketchup, hummus, tarter, ranch, mustard, bbq sauce, or even yogurt to dip his different foods in. The novelty of dipping his food may encourage him to take a few bites.
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