It was exactly 6 months ago that I moaned and groaned till she popped.hehe...Time flies huh.
So everyone had been asking me "when are you going to feed her with food?" (as if my milk is not food?!) You know how it is...the older generation has always believe in feeding really young babies with rice or porridge.Anyway,my answer was always-"Just like her brother,when she turns 6 months".Then,they'll reply..."oh,poor thing,she needs food lahh,etc,etc...."
I stand my guard.I want to breastfeed my little girl exclusively for the first 6 months and I did-just like her bro.And today,together with the moral support and hoorays from my FIL,SIL and the rest (even her own brother was super excited!),my baby girl had her first scoop.
She was delighted and curious at first...but after 2 feeds,she decided breastmilk is still for her!So she started pushing it out and making bubbles instead.
And she's so gleeful about it!
Check out her lashes!I want! ; p
So she has finally eaten food.But that doesn't mean,she must eat anything or everything.I'm totally strict on what goes into my kids' mouths and I'd appreciate that should someone wants to offer anything to my kids (i'm talking about both),that they ask me first.It irks me when people simply choose to give them as they like-sweets,chocolates,crackers,gassy drinks...the list goes on.I will allow it if I think fit.Over the top,you think?Well,they are my kids after all and I have the right to decide what's best for them.
Of course,for my baby girl,breastfeeding is still going strong....hopefully till she turns two,Insya Allah.Tiring as it may be,it's so nice to have her cuddled up to me....and smelling her hair and skin,while she touches and searches my face with those tiny fingers : )
2 comments:
hi there. i totally take you stand on what the baby/child consume. i live with my in-law and they look care of my hubby's nephew & nieces and i was horrified to see them wanting instant noodles, porridge, syrupy drinks and they got them all!
even i detest instant noodles!
and they wonder why the kids can't keept still. i'm currently preggers and i'm darn worried, la. i wonder how i can put it nicely to my in-laws, the do & don't of my (future)child's feeding... haiz!
Hi...
I guess before your baby is born,you and hubby should speak to ur in-laws abt this.Very sensitive...so you have to be tact yet firm.After all,it's for your baby's own good.
Good luck : )
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