First Solids

Today we started Earth's Best Whole Grain Rice Cereal. BabyL loves it apparently. I've tried it and I think it tastes just slightly better than glue paste. I think BabyL thinks it's a game of some sort. We made a big deal out of it, took pictures and a video. I'm glad BabyL likes it. He even grabbed the spoon at one point! I think he's also at the stage where he likes to put everything in his mouth, because he was trying to lick the napkin too when I was wiping his mouth. Nonetheless, he's already a solid-eating champ! Can't wait for the solid poo to come, ha! Next up will be Sweet Potato.

Trying another formula

We bought another formula and tried it on BabyL. It was Nestle Good Start. This time BabyL didn't react to it. Yay! Now we have something to bring on the cruise with us!

Trying formula for the first time

So we tried formula for the first time with BabyL today. It was Earth's Best Organic Infant Formula with DHA and AHA (not sold in Canada). He drank the 2oz quite quickly, so that was a good sign. What wasn't so good was that he got all splotchy red about 4 hours later. It was isolated mainly on his face and body, and he looks how I look after having a few too many drinks.

After a lot of discussions with a number of different people, we decided that BabyL may not be allergic to milk protein (which is in the formula), but sensitive to whatever is in it. Now I have to look for another formula that BabyL can safely drink, and I had such high hopes with this formula too.

BabyL is breastfeeding, and will continue to do so. The reason why we're starting him on formula are several:

1. We are going on a two week cruise. To allow me a few hours to go sightseeing, Hubby has graciously volunteered to stay behind and watch BabyL. However, as I thought about it further, pumping logically just wasn't feasible, so we decided on formula as a solution, and because of reason #2
2. I plan on going back to work after 10 months. BabyL won't be able to drink milk before he's 12 months (and possibly later as he has some eczema), and I simply cannot pump at work, it's impossible for me. I barely have time to pee at work as it is, that's how busy I can be. So he would have to go on formula at that point any ways.
   
3. I hate pumping, and only do so when I need to or have a bit of time.
   

About this blog

I actually have two dudes: my 5 month old baby, BabyL, and my Hubby.

I don't like cooking. In fact, I will do the most loathsome household chore (like scrubbing toilets) rather than cook. I find cooking a waste of time and frustrating at the best of times. From the start of prepping for a meal until you've washed the last dish, should only be a half hour. I don't want to spend more time cooking than that. (I know, dream on!) However, I had promised Hubby a long time ago that I would learn to cook.

So this blog is more about my road towards culinary competence than it is about cooking. This also won't be a real food blog per se, although it may become one over time. I'm hoping to post some recipes, my triumphs as well as my failures. There may also be a few plugs or censors of certain foodie products, as well as other comments that float around in my head. At least that's how it's evolving in my mind right now.

Up until this point, BabyL has ingested only the following: breast milk, Children's Tylenol (White Grape, Dye-Free), Vitamin D drops and saline solution. The saline solution is not intentional, we only use it to help remove any snot from his nose, but it still can get down his throat.

As my main task in life right now is to take care of my baby (I'm still on mat leave), you will see a progression of what I've been feeding my baby as well. As my kid grows, so will my sophistication with cooking. Well, that is the plan at any rate. And that's what this blog is really about.

Wish me luck!