Feeding Alex baby food has definitely been a struggle for me. I keep hearing all of these stories from my friends who have or have had babies, that they just LOVED their baby food, and it was so much fun feeding them. I am not so lucky. Alex hates his baby food - unless of course it's sweet potatoes, banana mango smoothie, or oatmeal. Those are the only things he likes to eat with vigor. Not a very healthy diet alone, so other things must be forced upon him.
He is a VERY stubborn boy! (No question where he gets THAT from, I know.) And He keeps his mouth tightly shut when he doesn't like what we're feeding him. We have to pursuade him to open his mouth by making him laugh, blowing in his face, or even try to pry it open with his spoon. It has been a struggle trying to feed him - he just doesn't like anything but me. And, as flattering as that is, he is also becoming a horribly distracted nurser. He eats for 3-4 minutes then pulls away and wants to crawl away. It worries me that he may not be getting enough nourishment, or even enough to drink. Did I mention he also HATES his juice? What kind of a kid hates juice?? Oh wait, Mine does. At least he likes water well enough. Thank goodness for that!
Anyways, it has all been in vain it seems, and I can't comprehend in the least what that kid of mine is thinking. I can't believe I birthed such a picky eater! For pete's sake, I love food! And so does Xander, so why does our son hate it? *sigh* It is definitely frustrating for me...and I am trying so hard to understand what he wants, and how I can make sure he is getting enough to eat. Maybe, since he is teething really bad, that is the reason. I just don't know yet, but I am losing heart everytime he refuses to eat. Hopefully we can try better as time goes on. And hopefully this is just a phase he is going through. We'll find out. Anyways, just me venting some frustrations.
My exact thoughts with the picky eating! I don't know HOW Ender can be so picky-- I too love food! With a passion! But there are lots of times he just won't touch the food I give him if he even thinks it won't be great. :( And you can bet we try all sorts of tactics...
ReplyDeleteThe only comfort I find for myself when I worry about getting my son enough nourishment in his diet (and seriously, he's 3-- so even though at your son's age he'd eat mostly anything, he's become picky, so I can definitely relate)...erm, where was I? :D Ah. I just have to hope that he really does know what his body needs for the most part, and I'm grateful he eats his vitamins. :\
Sometimes I feel bad when doctors nod their heads "sympathetically" and talk about how much he needs to eat those veggies...darn it, I try!
I feel your pain, Mo! At the same time, don't worry too much! I'm sure that Alex is quite healthy, normal and as happy as he ought to be. :)