Solids & Stuffiness

Claire came down with a cold late last week. Mom and dad have been chasing her around the house with the bulb sucker. She is very patient and only rarely gets upset. Maybe she understands that it will make her feel better. Mom & dad are watching her to make sure it doesn't escalate into anything serious (like RSV). So far, no fever and she continues to eat, just not as much as normal. 

That didn't stop mom & dad from starting with 'solids'. Solid is a relative term... The first time we mixed the cereal with her milk most of it ran down her chin and onto her bib. Dad mixed it just a bit thicker the next day and she took all of it and then continued to finish her bottle. We tried again this evening but didn't have as much land inside her mouth. Claire tends to slow down how much she eats at night so we didn't have high expectations. Nevertheless, she smiled a lot and continued to open her mouth. All signs mom & dad like to see! 

Look at these chunky hands. Looks like Claire is eating plenty.