Getting Closer to Solids

For anyone who may not know I plan on child/baby led weaning.  I believe babies should not be given solids until at least six months old & even my pediatrician agreed.  Purees aren't really going to be a part of Spencer's diet.  If anyone doesn't know what baby led weaning is please visit here and you can read all about it.  I'm excited to start even though Spencer is no where near ready.  He'll be 5 months old on the 9th. It's hard to believe my tiny 6 lbs 8 oz baby is so big & smart now!  I never imagined I could love a baby as much as I love my angel, and it is something I worried about on a daily basis when I was pregnant. But I worried for nothing. I love him and his sister more than anything and I only want to do what is best and right for Spencer, so no solids until at least 6 months. I also plan to breast feed him until he naturally weans himself no matter what anyone says. Full term breastfeeding for everyone!

Let's Start With the Basics

My name is Keely. I'm a 21 year old SAHM to a lovely 4 month old baby boy, Spencer. He was born on January 9th by repeat csection. He is my rainbow, my pride & joy. I never thought I could love another baby after losing my daughter to Anencephaly in 2011, but I was very wrong. It's been a long, emotional, and trying journey from hearing my daughter's diagnosis to now, but I believe it has helped me become a better mother, a better person even.

I would describe my parenting style as pretty much crunchy. I practice "attachment parenting" I suppose you'd say. I don't follow any guidelines or rules however, I just do what comes naturally or what ever feels right for my family & me. So far so good!

I babywear, sometimes cloth diaper, breastfeed (and plan to for however long it takes him to naturally wean himself), & I don't let my baby cry it out. Judging people and their parenting styles is NOT what I am here for, I don't care how you parent as long as your baby is happy, healthy & safe. Yes, I do advocate the things I believe in, so if you are offended by anything I stand for, I suggest NOT reading this blog!

I suppose that is all for my first post. I'm very new to this so it may take me awhile to catch on!