Ladies, reading quickly your posts and as usual, they brought a big smile on my face. Have not got a lot of time to reply to everyone as I m utterly knackered with this heat, I can't sleep well with AC but I need to have it on for the kids ! If it were me only, I would sleep in the garden on a hammoc under the trees....
I will be back soon. I just wanted to say to Eagleray that I agree with you all, no need to listen to HV or particular weaning method, I used to puree food at the beginning and when babies wanted to hold something, I would give a penne pasta or spaghetti for them to chew on while I spoonfed, gradually move the finger food to something less soft. Just make sure it is just long enough for them to hold and not too hard/soft. Banana for example when not too ripe is good. Or beetroot a bit later. Mango is great but tricky to hold, too slippery. Expect food on the floor, on the highchair and on you ! A moved very quickly from puree to lumpy food and I started weaning at 5 1/2 months. Remember that milk remains the main provider of nutrients until 7 months so don't panic if the solid intake seems very little. Keeping an eye on weight gain is a good indicator on how much baby is taking in. Also, poo will show you that more food actually gets in than you think !
Somewhere, I got bitten a few times too and like you, still love her more and more.
Scarecrow, re cuteness from our bigger babies: DS said to me "Mummy, d'you know that putting a baby to sleep is actually work too?" I love him more and more each day, feeling guilty to have a second and having to share my attention.
Oups A is screaming. Have to go. Her sleep has been better lately. LRM, I found a way to get her to sleep by herself, will share this later with you on MN.
Xxxxx from Paris