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Maylin is 15 Months Old





Today Maylin turns 15 months old. It feels bitter sweet to me. I am so glad we have her and enjoy every day that she grows, yet I wish time would slow down because I don't want to loose my baby to quickly. The bonding process has gone very well. It is as if we have always had her. She loves us all too. She prefers me which I hear is a good thing. She hugs her brothers and sister and gives them kisses good-night. When daddy comes home from work she squeals and runs to him. She loves to rub my hair when she is sick or trying to sleep. She feels at home and knows her way around and isn't shy to ask, or for that matter take, what she wants. The hardest part has been with eating. She doesn't eat much which worries me. She would eat Top Ramen and popcycles every day, but that's not to healthy. I am not sure what to do. Any suggestions? Maylin is happy 99% of the time. But she can pitch a fit! Wow!! That tiny body packs a punch.





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Glenda said…
She is so cute, Laurel. You are so blessed. I am not sure that any 15 mo. old eats what they are supposed to. I remember one child that ate nothing but Cherrios at that age, and another that ate nothing but peanut butter sandwiches from about age 5 to age 6. I am not sure you need to worry much. I did think it was weird that the reports you got from China indicated they started babies on solid food much earlier than we do here. I don't think that has much to do with her appetite now, but feeding eggs to a 4 month old, how weird is that.
June 5, 2007 at 5:34 PM
Eliza2006 said…
Here are Eliza's faves:
Sweet potatoes
cottage cheese (I mix it with everything...sweet potatoes, apple sauce, etc).
Yogurt
string cheese
bananas
frozen lima beans (good for teething relief)
familia (whole grain baby cereal)
edemame (you can get a huge bag at costco. This is her absolute fave)
Pasta with cheese, butter and spinach
I've made smoothies with berries and bannanas. You should try making a smoothie with bannana strawberries and milk and make your own popcicles out of it...maybe she'll go for that?
Have you tried congee with fish or chicken? That's what a lot of babies in China are used to eating.
Sometimes I have to give Eliza the bowl on her high chair tray and put a spoon in each of her hands to occupy them and then feed her.
Eliza is not a fussy eater, but maybe you can try some of these things? Hang in there!
e-mail me @ utahvisionteacher@yahoo.com if you want any other suggestions. I can give you my phone # and we can chat!
June 5, 2007 at 9:16 PM
Eliza2006 said…
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June 5, 2007 at 9:56 PM
hooli said…
Lol, the most important thing for her right now is to see all her family members eating. What she actually eats is not as important right now. Seriously. I'm eating a great book called, Just Two More Bites. It's helping us. But we're trying not to sweat intake as much as healthy habits, like not eating while watching TV. You might enjoy the book. I'll show it to you when we get together tomorrow.
JbF
June 6, 2007 at 11:51 AM
hooli said…
pS -- I just noticed all the mistakes I made in my comment. But, I'm using my b-berry. So, forgive. Thumbing it is creating brain processing issues for me. ;0)
June 6, 2007 at 11:54 AM
Anonymous said…
What cute pictures! Emily will only eat Top Ramen, M&M's, juice, pears and mini marshmallows. She did gain 1/2 pound since her last doctor visit so maybe Top Ramen is a healthy diet!! Just kidding. We're hoping the formula three times a day will help. Hang in there with the food. Glad to know it is not just Emily...maybe it is a Hubei thing!
June 6, 2007 at 6:03 PM
Devin said…
I am really excited to see Maylin this coming July! Y'all make a great, cute family! Tell Alex that my favorite baseball team is the Twins...That means I need to come see him play. I have heard great things about his baseball talent.
June 7, 2007 at 6:29 PM
Susan said…
I love these pictures! I'm sorry it has been so long since I posted a comment. Every time I get on the computer there is something to get me off right away. I am so glad to hear she is bonding well. I hope you figure out her eating soon. If she ikes popsicles you could at leats make your own smooties that are healthy and freeze them.
June 10, 2007 at 10:39 AM
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