Hello all! I just wanted to share a little bit about Eliza Faris's personality. Well, she can't say much of anything (except Da-da), so she speaks in her own language. You can tell that she is really trying to make sense out of her babble, but we don't understand it! She'll look at us right in the eyes and say "la?" and we're like..."uhhhh??". So all this leads me to explain that we are having major communication issues. Eliza Faris has not yet been able to do the signs that I've been trying to teach her, so the poor girl has so much to say, but no way to say it. The place that this has become the biggest problem is the high chair. Feeding time is not pleasant to say the least. I know that the stage will pass, but it's very unsettling right now. It is interesting to add that EF has always had eating issues. I had a hard time nursing her and we've had a hard time getting her to eat any solid foods. She definitely has her favorites and it's so hard to make sure she's getting the calories and nutrition she needs. She still depends on a bottle 4 times a day because she really doesn't eat that much food. So, a typical meal would involve strapping her into her high chair, putting on her bib...and the screaming/whining begins. I offer her a bite of food on a spoon, she swats at the spoon. (I've tried giving her her own spoon and everything else people told me to do.) We battle it out for a few more minutes and the screaming gets louder as I have to say "NO" and squeeze her little hand to get her to stop. I finally give up with food all over my pants, all over her clothes and the floor, and give her some cheerios/raisins/cereal bar/banana to eat. She proceeds eat maybe a bite and then throw the rest on the floor. More discipline ensues, causing more crying. I give up and that meal is over. Arrrrrgggghh!!!
So, in talking with a lady in Augusta who has older children, she said that I need to be thankful for this personality trait. Eliza Faris's strong-will and stubborness will help her down the road. I know this!!! But that doesn't mean that I like those traits in my little baby. She is such a sweet and gregarious little girl and is really "good", but when she wants something or wants her way, we'd better watch out! I've heard of babies that will eat anything. Such is life with a toddler! Anyway, just wanted to share.
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Hey! Amanda sent me the link to this post b/c EF sounds SO MUCH like my little girl (18 months). We have some real issues with eating and also the throwing it on the floor as well. We definitley have stong-willed little girls!!! I don't have much advice as I struggle with these same issues, but I know misery loves company so I wanted to let you know you are NOT ALONE!! Good luck:) ~Caroline
This baby sounds just like a Connor... stubborn and strong willed.
I had this problem with Noah and I talked to his doctor about it and he said that food battles at this age aren't worth it. The high chair is the one place that toddlers can be in control and the more it turns into a battle, the more both of you are going to dread meal time. Noah did go through this stage when he was about 15 months and I just gave him what he would eat and always offer something different for him to try at every meal. I swear there was one month that the only thing he would eat was crackers and milk. I felt like a bad mom, but you can't really force feed them at this age. So I gave him what he would eat.
Noah is a peanut and always has been and we've tried everything to get him to gain weight and eat. Noah goes through phases where he eats ALL the time, then for a couple of weeks he wont come near food. We kind of go with his flow and don't make it a battle, if he is hungry, he'll eat, which he eventually does. It is a little different with Noah because he can communicate his needs/wants.
I am sorry you are going through this and I know it is made even worse by the communication barrier, but it will end and she'll be able to tell you exactly what she wants, when she wants it. The second year is really trying , but we all get through it and the fact they are so darn cute really makes up for all of their naughtiness.
p.s. if you want a list of some of the foods I tried with Noah I'd be happy to give you one.
Caroline and Rebecca, thank you for your comments!!!! Just knowing that someone else understands makes it so much better. My mom always tells me that all of this will pass, so I'm trying not to worry about it too much! Rebecca, please send me that list if you get a chance. Thank y'all for reading!
Hummmm...I wonder if her eating issues have anything to do with the reflux she experienced earlier. Maybe she relates food to those bad pains. Is the reflux lingering, maybe??? Margarita
I don't know Mom. My gut feeling is that she's just trying to assert herself at the high chair. I could be wrong though!!
She likes to eat for Daddy!
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