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Chase Emma turned 1 a few wks back, and as all you mothers know, this is the point where you get rid of the bottle and start giving them whole milk and big people food. Well, i thought this stage would be great but i am having a really hard time. I am not a good cook. On average i would cook dinner for Jamison and I twice a wk. Now that Chase is able to eat more foods i feel guilt about not cooking to i went on a recipe shopping spree and bought so much crap to cook dinner. unfortunatly it turns out Chase is a very picky eater. At her 1 yr check up, the doctor told us to get rid of her bottles ( we threw them away as soon as we got home), and to basically feed her whenever we eat and make sure she gets at least 3 snacks inbetween. So much easier said than done. The doctor also told us to make sure she gets at least 16 ounces of whole milk a day. Also easier said than done. She does not like the sippy cup, she likes drinking out of normal cups. This could be a good thing, but I cant tell how much milk she is actually getting since it seems most of it ends up down the front of her, so i keep pushing the sippy cup but some days it is pointless. I am so paranoid shes not getting enough to eat and drink. I watch for all the signs of dehydration, and she doesnt show any, but i cant help but be worried. How do moms with more than one child do this? I have great respect for you guys!
Anyways, if anyone has any suggestions for me please feel free to share them!!! I am hoping this gets easier soon!