first food.

Don't tell Mike I said this but it is easier to feed a baby who doesn't want to eat. He is trying on jello and resisting the grits and oatmeal I found at the cafeteria. They want him on soft solids - no ice cream (too cold - bummer - frozen custard would make this easier!) and no liquids yet. He has to develop the swallowing skill set first. Not only is the swallowing hard but it is also scary for Mike because of the drowning sensation. It helped when the nurse told him to MUSCLE THROUGH IT.

Now that is language he can understand.

Then Dr. Rich, Dr. Haughey's chief resident, came by to set a good example for Mike with his dish of soft yogurt.