Starting Solids

This was something that I have been looking forward to for quite a while. A lot of people seems to dread this stage of baby's life but I couldn't wait!
And when I finally started it did not go as I had imagined! I started on a Saturday and I tried to do it as similarly to Meera as possible (since that went quite well). But Misha did not seem to enjoy the experience. After a few mouths she was wriggling and squirming trying to get off the high chair. I had to end the session before she finished eating (and it was only like 1 scant teaspoon of rice). Sunday wasn't any different...she didn't eat everything.
I started to get concerned (although it was only day 2, I did not want this to become a habit where every feeding session had her unhappy). I looked back at our videos of Meera eating and realised a couple of things; the spoon was different. I bought a Combi spoon which Meera ate from but I realise initially I had started with a different type. Also because I was using the Combi spoon (which has a deeper scoop) I was having to feed her by tilting the spoon way back into her mouth. I also re-read my book on solids which says you should place the spoon at the tip of the tongue and allow baby to suck in the food.
So on Monday I made a few changes (the munchkin spoon actually made it easier to place food at the tip of the tongue since its quite shallow) and she ate really well. *beaming* It's still early to tell but I'm guessing those few changes made a difference. The other thing is maybe she was too tired during the weekend...

I came across this site which gives an idea of how much she should be eating:

• At least 5-6 breastfeeding sessions per day or 24-32 ounces formula or combination (decrease solids if your baby is not taking in at least this much)
• Water is unnecessary (breast milk and formula have plenty of water in them). If your baby has any constipation issues, focus on P-foods (pears, prunes, etc.)
• 1-2 servings baby cereal (1 serving = 1-2 Tablespoons dry)
• 1-2 servings fruit (1 serving = 1-2 Tablespoons)
• 1-2 servings vegetable (1 serving = 1-2 Tablespoons)