Motherhood blog baby Aubrey 6-9 months update

Another 3 months has gone by, and it’s been filled with all the classic firsts, given the time of year. We of course couldn’t resist the first pumpkin patch visit, the fireworks display – with the cute ear defenders and the first set of matching christmas pyjamas. I also took every opportunity to dress her in silly or festive outfits, it’s a must.
It has been a time filled with so many more fun new memories with family and friends. Aubrey is growing into quite a character. However, the 9 month old tantrums are something else. Is this a girl thing? She can scream at a level I never knew existed and this is mainly at having her hands cleaned after mashing weetabix into her face, hair and highchair.
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That brings me back to weaning, as I mentioned in my last update. I found this very challenging and anxiety inducing. The fear of her choking made me choose a mixed approach of purées and the now popular baby led weaning. The combined approach made me feel more comfortable and luckily Aubrey took to self feeding finger foods fairly easily once I started to progress these. This is a topic that is mind blowing. If I had any advice, do what you think is best. I had to shut out the noise and try to stop following the endless advice from social media accounts, it was overwhelming. We are now enjoying three meals a day and she is a good little eater, thankfully, but it took a few tears (from me and her), patience and perseverance.

9 months was marked by the festive period for us. Aubrey was spoilt rotten by family, with the joys of soft play being presented at Christmas, meaning the re-arrangement of our furniture. We enjoyed a trip to Vienna Christmas Markets, inevitably juggling meal times, milk and naps on the go.
As we enter the final 3 months of Aubrey’s first year, I am so excited to see what she achieves before turning one. I am equally wanting it to slow down and feeling nervous about the return to work and nursery starting, but am sure we will embrace it for what it is.
Lucy
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