She has figured out that there is a rather large box in the room that has a picture that moves and makes noise. Therefore, she does not want to nap, nor eat. I feel like I am the man on the cart trying to lead a distracted donkey while dangling a carrot. Except my carrot is a bottle. She sometimes likes to take her time while eating, so I enjoy being where I can watch the game or whatever is playing on TV. However, so does Addy. I haven't had to move to her nursery to feed her yet, but it may come to it.
As I sit on the couch trying to get Addy to eat, she will slowly move her head to where she can see the TV. Once she locks eyes on the TV, feeding is a no-go. She stops completely. Usually if you remove the bottle, she will freak out. But now that the TV has entered the picture, she stays fixed on it. So, I use the bottle and place it by the edge of her mouth, when she goes for it, I move it a little farther, then she will go for it again, then a little farther, until I have her head looking totally opposite the TV. Some might say that it is harsh, but hey, whatever works. To explain the great power of the TV, let me say this, it is even strong enough to pull Addy away from the ultimate food source if you know what I am saying. Powerful I know.
We always knew that TV was influential, but so strong as to rip a baby from the breast? Who knew?
Until next time.
Blessings,
-SH
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