"Momsicles"

Now one must be aware, although I am a mother of six, I am a first time mom to my sweet baby James. Maybe the same doesn't go for all but I am definitely a paranoid first time mom. I am very much "by the book". Another thing that all should know is I am exclusively breastfeeding James until six months old and James will be five months old tomorrow. Our ventures with food have yet to begin but I did get a taste of the messy world of solids. :0)

Introducing "Momsicles"! Now in case I haven't given enough hints; "momsicles" are breast milk popsicles. Ew; you say? Well, James does beg to differ. Of course; now the question is, "Where does one obtain such tasty treats?". My dear friends I will now give you the recipe, I'll even include a few pictures!

Ingredients and Supplies

~Some full chachas
~Breast milk from those full chachas
~A pump
~An ice cube tray
~A freezer
~A freezer zip-lock bag
~A sharpie marker
~A mesh teether

Step One: You take a breast pump; the one that suits you bests

Step Two: You pump out a few ounces of breast milk (yummy yummy)

Step Three: You pour the breast milk into a clean ice cube tray

Step Four: You place tray in freezer and freeze for a couple hours

Step Five: While freezing prepare zip-lock bag by writing "made-on" date with sharpie marker.

Step Six: You remove frozen breast milk cubes and place in zip-lock bag

Step Seven: You place one cube (we used half) into the mesh teether and give to baby

Step Eight: The little man enjoys :0)

Five months old and this is my first run in with solids. Oh boy, I have quite a journey ahead of me! Now I do feel that I need to tack on a few warnings for any mamas wanting to try this tasty baby treat. Be prepared for mess, the bib is a must. Another thing James taught me was a small little treat is a tease and he will not tolerate it. Promptly after joyfully eating, I was commanded, by him, to feed him more. Then when the second half was gobbled he was quickly placed on the breast to satisfy his sudden ravage hunger.