My Baby Eating Has Gone Viral And Now People Want To Call CPS On ME?

I can't believe that this video of my baby eating homemade puree has gone viral and more so, that people want MY head on a platter!

Every parent wants the best for their child, and when it comes to their diet, homemade baby food often tops the list. It offers the assurance of quality ingredients and control over what goes into their tiny tummies. As a devoted mother, I decided to embark on the journey of creating a homemade puree for my baby, Barrett.

Things didn't go quite as planned. "I got this! I am crushing the Mom game," quickly turned into, "Whoops, am I doing this right?"

Armed with sweet potatoes and broccoli, I devoted three hours of my time and effort to creating a nutritious puree for my baby. I carefully steamed the vegetables. First, I steamed the sweet potatoes and then I did the same to the broccoli. The aroma wafting through the kitchen was promising, and my excitement grew as I imagined my little one loving his Momma's cookin'!

With the perfectly steamed vegetables ready, I set out to blend them into a smooth, creamy puree. As the blender whirred, I envisioned the joy on Barrett's face. Seeing the vibrant orange and green food combination filled me with pride!

The moment of truth arrived when I presented the homemade puree to Barrett. As my little one encountered the unfamiliar texture, he expressed his disapproval by spitting out the food. It was not the response I was hoping for, and feelings of disappointment and self-doubt quickly took hold. I tried again. Maybe it was just the first bite. It was an unfamiliar taste for such a young 5.5 month old boy.

Feeling that I was not alone in my struggle, I decided to share the video of my baby's reaction on my Facebook page. I thought it would be an opportunity to connect with other parents who might have faced similar challenges. However, the unexpected happened. The video went viral! And instead of getting a lot of, "I've been there Momma!" I got hate messages from people all over the world saying I was a horrible parent.  One person even wanted to call Child Protective Services on me for feeding my son homemade puree!

In the wake of the video's viral success, I found myself questioning my parenting abilities. Thoughts of being a "bad mother" weighed heavily on my heart.  Parenting is a continuous learning process, and mistakes can become valuable opportunities for growth. Not all babies will instantly embrace new textures or flavors. I learned that it may take several attempts for them to develop a taste for certain foods.

Since that video was posted back in February, our baby has grown to LOVE broccoli. In fact he eats it, and almost every other solid food, every day. We are proud of the little eater he's becoming! I just wish other people could see that.

There's a lot to a name. It kind of becomes your identity, who you are. And you had zero say in the matter. What does your name mean? Do you know? I haven't the foggiest idea what mine means but I know my dad picked it while my mom was in labor because it was the name of the starring character of the movie that was on the TV in the waiting room. I know, real deep.

Well here are the current top baby names in Massachusetts. I'll give you the Top 10 Girl names and then the Top 10 Boy names. I'll list the name... and what the name means. Maybe you, your child or grandchild, or maybe future child will be listed below!

LUCAS

What it means: "bringer of light"

WILLIAM

What it means: "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior"

THEODORE

What it means: "gift of God(s)"

OLIVER

What it means: "olive tree"

JAMES

What it means: “supplanter”

BENJAMIN

What it means: "son of the right [hand]" or "son of my days"

JACK

What it means: "God is Gracious"

HENRY

What it means: From the Old German name Haimirich, which is from the Germanic heim, meaning "home" and ric, meaning "power, ruler"

LIAM

What it means: Desire, Guardian, Helmet, Protector, Boss

NOAH

What it means: It is most likely of Babylonian origin from the word "nukhu" meaning repose or rest, which is possible in view of the Sumerian/Babylonian source of the flood story.

ELLA

What it means: beautiful, fairy Maiden, Goddess

EVELYN

What it means: desired child, island in the water, life, little bird, strength. and wished for

AVA

What it means: "birdlike, lively"

ISABELLA

What it means: "God is my oath"

MIA

What it means: "MINE" or "DARLING"

AMELIA

What it means: "INDUSTRIOUS" or "HARDWORKING"

SOPHIA

What it means: "Wisdom"

EMMA

What it means: "whole" or "universal"

CHARLOTTE

What it means: "free man" or "petite"

OLIVIA

What it means: olive, olive tree, "peace"