What was Your First Food as a Baby?

If you are not following Emily’s Heart on Facebook, then you are missing out on a fantastic success story.  The page offers Emily and her family’s journey through Emily’s development with AV canal, a congenital heart defect, and Down syndrome.  This family has had their difficult times in the beginning of Emily’s life but recently she has been achieving her milestones with a big smile.

On Tuesday, November 29th, Emily passed a swallow test and was cleared to begin stage 1 baby food.  Her awesome mom decided her introduction to the food world should be pears.  What do you think about that?  Emily’s Heart Facebook page has a heartwarming video of Emily’s big brother helping to feed her.  Go take a look and click follow!  This family could not be more strong and adorable!

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