I tried to post the other day but couldn't get the post reply button to work!

Georgi - you can always prepare your meals and then take a portion and put in the fridge or freezer for BJ to have the next night. That way you aren't making anything extra or separate at the time. You may already be doing this...

As for beetroot, I have to admit that isn't something I have tried. But I read somewhere that you could try roasting it? My opinion is just try it, don't try anything new that day and just see how he goes.

I hope BJ is back on to his milk and solids by now!

Tanya - You sound like you have a wonderful and very sensible paed. That letter is probably something most mums need every now and then. If only you could nominate her for some award for going above and beyond her job! And also for making a complaint against your MCHN. I still can't get over that, and as I suspected you are not the only one she is saying it too. Just too too too scary!

As for eggs, we first tried it as scrambled eggs. I think it doesn't matter if you try it on its own or in a recipe for the first time, as long as it is well cooked (no runny whites or yolks) and you introduce it on a day where you don't introduce anything else that is new you should be fine. As for bad reactions, it is like all the other "risky" food. Do your research and decide for yourself whether you think early or late introduction is the way to go for you. I personally believe that if there is no direct allergies in the family (direct being Mum, dad or sibling only) then it is fine to introduce at a time that suits you. Others of course believe in waiting until they are older, but only you can decide what is right for your child.

Ok, I had better run. I am at work so have to make sure I get something done today, although I know I would much rather hang around on BB all day!!