Feeling deflated at the start of weaning

If spoon feeding doesn't go well, try baby led weaning. My son had a lot more enthusiasm for that.

There is nothing wrong with that. Everything is literally trial and error at that age so please don’t be discouraged. Just continue to try different foods with different textures and different combinations of things. It’s all still new to her. She will figure out what she really likes. Just give her more time.

Also I got in a pickle too when my daughter wouldn't wean but at 7months I wouldn't worry so much hun, 😅 I ended up mostly bottle feeding my girl until 18months every child is different and I second Cory because finding foods they can eat them selves is a different ball game. Don't force at all it's supposed to be fun and obvs your doing great trying veg and a variety of options is good but at this age it's mostly about transition at there pace so whatever they try or you get in them is great! Honestly wish I had someone tell me all this. Everyone will tell you something different but do what you know is best! Mum guilt is real I feel you on that, your not doing anything wrong.
When they hit new milestones aswell (I found some things my girl loves one day she hates the next) 😂
It's all about getting creative ✨️
Food play is really good for development aswell
I felt some kind of way too in my first property because of mess and I had carpet which wasn't the greatest as any mess I was there cleaning 😂

They’re still learning, I really wouldn’t count spoons etc. They don’t understand what food ‘is’ and maybe we’re still a bit full, their stomachs are only tiny and just like their milk intake goes up and down so does their food.

Food before 1 is for fun, please don't " force" food into her.
Let her explore new tastes and textures, it can take up to 15 goes at something for a baby to actually try it and like it. So don't pressure yourself!

Broccoli and butternut squash are very different textures which can have a huge difference in something.

My daughter loved sweet potato at 7 months but hated carrot.

You also have to remember that it’s only a few days in so it is very new to her.

If you feel confident doing so, try a mixture. For example a solids finger of butternut squash and a puree of it.

Mt daughter loved having purées at the start but my son hated it and was always BLW cos he watched his sister.

Don't be discouraged. Like others have said it's exploration at this age. The food journey is one of the hardest parts. As they get older you spend a lot of time cooking and preparing food for them to love one day and refuse the next. So have low expectations and less pressure on yourself.

Right now they don’t need food for meals but just tasting and getting used to it so don’t keep track and beat yourself up he only had 5 spoons it does not matter if anything I’d say give him the spoon after like 3 you give then he can play and try to feed himself babies love being able to eat on their own and it’s a new big step

Babies at that age don't really have much "taste," they start to develop their own tastes later. Be patient. She will go through many phases of liking and not liking various foods. Weaning is a marathon, not a sprint, and it isn't over in a month. It takes years for kids to develop their own tastes. For now focus on trying new flavours, letting her explore and touch and taste, but low-pressure. If she's not into it, don't force it, you'll just create a negative association.