How to introduce solids...

We started solids this week. I've been reading and driving myself crazy. The first day I gave him 3oz of formula because he was starving then we gave him as many spoonfuls of rice cereal as he wanted which wasn't much. Or should we offer solids and then top him off with a bottle. We will move on to peas etc in the next day or two so how did everyone else start solids? I know there's no right or wrong really just curious about your experiences. Thanks!