Five Months (Two Months Adjusted)

James has made a lot of progress the past month. He is smiling, cooing, and much more alert. His neck is getting stronger, so he can sit in the Bumbo for 10-15 minutes at a time, until he slides to one side. His favorite spots remain nestled in Patrick's beanbag, or being carried by Mommy or Daddy.

The sleeping is getting better. During a typical night, he might go to bed around 10:00, then wake up around 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00. It varies widely, but he's generally up to nurse 3-4 times during the night. He's started napping in his cradle for longer stretches, rather than just catnapping throughout the day...

Three Months

James was due to be born today. Instead, we have been lucky to get to know him over the past three months. For the next year or two, all milestones will be based on his "adjusted age."

We're so happy to have him home, and we're all settling into our new routines. James is nursing well, and enjoys being held or hanging out in the Bjorn or Patrick's beanbag chair. He sleeps a lot during the day, and is up every 1.5 to 2 hours during the night to nurse. We're convinced he's used to all the activity of the NICU, and it's too dark and quiet at home to sleep. Hopefully he'll figure it out soon.

He's supposed to get formula with his breastmilk a couple of times a day, so Michael (or Gran-D, Gigi, or GrandBob) stays up late to give him a bottle, so Robin can get a chunk of sleep.

Patrick's learning to share with his brother, giving him his first cold. James has been a little stuffed up with a runny nose, but doesn't seem to be too bothered by it...