Two Months Old

2 months

Weight: 12 lb

Length: 23.5 inches

Other than the MRI, James has not had any doctor appointments this month. I've been grateful for a few weeks of no new problem to add to my list. Even if it is just ignorant bliss, it is still a nice break. I have also had a lot fewer tears and feel like I'm getting a little bit of a grasp on what we will face. I sure hope to keep it that way for a little while.

I thought that I would be less excited about my second child's developmental milestones. With our situation, however, it has turned out to be opposite of what I expected. I am obsessed with every little milestone he makes. Seeing him progress really lights up my day.

Here are a few things he has been doing this month:

• Swings his arms and legs to hit dangling toys.
  
  

• Vocalizes mood. Happy coos when I give him attention, and sad cues/pouts after he has been crying and is picked up.
  
  

• Grabs on to my pump tubing and once he even disconnected the tubing while I was pumping. Though not likely purposeful, it seemed like a very coordinated reach, grab and pull from the hand furthest away from the pump.

• Either holds onto my hand or "holds" his bottle while being fed.

• Visually tracks things and people well.

• Smiles spontaneously at me. Even if I'm sad these smiles are contagious!
  
  

• When I sing to his good ear, he will turn his head so he can see me.

• Unfortunately, he likes TV like his big sister. Though he at least prefers talking or playing to TV.
  
  

• Has started to REALLY fight sleep and gets quite grumpy when he needs sleep. Does not know how to fall asleep on his own yet.

• Does not like to be alone for more than a few seconds. He will calm down if I am in his view, but fuss loudly if he can't see me.

• Attempts to suck the fingers on his right hand when he doesn't have his pacifier.

• Holds his head up at 45 degrees when on his tummy.
  
  

• His head is quite steady when held in a sitting position.

• He is able to bear weight on his legs.

Dani also enjoys playing with James, even if he doesn't respond much yet. She loves to put baby toys in his hands and help him shake them. She likes to read with him, watch him on the couch, keep him company when I have to get something, sing to him, pat his hair, talk with him about how cute he is, and bounce him in his bouncer. She is the sweetest big sister I could imagine. She is so enthusiastic about everything and always upbeat and happy. I can't help but smile when I think of my sweet kids.