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Five Months of Jackson Nicholas

It's been a big month for our baby Jack! He's been with us for five whole months, and it seems like each day he is growing and changing. Here's a little update about Jack:


Likes:

  • LOVES bath time with Sammy. Sammy calls it a "brother bath," and they both giggle the whole time. 
  • He really likes to chew on things! He isn't getting teeth, but you would think he is judging by how he gnaws and drools on his toys. 
  • Jack loves his milky. Eating is very serious business around here. 😉 

Dislikes:

  • We've seen an improvement with Jack and riding in the car - thank goodness! Our sweet boy is generally really content. He gets a little nervous around people who aren't his immediate caregivers, but is reassured if mama or daddy are close by. 

Eating:

  • Nothing new to report here! Jack is a great nurser, and takes bottles while at childcare. He is showing interest in food but we haven't started any solid foods with him yet. 

Sleeping: 

  • I *think* we avoided the dreaded four month sleep regression. We had a period of about two weeks where he was waking frequently during the night. We moved him out of his bassinet and into a pack-and-play in our room, and those night wakings went away. I think he just needed more room to spread out. 
  • Jack takes about 3 naps a day, depending on timing and length. It's been so wonderful that he's on a consistent schedule!

Activities: 

  • Jack is really our content, go-with-the-flow baby. He is happy to be wherever his people are. 😊 
  • He really, really loves his brother and gives him huge smiles and laughs when they are playing together. 
  • Jack loves to play "Patty Cake" and sing songs. He will sit on my lap when I am reading to Sammy and really studies the pictures of the book we're reading. 
  • Jack gives the best, most slobbery kisses, and is starting to reach to mommy and daddy to be held. 
Here are some favorite pictures from the last month: 

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