One Month Old!

Josiah is...

...1 month old!

2 weeks old

For a look at Victor's 1-month mark...

Dear Josiah,

We have had a month together now... a month of not being pregnant (it feels wonderful!) and a month of re-learning the mysterious world of newborns.  

You will probably have lots of folks looking for similarities and differences between you and your big brother Victor.  You look quite like your big brother, especially when you sleep.  Both of you so beautiful... again I find myself marveling that God would entrust such a perfect little person to our care for a little while.

- You have been a good spitter ever since the hospital (even earlier than Victor)--and started on some reflux medicine last week.  Happily, it already seems to be helping.  Spit-up was a regular part of life with your brother, and now we're armed with burp rags and bibs again.  It's no big deal, really (but I do still marvel that such a little person can soak an entire outfit so thoroughly in so little time... mine, not yours).

- You are a real grunter, particularly in your sleep.  Since your bed is in our room for now, we are real familiar with your funny noises now (but I think Daddy can sleep through most of them!).  We chuckle at your little goat bleat when you're waking up.

- So far, you're a mellow, flexible little fellow... content to sleep during runs to Target or the office, content to sit in your little buzzing seat during supper, taking in the scene with big eyes, content to snuggle with Mom or Dad during church.  You sleep much more than Victor did!  

- I wouldn't say we've reached any particular schedule, but you are stretching the time between feedings little by little.  This afternoon you went 5 hours!  Normally your bedtime is around 8pm, and you may give me a 4 hour stretch before waking up at midnight... then 2 or 3, and then (Daddy sweetly snuggles you when he gets up) you will often let me sleep until almost 7 before your next meal.  But there are also nights when you want to eat every 2 1/2 or 3 hours...

Your big brother surely loves you--giving you bunches of kisses on the cheek every day.  And Momma and Daddy love you too.  Every day brings its own set of mysteries and challenges, but God is supplying grace for each one, and we are so glad you're a part of our family!

Happy 1-Month, little buddy.

Momma