Big Day

Well today we had an evaluation at the hospital for both boys in regard to development something that is required for all babies that spend time in the NICU. Both boys did very well especially considering that instead of 9 months they consider them to be 8 months due to their early birth date. The best news was that Jake ranked at 10 months cognitively which we consider a huge sign so far in his development. Then his surgeon stopped by and took a look and felt Jake is healing very well and is pleased. No more follow up necessary for 5 months. Go Jake Go. The only thing stopping him now is his next hand surgery looking to be May 9th. That's the scoop and Jake continues to surprise and make us happy. A few more weeks and he can can resume the tummy time and start to crawl like Luke.

Crying It Out

Sam and I decided to let Jake cry it out a bit as he has been laughing and in good spirits all day, and even exhibited the ability to sleep on his back in our bed. So last night we decided to take the plunge and let him cry it out and see if it worked like last time. Very hard to sit through but after 20 minutes, Jake surrendered and went to sleep. And sleep he did. 4 straight hours. He did awake again but did fall back asleep again for four more hours. We hope we have turned the corner and Jake will now realize its time to get back to basics and get his sleep on.

He was laughing and smiling this am so I don't think he was too mad at us but we'll have to play it by ear. Overall he is doing very well and babbling away.

Doing Well

Jake has been doing well healing and the swelling has been going down. Here's a new photo.

Happy Valentine's Day

Check-Up

Jake met with the neurosurgeon today for a post-op. He was so funny giggling and laughing while waiting for the Dr. He got a good report and the Dr. was impressed that he seemed back to normal. We informed him Jake was almost back to normal, due to the sleeping snafu. We can wash his stiches now so that should start the process of dissolving and in two weeks time we may be able to start letting Jake cry it out a bit more and get him back on track. Jake got a souvenir Cedars Sinai beanie from the Dr and of course had to sport the new look right away.