Sleeping cutie

We asked James how old he was. He responded by saying "I'm one month old now, Mom and Dad!" and he stuck his little finger out.

James... the automatic sprinkler!!

James gets the hiccups

James has been doing just great! At his two week doctors appointment we found out that he had gained a whopping 1 pound and two ounces in just one week! He's grown out of his first set of tiny onesies and has now graduated to the small 0-3 month outfits. Today after eating and taking a bath, James got the hiccups (see movie).

Hanging Around

James is coming along really well. He still enjoys sleeping, eating, and uhm, making a bit of mess for mommy and daddy. Today he had his first full bath at home, in his little tub. He only fussed a little bit, which is good for your first time being splashed all over.

Lately it seems like James favorite activity is cuddling. He'll fall asleep in just about any position when he's being held. Here he's sawing logs on Grandma May's arm, happy as can be :). He also likes sleeping in his "Moses Basket".

Homecoming

James and Gemma came home from the hospital Friday. His first car ride went really smoothly and we think he likes being strapped in, snug in his car seat.

Friday night, Gemma's parents and brother Ian came to visit and see their grandson. James enjoyed being held by Grandpa May and was very peaceful with him.




Sleep Deprivation

James's appetite is very strong. He likes to eat every 2-3 hours, all night long. So by today, Gemma and I were very, very tired. But he eats fairly quickly and falls asleep as soon as his tummy is full (below). Also, it seems he has found his eating rhythm, so we should be able to sleep a bit more tonight.

New Arrival

On Wednesday, June 25 at 6:38 pm, James Ian McManus made his grand entry into the world! James weighed in at 7 lb 2 oz, 20 inches in height/length and has an adorable little button nose. Although his current interests are limited to eating, sleeping (see the video) and grasping fingers, we're sure there's a lot more in store for him in the future.

Gemma performed wonderfully during the delivery and she is recovering peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital with James by her side.

We thank all our friends and family for their support and encouragement!