Baby J turns five months old today. High five for Javier!
Now, I figured I better get down to listing his little achievements before they all slip my mind. I didn’t get to do this the first time round, and this could jolly well be our last chance.
So, this is what our baby boy has been up to.
- He just cut his first tooth a week ago (bottom left front tooth). (This sometimes makes me a bit edgy while nursing.)
- He loves to make vowel sounds: aaah, oooh, ehhh, but has stopped making sounds like goo and waah which he often did somewhere between the first and second month.
- He packs a good punch and kick. Sometimes I feel like I’m fighting a grown boy when he’s worked up and hungry. At which times both my hands will be tied up with his, and I need to draw my knees up to block his kicks.
- He laughs to smile at familiar faces, and laughs when you make funny repetitive noises.
- He loves his morning walks.
- During his walks, when an unfamiliar aunt tries to baby-talk him, he scrunches up into his I’m-going-to-cry face.
- He can flip from back to front; the first time was when he was about 3 months.
- He can flip from front to back on occasions.
- He can hold his head nearly 90 degrees up when he’s on his tummy.
- He loves to ‘stand’ and support his weight on his legs, with our arms under his of course.
- He gets all excited when he gets to smell something new, like an apple or a herb.
- He’s still on mummy’s milk, pretty much exclusively.
- He hasn’t slept through the night till dawn yet, but we’re working on it!
- He can grab his favorite toy and (I think) is just starting to pass an object from one hand to the other.
- He makes funny belchy faces when he tastes medicine (the first was when he had his rotavirus vaccine).
- He’s absolutely into his sister. He just takes in every bit of her when she’s around. Needless to say, we love their interactions!
Here’s my fav picture of him and the older sister. They look almost like they are playing with each other!
Happy 5th month, baby J! We love you!
Now…will you excuse me while I give myself a pat on the back for surviving enjoying these five (almost blissful) months? 
Okay, pat on the back done. Now, I’m linking up with lovelinks and giving out pats to the rest of the mummies there!
I love how he loves his big sister! Happy 5th month, baby J! No biting Mum’s boobie.
Hahaha, he’s been okay. I’ve been paranoid. Thanks Erica! Had fun linking up!
Happy 5th month baby J! And what a cute baby he is!
Thanks Mirjam!
Happy 5th month Baby J! It’s sooo good that you’re taking the time to jot down his milestones. My poor second child whom I love dearly has “made up dates” in her baby book from my lack of recording things properly He’s a cutie!
Hahaha, you’re funny. I haven’t tried making up dates yet. But judging from the stuff that I’ve forgotten, maybe I should…hmm
Oh. My. God. —> that photo is so beautiful.
Happy 5 months to you too, Mom.
I can’t believe he can already throw a punch! Boys!
Aww thanks. I can’t believe how painful his punches can actually be…ouch
Congrats on the five month mark! Those first, most difficult months are now under your belt. I can’t imagine breastfeeding while baby is teething. Eek. And flipping already? Fantastic! Enjoy the next five months, and the next five after that, and so on, and so on….
Thanks Laura, not sure if the most difficult mths are over yet, but am looking forward all the same! And yup…the boy’s a flipper.
Happy 5th month to your little one! And to you too for surviving thus far! Here, *virtual pats on the back* for You!
Thanks Germaine, and here’s a pat for you too!
Happy 5 months, Javier!!
Doing this monthly update is great - you’re right, we tend to forget all the little but important things.
Love the photo!
Thanks Alison, and no way can I maintain this on a monthly basis. Haha, I do it when I remember.
Clap-clap-clap! U made it… 5 months down!
Thanks san, high-five!
So very, very precious!
Kids have a very special way of being so very precious.
Awe! Those sweet moments I truly miss! He’s a doll and so is your daughter. You have beautiful children.
awwww…thanks mommy! I’m trying to cherish every moment while I can.
Happy five months to your little guy. Mine is five months old only he has decided to crawl. I think it’s self preservation.
Amazing Stacey! Are you sure it’s not genius?
Happy 5 months! I think the best stage is just beginning!
I love that reminder! Looking forward…Thanks Jamie!
Aww how cute! Congrats on making it through 5 months!
Aww..thanks for that, Kerry, and for dropping by too.