6 weeks

The boys are 6 weeks!

Jordan is weighing in at 12 lbs 1 oz and Alex is 11 lbs 4 oz. The boys eat well and often.

The other night, after a bath and a massage, both boys slept for 6 hours straight!! It was a little tricky when they both woke up starving but it was amazing to get a stretch of sleep. The next night they were up frequently and I only managed 3 hours of sleep so it is hit or miss.

During the day, the boys sleep in a variety of settings. I have discovered that they sleep well in their car seats, regardless if we are driving anywhere so this is where they usually spend their morning nap. I can take them outside and rock them in the seats while the older 3 play or I can put them on my bed under the fan. This, and the fact that they have both accepted soothers, has created a calmer morning for which I am very thankful!!

After that first nap they sometimes sleep in my bed, the bassinet or the playpen. They sometimes don't mind the swing but it isn't something that they absolutely adore yet.

At night, both boys are together in the playpen. This seems to work well and they don't seem to wake each other up, even if the other is crying in their ear.

Asleep alone.

{Alex}

{Jordan}

Asleep together

The boys are both smiling however you have to work much harder to get one from Jordan. I have yet to capture him in picture. Jordan stares very intently at you and seems to be studying and taking in everything around him. Alex always seems on the verge of a smile and will burst into smile easily.

Alex with a ready smile.

Crinkle eye smile

Both boys like to spend time in their rocking chairs, watching the action around them.

Sleepy Jordan

Sleepier

Asleep