Looking Back on James’ First Year

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Tomorrow James turns 1 year old. If you’ve been following this blog over the past year, you know the past year has been pretty rough for all three of us. The pregnancy was uneventful so when James was born with so many medical issues it hit us like a ton of bricks. I still remember sitting in a conference room in the NICU with our parents and a bunch of doctors and someone saying that they were not sure what his life expectancy was going to be. It has been a very long year, but somehow we survived it. All of us.

Here is a little look back on James’ first 11 months. Tomorrow we’re having a big party to celebrate James turning 1. I am sure there will be lots of pictures of his big day so be sure to come back to check it out.

 

James lying in a hospital crib wearing a onesie that says ‘Little Champ,’ with a nasal feeding tube and hospital wristbands, with a sign with a monkey‑themed border that reads ‘1 Month Old.'

 

James sleeping in a car seat, wearing a striped outfit, with two plush toys hanging overhead. A colorful sign rests on his chest that says ‘James Jackson is 2 months old today!! 10.29.09’ with three hand‑drawn monkeys balancing on a ball and three decorated balls around them.

 

James sleeping in a hosptial crib under a white blanket with green, brown, and black polka dots, wearing a nasal cannula. A sign reading ‘Happy 3 Months’ with a cartoon monkey is placed beside him, and medical equipment is visible around the crib.

 

James sitting on a maroon couch wearing a gray and white striped outfit. A hand in front of him holds a sign that reads ‘Happy 4 Months’ with a cartoon monkey illustration.

 

James lying on a cushioned surface beneath a “Happy 5 Months” milestone sign. He is wearing a dark gray “ROCK” graphic shirt, with a playpen and baby‑care items in the background.

 

James lying on a light blue textured cushioned surface beside a “Happy 6 Months” milestone sign decorated with a cartoon monkey, green leaves, and bananas. He is wearing a matching monkey‑print onesie, creating a coordinated six‑month milestone photo.

 

James sitting in a green Bumbo infant seat wearing a white outfit with green sleeves and colorful insect patterns, positioned on a red monkey‑print blanket. A “Happy 7 Months” milestone sign with a cartoon monkey and decorative leaves sits in front, capturing a bright, themed seven‑month milestone photo for baby‑development documentation.

 

James lying on a soft surface with a bear‑face pillow, holding a “Happy 8 Months” sign decorated with a monkey, bananas, and green leaves. He is wearing a blue shirt and a white bib with red trim, capturing a playful eight‑month milestone photo.

 

James lying on a quilted bed with a polka‑dot pillow, wearing a diaper and holding a “Happy 9 Months” milestone card decorated with a cartoon monkey and bananas. A Mic-Key g-tube button with medical gauze underneath is visible on his abdomen, capturing a sweet monthly milestone photo alongside ongoing caregiving.

 

James sitting on a red couch wearing a green‑and‑white striped outfit with a cartoon monkey on the chest, holding a sign that reads “Happy 10 Months” decorated with a monkey, bananas, and green leaves. The scene captures a cheerful monthly milestone photo.

 

James sitting on a red couch wearing a tan outfit with a monkey design, holding a sign that reads “Happy 11 Months” decorated with a monkey, leaves, and bananas. The scene captures an upbeat monthly milestone moment.