Brothers!

After 11 days in the NICU, Brooks finally came home with us on Monday, September 19. And what a week it has been! Aside from having his nights and days mixed up for the first few days (and a few sleepless nights for mom and dad), he is doing very well. We are all so happy to have him home!

Milo has taken very well to his role as a big brother. Every day when he comes home from school, he washes his hands and then finds Brooks to give him a kiss. He has offered to help feed Brooks a couple times and has requested several times to hold him. He still hesitates to call Brooks by his given name - he prefers "Rocket," which is the name Milo chose for him ("Rocket Superstar" to be exact). Sometimes he will call him "Brooksie," but for the most part it is still Rocket. I think that nickname will be around for a long time to come!

Brooks Cameron Dungan

We are thrilled to announce the early and unexpected arrival of Brooks Cameron Dungan, who was born on Thursday, September 8 at 2:47 pm, weighing 5 pounds, 1 oz and 17.75 inches long.

Arriving at just short of the 34-week mark, Brooks still has some growing to do. He is in the NICU and will likely be there for at least a couple weeks. He is such a trooper and is making great progress every day!

Milo came down with strep the day before Brooks was born, so his time with Brooks has been limited so far. He is still processing the fact that he is a big brother and that Brooks isn't quite ready to play baseball with him, but he seems pretty excited. And just so sweet!