You are entitled to up to 12 weeks of leave time following the birth of the baby. If you've taken seven weeks, you are entitled to take five more weeks within 12 months following the birth. I can't speak to NJ's FMLA but under federal law, this will be considered baby bonding time and is subject to the convenience of the employer. (In other words, they have to grant the time but they can require you to take the five weeks at a time that is convenient for them.)

