Mia had her first Dr's appointment yesterday. She was a trooper but was pretty hungry so she cried most of the visit. When we left the hospital Tues Mia's pediatrician told us she had some jaundice but it wasn't too bad. Well when they checked it again at the appt yesterday her number had doubled so we had to have a at home health service bring a bilirubin light bed out for Mia to be in most of the time. If she isn't nursing or getting a diaper change she has to be in there. They also said her weight had dropped a little to 7 lbs 7 oz. I thought I would be so tough about the whole jaundice thing but when I saw Dave put her in that little bed it broke my heart. But I am very grateful that jaundice is something that can be taken care of and treated fairly easily. The At Home nurse stopped by this morning and weighed her and took some blood. She is already back up to 7 lbs 9 oz which is what they told us she weighed when we left the hospital. She is eating so much better and has a million dirty diapers now. I really think the light bed is doing it's job. Hopefully she won't have to stay in it much longer.
Mia in her phototherapy bed
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We called it Elodie's tanning bed. We had to stay an extra day in the hospital because of Elodie's jaundice but she only did the lights in the hospital, we didn't have to go home with it and it cleared up pretty fast once we got home. I just never realized how yellow she was until I looked at pictures later on! Hope it goes by fast!
And the eating and pooping thing only gets better! For you too!
Keep up the good work momma! You guys are so cute!
Hopefully she won't have to stay in the light bed for too long. Thanks for the thank you card! :-D I have missed you at work. Mia is so cute.
Oh Mia is so beautiful and such a good sport!! I hope her jaundice gets better fast!!!
Mia is so adorable. Thank you for letting Madi and I come by to visit you. Let me know when you and Mia are up to it and we will come by to play again.
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