Lucy Update

Lucy came home from the hospital on Sunday, December 21st. She was readmitted on Monday, December 22nd in the afternoon for jaundice. She was under the bililights to get her bilirubin levels down to a safe level. Her body responded very well and she was released on Tuesday, December 23rd in the afternoon. We had to return to get more blood taken on Christmas Eve, December 24th to make sure that she did not go back up. Well, she did go back up so the doctor asked that I supplement formula to speed the process and return to get more blood taken on Friday, December 26th. On Friday her bilirubin level continued to go up but only a little. We headed back Monday, December 29th and it rose again. So yesterday, Tuesday December 20th, we went to get blood taken for several tests this time. Then we headed over to the doctors office. Lucy was weighed and is past her birth weight at 7lbs 14oz. The doctor was happy about that. Her bilirubin levels were down and all of the other tests came back normal. Her liver and thyroid are functioning and she has a normal level of red and white blood cells. The doctor said since her liver is functioning and her bilirubin levels have dropped again she is hopeful all is going to be well. We do not have to go back to the doctor until her one month check up. :-) We are grateful to be past all of this and hope that she continues to stay strong and healthy. Now maybe we can stay home and enjoy a few restful days.