We took Sara to the doctor this morning to get her bilirubin level and weight checked. Although her weight was stable, her bilirubin count was too high. (It was 18, for anyone who's curious.) So, the doctor sent a home health nurse to our house this afternoon to set Sara up with an ultraviolet light system. She has to stay on this light all of the time, except for feedings and diaper changes. The light helps her body break down bilirubin in her blood because her liver isn't developed enough to do it yet. The nurse will come back out each morning to stick her heel and check her bilirubin and weight. The nurse indicated that the average time for this treatment is 2 to 3 days, so we'll hope that her levels decrease quickly and we can get back to cuddling our little girl. Meanwhile, she looks a little like a science project...
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Poor little baby!! I may have to come over and cheer her up! :)
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