Jaxon had a bit of a rough delivery and suffered substantial bruising and a mild laceration on the top of his head from the vaccuum, leading to a relatively high level of Jaundice. He has had regular blood tests showing increasing levels of billirubin from the breakdown of the red blood cells, and was started on a "billi-blanket" yesterday afternoon to allow us to start phototherapy at home with the hope that he wont have to be admitted to the hospital. At yesterday's appointment he was back to his birth weight, and gained another 4 ounces at today's appointment, which is a positive sign. His billirubin level was only slightly higher today than yesterday. At this point we were told to continue the light therapy until monday at midnight, and his doctor will check his level again on tuesday when we take him in for his circumcision (OUCH! sorry little man!).
(Jaxon's first bath on Saturday)
The pics are just precious. Sounds like you guys had a rough time but glad he is doing well. Can't wait to hear about the Tuesday update! Sending much love from KY, we miss you guys and are so happy for you two. Give him a kiss for us and hope he isn't too traumatized on Tuesday :(
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