We spent last night in Mercy hospital. When we took Jaylen home Wednesday we knew she had a little bit of jaundice. By Friday evening we called our pediatrician's after hours number about it and they said to come in Saturday morning. They tested her levels Sat morning and it was pretty high. So we had to bring her in around 2:00 yesterday. They had to poke her 5-6 times to finally get a good IV in her. That wasn't any fun to watch. But now that she's been on IV and under the lights her billirubin level is down from a 24 to a 15. If you've had a jaundice baby these numbers and terms will make sense. She was a bit dehydrated so that's the reason for the IV. The doc came in this morning and thinks we'll be going home in the morning. Her color is so much better today and we're hopeful to get her home tomorrow. We'll keep you posted.
-Gavan
2 days ago
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We prayed for you guys today. Let us know what we can do to help.
I am so sorry that you are having to worry more about your little girl. I know this is no fun. We are praying for her and for you guys, and CAN"T WAIT to meet our future daughter-in-law! :) Talk to you later.
Dixie
You're in our prayers!
We've been going through some jaundice as well. Her levels keep going up and up and we've had her to the doctor several times. We go back tomorrow to see how she's doing. I'm glad your levels are going down. I hope ours do too!
Praying for baby Jaylen! Love you so much!
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