We brought Evan home Saturday, with instruction to return for bilirubin testing on Sunday. His bilirubin count was high (16+ miligrams per deciliter), so we admitted him for photo-light treatment. The bluish flourescents (called "Bili-lights") help to balance things out. They want to see his level come down to 11 or less mg/dL before releasing him. His levels weren't dangerously high, but better to be safe than sorry! As of this morning, his levels were coming down, but not enough to release him. We'll have another test later in the day, and possibly stay another night, if needed.
Nathan, Mommy and I had dinner in the room with Evan last night. It was a not-very-romantic Bili-light dinner! Nathan is really starting to warm up to his brother being out! He had a stressful Saturday, when we brought Evan home but is doing great now. He watched mommy change Evan's diaper on Saturday and noticed the black stub of umbilical cord on his navel. Later, he found some black fuzz from mommy's new slippers and picked it up, lifted his shirt, and attempted to apply it to his belly-button!
Nathan also left his beloved "Billy" (goat) at the hospital overnight on Friday and Sunday nights. I don't know that he intended to, but when he asked for Billy at bedtime, I reminded him that he had left him with Evan until he could come home and be with us. Nathan seemed to like that idea. I'm just wondering... Billy Goat... Bilirubin... Is there a connection??? Keep us in your prayers and enjoy a couple more pics until next time!
No comments:
Post a Comment