Well here is Grayson getting some phototherapy. He's very jaundiced and these lights help to break down the excess bilirubin in his system. He had to be kept there all of Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, though the pediatrician let him come home Sunday night. We went and had bloodwork done this morning in order to ensure the levels hadn't risen since being taken from the lights. He was given a good bill of health with the exception of the jaundice. For what its worth, I too had jaundice as a newborn. Hopefully this won't be something that requires multiply doctor visits. The visit today was stressful enough for all of us with Grayson having to get pricked several times to get bloodwork done. Results show the bilirubin levels are back up, but the doctor says its okay right now. He's not having enough wet diapers to the doctor's satisfaction, but we're working on that. Just as I type this he's having another wet/dirty diaper changed. Things will continue to get better. We're all exhausted, but somehow making it. This is a big change for me, but I'm loving every minute I have with him.
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