When we left the hospital Carter's Bilirubin levels were at a 12 and considered fairly high.

We were very lucky that we could take home a Bili bed so that he didn't have to stay at Northside for light therapy. Even his little eyes turned a bit yellow and the poor guy had to spend the majority of his time strapped down. It made for a very difficult first night home and was really sad that we couldn't cuddle and snuggle our little one.
First thing Monday morning (March 8
th) we loaded up and headed to the pediatrician to have his blood tested again. This time the results were looking better and he was down to a 9.

He also had gained 3 ounces!
At birth Carter was 8 pounds 9.6 ounces. When we left the hospital he was down to 8.1. By Monday he was back up to 8.4 and looking healthier! The doctor said we could stop using the bed and just spend as much time in the sunshine as possible. We scheduled another appointment for the following morning and we went home to rest! Poor Carter's heels were looking like little pin cushions from being pricked so much and I was anxious to be done with all these tests! Grandma Hattie came over that afternoon and spent some time bonding with her grandson while soaking up the rays. Linc and I got some much needed naps in the meantime and we all had a yummy lasagna dinner together (the same "labor inducing" lasagna from Thursday night!!!).
This is how Carter sleeps. I just want to eat those little cheeks!!!
Snuggling with Daddy and waiting for the doctor.
Our little carrot colored baby
Hattie and the first born sons
Tired momma and baby all ready for bed!
Time to try out your new bassinet!
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3 comments:
He is so cute! His little eyes are beautiful!! I am glad he is doing so well. I am sure you are loving every second of him!
Awhhhh... love that last pic of him looking at Linc. So special. You're all doing great adjusting to your new family of three! It warms my heart :-)
Look at those baby blues! Such a handsome little guy...I miss him already!! So glad to hear he is doing better and adjusting so well at home. You and Linc are doing an amazing job as parents. I love you!! xoxo
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