Hi all!
Well, we are happy to say that our family of 3 is finally home. We were released from the hospital Friday afternoon and Pat insisted that we take back roads the entire way home. He said that he wasnt ready to drive 65mph just yet with such precious cargo! With last night being our first night home, we were not really sure what to think. Maddie ate like a trooper all night long! She did sleep in small bunches, but for the most part, it was a sleepless night for Pat and I. In an effort to get some rest, we took turns getting up with her. We make a great team!
This morning we had our first Dr Appt for Maddie. She did lose some weight, which we expected, and now tips the scales at 6lbs 3oz. I am determined to fatten this little one up a bit!! We also found out that she is slightly jaundice. So, this afternoon a home nurse came over with a phototherapy bed that we need to keep her on for the next 2 days. I feel terrible for her as she is in a diaper and strapped to the bed . . . . .she HATES it! The nurse told us that we can only take her off to change her diaper and feed her. Not being able to snuggle with this little peanut and soothe her is really starting to pull at our heartstrings. Pat is laying next to the bed as I write this quick to keep her calm. The plan for tonight will more than likely be a slumber party on the living room floor with her unless for some strange reason she starts to grow a liking to this bed!
All and all, things are going well. This is a minor bump that we will overcome and get past. I am feeling good and becoming quicker on my feet which is a great feeling. We have been snapping pictures of our angel, but have not had the time to upload them just yet. . . .we will as soon as we can. Monday we head back into the Dr to have her blood levels checked again and are hopefully told that we can stop using the phototherapy.
Madeline is excited to meet all of you very soon!
Have a good weekend!
Jamie
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