Mellow and Yellow

lounging with her bili blanket

Since Ella's jaundice levels had jumped the two points the morning we were discharged, the nurse recommended we make the appointment at the pediatrician for the following day which was Friday the 14th. First things were first and she weighed in at 7lbs 10oz, which means she lost 11oz form her birth weight. When we saw the doctor (before blood test results were ready) she guessed that she would have elevated levels just by her looks. Sure enough, she was at 16.something. Levels for treatment start at 16. Luckily though, since her levels weren't extreme she would be able to so treatment at home. That same day, the equipment company came to the house delivering her bili blanket. She would have to be on it at all times.

We went back on Saturday to follow up, and her levels had only dropped a few points after being on the blanket. So, we decided to give it a couple more days and to come back in on Monday. She also, was up to 7lbs 12oz. So she gained 2 ounces overnight! Which was proof that my milk supply was most definitely in :)

The cord was ginormous and really heavy

On Monday, it was back to the doc again. This time, there was a better drop in levels and it had gone down to 13.something. Although, it sill wasn't as low as it needed to be. He wanted her at an 11. So, we were told to come back on Tuesday (one week birthday, and my due date!). Still on Tuesday, not down enough. The doctor was pretty confident thought that she'd drop enough to come off the lights by the next day. That was enough to convince me.

Finally, on Wednesday, we went back one last and final time, and she was at 11!!!!!! Woohoo!!! We got the official discharge off the lights and she also got out if having to take the "rebound" test the following day because she was over a week old, which meant she had most likely gotten over the peak. I was just elated that we would have our baby girl cord free! It was very annoying only having about 2 feet if movement with her. Although, it did make for a perfect excuse to snuggle up in the chair with her on my chest.

The light's heatt kept her nice and sleepy

And, I believe she was 7lbs 15oz at that appointment. I'm wondering if she's going to be back at her birth weight by her two week checkup? I have a feeling she will be, or at least be pretty close!

I honestly cannot believe that A) she's here B) she's already over a week old and C) we are going to have her here for her very first Christmas!

Also, in her one week birthday, we had liane come out to the house to so her newborn pictures. We tried to get some family and sibling shots in as well, but as we all know lil Alyse is not a fan if the camera. She really needs to kick this habit!

Smurfette??

All in all, Ella's first week flew by. She's a pretty relaxed and chill baby. Mainly eating, sleeping, and pooping. I do lOvE this stage though. My favorite is just lounging around with her on my chest. Addisyn and Alyse are sill pretty excited about her and often fight over who will get to hold her first. I'm so glad that they are both adjusting well thus far. I was pretty worried about how alyse would react, but so far, so food!