So, the last little hurdle has been crossed. Davis developed
jaundice in the
NICU, and had to wear a little "
bili-blanket" for 36 hours. The jaundice, in addition to a yellow coloring to the skin, causes lethargy and lack of appetite, which is a challenge for a little one trying to muster the energy to eat and gain weight. We are intent on conserving his energy for nursing to ensure he gets enough to eat and stays hydrated. He has a follow-up visit tomorrow to make sure the
bilirubin levels are under control and to weigh him.
Here he is wearing the glasses to protect him from the
bili-ray light from his blanket.
While they look kinda cute at first, it's really sad because he can't see the world around him and they are held on by itchy V
elcro stuck to his soft little temples. We were glad when he could finally take them off.
We were so surprised when they released him to stay with us in our room at midnight Friday.
We were so happy, but a little intimidated when he arrived in this little crib attached to his glowing blue blanket. They also explained to us how to care for an awful diaper rash on his tiny
hiny. We realized that the previous few days were truly the calm before the storm.
Jack Everett with Davis, who got to take his glasses off for a photo op.
Here he is wearing the glasses to protect him from the bili-ray light from his blanket.
While they look kinda cute at first, it's really sad because he can't see the world around him and they are held on by itchy Velcro stuck to his soft little temples. We were glad when he could finally take them off.
We were so surprised when they released him to stay with us in our room at midnight Friday. 
We were so happy, but a little intimidated when he arrived in this little crib attached to his glowing blue blanket. They also explained to us how to care for an awful diaper rash on his tiny hiny. We realized that the previous few days were truly the calm before the storm. 
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He looked so darn cute in his spa glasses.
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