Kinley went to see Dr. Larkin on Monday for her newborn checkup. He ordered some tests on her bilirubin levels just to be sure (her skin didn't really look yellow, but the whites of her eyes were a tad yellow). Dr. L said that any levels over 14 should be tested. The results came back Monday afternoon, and she was at 18! So, Methodist brought out a BiliBlanket light to keep on her and I was given strict instructions to feed often (every 2 hours). We did that all day yesterday and today. The nurse came this morning to take more blood (heel prick that breaks my heart every time!) and the levels were down to 16. I'm thinking one more day, and we'll be able to take her off the lights and get back to life as normal!!
Otherwise, her checkup went very well. She was 6 lb 2 oz (birth weight was 6 lb 9 oz). We have a 2 week checkup next Thursday, and Dr. L is hoping she'll be back up to her birth weight by then. Cross your fingers!! She eats very well; so I'm thinking it won't be a problem.
A picture of our little glow worm.
