Addison did not need further care, but Jasmine's levels got up to 17 and required her to spend most of her time in a UV bed called a Bili bed. She wasn't too keen on the idea at first since it required her to be striped bare except her diaper and lying on a hard surface - but thanks to Grandma Baker - who though of playing a ocean sounds CD - that soothed her and perhaps reminded her of the womb.
Jasmine is now clear of her special bed and on to growing. She is scheduled to have surgery on Thursday to have her phernulum (spelling?) clipped - it is the tissue that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.
Addison herself hasn't been free either from some additional poking and prodding. She had her second EKG today. The doctor detected some irregular heart activity on Sunday and ordered the first EKG. It was determined then that all looked normal - normal for a newborn that is. Then we went back today for a check-up on her heartbeat and the doctor got super concerned and called a pediatric cardiologist and we rushed over for an impromptu appointment. Alex and I were feeling very overwhelmed on the car ride over. Addison's second EKG was once again normal. The doctor, Dr. Tong, was wonderful! He was very friend and reassuring. He even showed us how to count Addison's heart rate at home - just to reduce our anxiety - although he didn't think anything was wrong!
And here's one last picture for you - the girls' first trip out of our house after coming home from the hosipital. For those of you who thought that we were tardy before...we've discovered babies multiply that by four! We don't even consider showering part of the natural order of the day - it has come down to deciding we can't stand ourselves another second and have to squeeze in time to bathe!
Hopefully tomorrow will be a less eventful day! Alex returns to work tomorrow and I will miss him terribly - but am enormously grateful that my mother-in-law will be here for another four and a half weeks to help. Please know that we are getting all of you phone calls, e-mails, and cards - even if we can't find time to respond! Thanks so much for all your well wishes and support.
4 comments:
So fun! Thanks for updating the pics of the girls! I am looking forward to spending some more time with them - sounds like a stressful few days - I will definitely be praying that the girls stay healthy, and you all get your rest. And of course please let me know if you need anything.
-Angie B.
I'm so thankful for the internet. It's wierd to not be around for such a major event in the lives of two of the most important people in my world...but its so great to be able to see pictures and here just little bits of how its all going. Love you.
Leah
I happened upon your blog in my favorites and was delighted that you've had a second or two to update it with pictures. It's great to see the girls with their eyes open and so alert. All look well. I'm continuing to pray for all as you get over these little bumps in the road. Penny
Sarah (Boren) Schmidt
Congrats on the beautiful baby girls. We have two girls also and enjoy every moment with them, Mallory (3 yrs.) and Bailey (15 months). Your site is so cool, Sherry Health gave it to me at church Sunday. God's Blessings,
Nathan, Sarah, Mallory and Bailey
It sounds like you have lots of help, but if you ever have any questions on nursing, etc. I would love to hear from you. Sherry has my info.
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