Navy is still going strong. They took her off her triple light therapy two days ago because her biliruben number had decreased into the 11 range. The next test showed she had rebounded just a bit to the high 11’s, but it was somewhat expected. After two lights, her numbers improved, and she went down to one light, with another slight rebound. But according to the doctors, it was within the range of acceptability. Finally, yesterday morning her biliruben count was below 10, and they took the lights off of her completely. When I walked in yesterday morning, my heart leaped, and I had an extra pep in my step all day long because she was in a regular crib and sleeping without her little sunglasses on. I was so excited and happy for her to be wrapped up in warm blankets and out of the desert.
Since the regular bed, her numbers went from a 9 to a 10, and this morning they were up to 11. It is a rebound, but 11 is still considered a fairly decent number, so we will take it! She received a blessing on Sunday from Bishop Lindahl and his son Dallin, and I know it has helped with her progress. I am so pleased to know that I can call on people when I am in need of help.
I should be talking with the doctor today to get a read on when we might get to bring her home. This is her 1 week birthday, and it is pretty different than Scout’s celebration. With him, I made him a cake and we all went around and said what we already loved about him. On hers, I am going to feed her and hold her as much as I am allowed. They are different, but I don’t know which I prefer. Of course I would prefer to have Navy home and completely healthy. But on the other hand, I love my quiet days here where I just get to love my little girl. I don’t miss much, and every little gas smile, coo, squeal, eyes opening, dream jump makes me happy. I just watch her for hours, and love every minute of it.
Things are looking really good, and I am so glad that when I take her home that this is all over. I see so many parents come into the NICU who don’t know what is in store for the future of their children. I am so glad that this is something that is temporary, and something that these skilled doctors and nurses are taking care of. I also love Dr. Carruth who comes by and always tells me that everything looks good, and not to worry.
She is a trooper, and she must be the sweetest baby on the planet. She is good … beyond good. She is happy, and a good eater, and even takes the constant pricking of her heel like a saint. I can’t wait to have her home and Micah can’t wait to have her home, but Scout might be the most excited to have his baby sissy home. In fact, he woke up in the middle of the night last night crying for baby sissy.
Getting her heel pricked.
Our alone time….my favorite part!
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