Doing Better

Ashlyn's jaundice is doing much better. Joey and I waited all day Saturday for her light to be delivered. Joey kept calling and they said it was on the way. Finally about six it was determined that they had misplaced the order. So, she finally got her light around seven. The light was a bit of a nuisance. It was a thin paddle that had to be placed directly on her back. It was connected to a very thick cord. We could not swaddle her which she loves. We also had to take her temperature every two hours. She was on the light all night and we took her to have her blood drawn Sunday morning. The doctor called and said her levels had dropped significantly. We kept her on the light all day Sunday and all night. We took her to get her blood drawn again Monday and the doctor called and said she did not have to be on the light any longer. So, we were so happy that the light was short lived.
Ashlyn is still sleeping a lot. She is just like her Mom. She is still eating very well. She is already a week old which breaks my heart! I know she is going to grow up so fast! I try to enjoy each and every day with her. Joey and I took her to get her pictures taken last night. They turned out absolutely adorable!!!! She is sleeping for longer periods of time at night so I have been able to get more sleep.