Claire did end up needing some extra treatment for jaundice. We had a stressful few days of going back to the hospital (40 minutes each way) each day for blood tests and waiting for the results. Claire also spent three days attached to a special "bili light" at home. She ended up losing a little too much weight, so we had to supplement her feedings with formula. After doing this, her weight came up and the jaundice began to lessen. For a first time mom, the whole experience was emotional and stressful, and we were glad to finally spend one day at home without a trip to the hospital when she was 1 week old.
When we first came home from the hospital, we had my parents and sister with niece Elly as visitors. My dad and sister stayed only a a day and a half while my mom is here for two weeks to help as a recovery from a c-section is a little slower. Seeing baby Claire next to her 14 month old cousin Elly made us realize how quickly she will grow and how fast this first year will be sure to fly!
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I am so impressed, Sanders!! You are putting me to shame on the whole blog arena :( I'm still not further than a title on mine, but it will come. Claire is gorgeous! And so are your views and your home. It sounds like things have definately made a huge turn for the better in the past couple days. Thanks for keeping us updated.
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