Our Little Glow Worm

Page was sent home with a bili-blanket to help reduce here bilirubin levels. The levels were higher than they should be but not high enough to cause any damage. The doctors were very proactive & we were able to avoid hospitalization. In addition to the bili-blanket, I had to supplement with formula & pump to help the breast milk come in faster this week. It was important for Page to receive extra fluids to reduce the bilirubin levels.

Our little glow worm...
Page & Dr. Valenzuela...we saw this doctor by chance at Mesa Peds this week. It ends up that I volunteer with her at the New Song Center. What a small world! I feel so lucky for Page to have such a caring, child-friendly pediatrician.

Page spent lots of time at the doctor this week. She had 3 visits with the Pediatrician & had to go to the lab 3 times to check her bilirubin levels. The staff at Mesa Peds are wonderful & the sucrose worked great for the blood draws! I am happy to report her levels have gone down, which means no more bili-blanket, no more supplementing, & not as many trips to the doctor/lab!