First Doctor Visit

We had to go to the Doctor the day after we got home from the hospital because we were able to leave a day early. Avery was 6 lbs 14 oz, so she lost a little weight. She was born at 7 lbs 10 oz. Then we found out that she had jaundice. Her levels were high enough that our dr. wanted us to start phototherapy and come back the next day. We went to the doctor the next three days, checking her levels each time. Avery screamed and cried everytime she got her heel pricked and squeezed to get blood. When at home Avery had to be in her lighted bed and blanket at all times unless she was feeding. It was hard not to hold her, but I knew the longer she was in the lights the faster her jaundice would clear up. On Friday we got news that her levels were stable so we could stop phototherapy. It was great to have her out! We will be going to the doctor for her two week appt. and hopefully everything is perfect.

Here are some pictures of her at the doctor and in her tanning bed :)