Finally home

                                                   Ansel getting his hearing screen done.

Passed!

 Mom and Ansel ended up staying a few extra days in the hospital. I was doing well and actually got discharged as a patient on Friday but Ansel had to stay to be placed under photo-therapy because his Bilirubin level was high.  Luckily I got to stay as his 'guest'. He stayed under the photo blanket for two days and then Saturday early morning they put him under the big bank light.  Finally Saturday evening we all got to go home!

1st pair of shades

 Ansel was discharged at a weight of 6 lbs 3 oz. This was an 11% drop from his birth weight. His Bili level dropped down to 13, it was up to 15. At his Dr visit on Monday his weight was up to 6 lbs 9 oz. And his bili level was about the same.  I guess it's okay that his level hasn't changed- he's gaining wt, peeing and pooping- so that's the best thing that he can do.  His little body just needed to kick in and start to  poop! The Dr said that babies born at 37 weeks have a higher risk for not eating well and then continuing to have issues. Ansel has been a breast feeding champ and gaining weight nicely.

Photo therapy

I'm so happy to be home with my entire family. We are just starting to settle back in to our normal pattern. It's crazy having another little person in my house. I just want to hold him non-stop! That's the best thing about being his Mom- I can hold him any time- even if he's sleeping :) The big brothers are doing great and are so good with their new brother.