BabyUpdate

Here's the scoop:

1) Ellen was discharged this morning at midnight. No, this doesn't mean that they kicked her out the loading dock door at 12:01 am. The reason they did this was so that we could "room in" for the night, due to the fact that Madelynne wasn't released yet. Why wasn't Madelynne released yet?

2) There is a small problem with Madelynne. Apparantly during the delivery, some of Ellen's blood mixed with Madelynne's blood. Unfortunately, Mommie's and Baby's blood are different types, and are not compatable with each other. So, Madelynne's antibodies are killing off Ellen's blood cells, and the antibodies in Ellen's blood are attacking Madelynne's blood cells. While this can get serious, it appears that the worst that this is going to come to will be a bad case of jaundice, easily treatable with phototherapy (among other treatments) if necessary. Most of the time, this runs its course. Tests were run yesterday, and again today, and it appears that Madelynne's jaundice levels had held steady under the level where she'd have to go under the lamps. Sooooo....

3) Madelynne and Mommie are now at home. Fortunately, we are enjoying a bright, sunny day. Sunlight also helps fight jaundice, so Madelynne's probably catching some rays right now. We have to take her back in Sunday morning for additional tests, but if those come back good, Madelynne is home to stay.

4) I know, I know, the pictures are taking a while. Right now, we're getting them developed. I hope to have those up here next week

Until then, take care.