got milk?

asher does!!!!

his levels dropped back down to 15.0! so it's confirmed, he has breast milk jaundice, which of course is super rare. my doc says that most physicians only see this once or twice in their careers. it's most prevalent in non-caucasians...and of course it would be me who has it! what ever...

the cool thing is that it's nothing to worry about. with normal jaundice, a high bili-rubin could cause brain damage and other very fright
ening things...but with breast milk jaundice, there's no real concern although it can last for up to 12 weeks. i just need to give him unlimited time at the breast, which i already do, to flush out his system.

we started breastfeeding again last night at 8 and he was a totally different boy. all yesterday he was crabby and difficult and as soon as he got some of the 'good stuff' he was his normal cool and collected little man. he slept for 4 hour stints last night had a cool 2 hour awake time this morning and is back asleep on my chest as i type this. he's a much happier little boy...and i'm a much happier mama!

he's getting his levels checked again on monday, but from what i understand, it's just to make sure his levels don't get too high...i'm so much happier...no more tube feedings, no more pumping!!! just normal, as God intended, breastfeeding. good times!

Comments

ShannaKay said…
i'm glad things are better!! hope you guys have a great 4th!
Anonymous said…
good!!! i am so glad you can just nurse him without all of the extra work!!

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