Our Little Sadie

Hi everyone! This is Daric here, Kathie is getting some much needed rest. I jsut wanted to update everyone on our little girls status. She was born 4 weeks premature, so there were naturally some precautions which had to be taken before she can be given a clean bill of health. As far as her reflex, hearing, vision, strength, & blood sugar tests go, she couldn't be healthier. She has fully developed lungs, a great heart, her blood sugar is very good (last measurement was 72), she has good strong reflexes & grip, and we couldn't be happier!
The pediatrician came in this morning to follow-up with us on her newborn screening test & let us know she is measuring right on the line of high-risk to immediate attention required for Jondice. So, he gave us 2 options to choose from. First, and most preferred by him, Sadie stays for at least one additional night, being under a "Billy Light" the whole time except for 1 hour every 3-4 hours for mommy to feed her & to spend time with us. Second she can go home with us today when mommy is discharged, but we have to rent a "Billy Bed" from a HME company (like Lincare....) & we'd have to see a pediatrician on Monday for a follow-up appt. Obviously, we want what is best for Sadie & took option 1. This does pose a slight problem though because mommy & baby are considered 2 seperate patients. This means Kathie has been cleared for discharge & will be later today, around 1-2 pm, so we will either have to go home & travel back & forth for feedings, choose to let the hospital bottle feed her (something we are against doing), stay at Kathie's parent's house & make the feeding & bonding time trips every 3 hours, or we can do a "Hotel Stay" at the hospital. This allows us to keep the room we've been in, simply as guests though & it costs us $30 per night. We have chosen this option for now, hoping that a day under the Billy Light will improve things enough for Sadie to get a clean bill of health!
Anyway, that was long, but now you're updated. Sadie has lost a little bit of weight, she is down to 4 lbs 9 oz as of last nights weigh-in. We're hoping she can start to gain a little bit of weight beforfe we take her home, that is really the last hump we want to get over before we can really stop worrying! Thank you all for your love & suppoert, it means the world to Kathie & I! We will keep you informed with all the latest information! Love you all!