Sarah and I have been telling the doctors for a few days that Marion's coloring had changed significantly and we were concerned about jaundice. This diagnosis was confirmed by the doctors this morning. I understand it is common in premature babies, and nothing to be too concerned about. Haven't talked to the doctors about it yet, so not sure if she'll be getting UV lights or what...
Edit: Apparently UV light isn't going to help the type of jaundice she has.. and they are just going to wait and treat it later, but other things are more important at the moment than a very little bit of jaundice.
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Jaundice is mercifully a well understood, easy to treat condition. If she's
ReplyDeleteactive, they probably won't do anything. If she's not, they'll give her the
UV lights. Naomi was active but jaundiced, and the doc's comment was: "The
main thing is, take pictures, it's kinda cute". :P
From friends whose babies got the UV lights, I understand the sunglasses
that they put on the babies are also cute... and the last time that she'll
probably stay still for sun glasses for a long, long time!