1 week old

What a week.

After we were discharged home we quickly had our hands full with a toddler and newborn.

Here's a quick update.

Adah continues to be followed closely by the pediatrician for her oxygen and bilirubin. We had several bili checks and thankfully the levels stayed under the threshold to start her on lights and her last level dropped to acceptable levels, so no more lab draws!
We will follow up Monday for a room air trial, which we pray goes well. You thought having a newborn was tough, it's even worse with the leash of oxygen! We will do whatever it takes to keep her healthy, of course, but will be thankful when she is able to breathe normally without the oxygen.
It is very normal for babies born before 37 weeks to need a little oxygen until their lungs mature more, especially at our altitude. The worry is their muscles are not strong enough to breathe deeply/frequently enough all the time, and they might get lazy and not breathe adequately, especially when asleep. 
Luckily, Adah is already doing very well for her gestational age and on the lowest amount of oxygen. 

Kasia is feeling much better. Her delivery was easy since Adah was small and early, so physically she feels good, but her blood pressure continues to be high as we wait for the pregnancy hormones to clear. To keep things normalized, she is temporarily on BP meds until her 6 week OB check up, when she should be able to stop them since the pregnancy hormones will be gone. 

She will also repeat an important preeclampsia lab at that time to ensure that has resolved completely as well.

Her OB remains unconcerned and confident that everything will return to normal as time passes. 

Your continued prayers and good thoughts are welcomed as we adjust to being a family of four and staying healthy.

If you are interested in visiting, it is best to wait until Adah is 1 month old, but exceptions can be made for healthy adults, just contact Kasia.

Blessings to you all.