Sweet Girl

This is how I spend most of my day.  Ain't life grand?

Our little glow worm

Our first week home has been pretty good. The biggest problem has been balancing Scarlett's needs with Sawyer's. Jerry and I take turns napping so we have the energy to play with Sawyer. I'm still really sore and have lots of restrictions with moving, bending, and lifting. Not to mention I feel like I'm constantly breast feeding Scarlett.

Well, the jaundice continued to get worse and when we were discharged from the hospital we went home with a billiruben light. Actually, it was more like a long rectangle attached to a vacuum hose. It gave Scarlett a blue glow and the necessary light for her to process the billiruben and return her skin color from yellow to normal.

More visitors!!!

Little Scarlett has had tons of vistors so far.  Trisha and Josh sent us some pics they took while they were here.  Things are going well and we'll be out of the hospital today or tomorrow.  The jaundice seems to be okay at this point and no other issues (knock on wood).  More pics when we get home!

Update on the echocardiogram- looks good

Got the results of the echocardiogram today.  Looks like what they call VSD, which is a very small hole between the two ventricles of the heart.  It's just something the doctors will keep an eye on, but most of the time they say these close up on their own.  Scarlett will go for a follow up in 6 months.  For now, nothing to worry about. =)

Update on day three

Baby Scarlett is doing well.  The pediatrician (Dr. Austin) just came by to give her a check up.  A little bit of jaundice we need to keep an eye on.  They also noticed a heart murmur, so they just took her down for an echocardiogram.  Once they get the results back, we'll know if its the type of thing that will close on its own or if there's something more serious.  The pediatrician said she wasn't too worried, but wanted the echocardiogram just to be safe.  We'll post updates as we have them. =)

Scarlett is here!!!

Here she is!  Scarlett Carolyn Nevins, born Feb 6, 2008.  She's 7 lbs 10 oz and doing great.  More pics and vids to come soon.  And yes, Sawyer is excited to have a baby sister. =)