Monday, June 12, 2006
Yellow man - May 24, 2006
Well, so its been a week since we took the little guy home. We weren't expecting sleep, and didnt get any. But we were surprised at how he didn't know how to eat. Don't babies just know how to do this? Apparently they don't. Needless to say, this caused much worry and some tears in the Jumalon household. Visits from the Goldberg's, Tia's, and trips to lactation consultants helped alot. (My requests for help on a Houston Rockets fan message board surprisingly did not help at all by the way). But despite all of our efforts he still just didnt seem to get it. What we did notice was that he was turning yellow. Very yellow.
This is what he looked like towards the end of that first week. Note the yellowish hue. Although at the time we thought he might just be drunk
So the doctor said that Vince's bilirubin levels were pretty high. It was time for us to face the truth. Yes, Jaundice had claimed yet another asian baby. The prescription, 2 fabulous nights at Texas Children's hospital laying out under the latest in UV tanning technology. Here is what that looked like
Well, so its been a week since we took the little guy home. We weren't expecting sleep, and didnt get any. But we were surprised at how he didn't know how to eat. Don't babies just know how to do this? Apparently they don't. Needless to say, this caused much worry and some tears in the Jumalon household. Visits from the Goldberg's, Tia's, and trips to lactation consultants helped alot. (My requests for help on a Houston Rockets fan message board surprisingly did not help at all by the way). But despite all of our efforts he still just didnt seem to get it. What we did notice was that he was turning yellow. Very yellow.
This is what he looked like towards the end of that first week. Note the yellowish hue. Although at the time we thought he might just be drunk
So the doctor said that Vince's bilirubin levels were pretty high. It was time for us to face the truth. Yes, Jaundice had claimed yet another asian baby. The prescription, 2 fabulous nights at Texas Children's hospital laying out under the latest in UV tanning technology. Here is what that looked like
Surprisingly, Jen was calm and collected throughout this whole process. I was a wreck. She had to talk me down a few times.
Me: He's only a week old, and I already have to bring him to the hospital. I'm such a terrible father.
Jen: no honey, you're doing a great job
Me: YOU DID THIS TO ME!!!!
Major props to the nurses and staff at TCH. Top-notch. I only wish they accepted kids my age.
Later
# posted by Vince @ 10:29 PM 
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Sweet- another blogging baby! We are going to put your link on our blog. Can't wait to see more updates!
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