More Pictures

Here is Preston getting ready to leave the hospital.

 All packed up and ready to go--and not too happy about his carseat.

 One day later, admitted at the children's hospital, with his IV and his phototherapy. So sad to see him uncomfortable.

 Home at last--two days later.

 Here is Preston's first real bath since his umbilical cord stump came off.

 Preston and me at what should have been 39 weeks along. Funny boy, decided to come 3 weeks early. It's weird to think I still haven't even reached my due date.

 Our sweet boys--one looks sweedish with his white skin, the other looks indian with his red (jaundiced) skin.

 Getting some energy out, daddy and Grant playing in the sprinklers and in the mud. Grant adores being outside and would spend all day out there if I let him.

Preston's bilirubin levels have unfortunately been rising even though he is 2 weeks old. Our doctor thinks it's breastmilk jaundice where something in the breastmilk actually inhibits the breakdown of the bilirubin, causing the jaundice to linger a long time. Preston's levels aren't high enough to do any harm, which we are grateful for. He will just be tan for a few more weeks, then the levels should come down, and we should be home free. In his short little life, Preston has already had 13 needle sticks. I'm so done with getting his blood tested.


We had his 2 week appointment today and he now weighs 8 pounds 7 ounces--woo hoo. Already passed up the birth weight. I'm so glad. He seems to be a good eater, if I can keep him awake. =)

Grant is so good with Preston, always wanting to see him, check on him, and give him kisses. He always says Preston's full name when addressing him. Funny boy. We are slowly adjusting to this new life. Preston needs to work on his nighttime sleep but we will get to that. =)