Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Jaundice Update

AN's jaundice didn't last past her 2nd week because she needed phototherapy early enough (hers was much higher than ER's). But ER's jaundice level, even though low enough, has been around for a month now but needed no phototherapy.

We have read about it, and have been assured by doctors and Kinderclinic staff, that his jaundice is caused by the exclusive breastfeeding and that it's not going to cause him lifelong problems BUT in case he's still yellowish by his 2nd month, we should bring him back for more thorough tests (liver function test being one of those).

So, we are waiting for the yellow-ness to fade away by itself and that by God's grace, he will no longer be looking yellow and need detailed tests when we return for his 2nd month checkup.

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