Thursday, August 28, 2008

28 August

Nothing new today really. Still waiting on the million dollar question of when the surgery will take place.

The Picture of the Day shows Audrey under her "sun lamp". As is the case in some newborns, she has neonatal jaundice ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neonatal_jaundice ), or a yellowing of the skin due to an excess of bilirubin in her system. The light helps her metabolize the bilirubin, and it is wasted into her poo. No big deal there at all. The yellowing and light treatment are not related to her cardiac problems. Check out her cool shades that protect her eyes from the bright light.

That's about it. More info when it arrives.

2 comments:

Mitch & Patty said...

Linda, Ryan, Caroline and Baby Audrey....we are all thinking of you right now and sending some prayers your way.

Audrey is absolutely beautiful and such a tiny little thing...though she's tiny I know she must be a fighter. Stay strong, you have a lot of people thinking of you guys.

Love,
Patty, Mitch, Sebastian & Gwen Stewart

Anonymous said...

Hi Linda, Your mom and I have been friends and have known each other since 4th grade and Karen was in my scout troop. It's been a long time. Your mom told me about Audrey. I have been saying prayers every day since then. Audrey is a beautiful little girl and God is with her. I will keep praying for your precious little girl. Keep your chin up and keep the faith. God Bless you all. Miss Barb