WHEW....

She didn't have to be hospitalized. Her level was at 17.6 and they hospitalize at 18-20.

So - they ordered her a phototherapy bed - and we spent a miserable night fighting to get her to keep her little protective eye wear on and from ripping the protective drape off. FUN. Going against orders we decided to give it a break and let her sleep and let me sleep. That was nice. A whole hour of sleep! Then they called to make her appointment for her blood draw - and no more sleep. But it was nice. An hour.

Emma Leigh nursed like a pro all night. She hates formula so I think she's had about an ounce.

We have kept her in the sun all day - napping in her diaper in her comfy Papasan swing. Nursing like crazy.

So - we finally called to get the results... and her bili level has come down to 15 something. Oh my. I'm so thrilled. She doesn't have to go to the hospital - or get another blood check until Monday, then she has a repeat weight check then too. YEAH! Happy St. Patricks Day to me... gotta love the Luck of the Irish!

I'm relieved. To put it mildly. My sweet baby is OK.