I spoke with the doctor and he said that Sawyer's bilirubin levels (jaundice levels) are still a little high. So, with that said, he wants me to bottle feed him only formula all day Monday and all day Tuesday. Then, I will take him back to be re-tested on Wednesday morning to see if that does the trick. There's something called "breastmilk jaundice" and his doctor wants to see if that's what causing his levels to stay elevated. I'm not sure what will happen either way, but please pray that I will be able to continue breastfeeding. For many people, it's just a hassle to breastfeed, but it's something that I enjoyed doing for Sadie for 11 months, and I want to continue and do for Sawyer as well. So many people think that it's a burden, but I love it so much and it's something that I can only do for my children for one season in their lives and then it's over, so I've always been willing to sacrifice my time for that purpose. Sadie's 11 months went by so quickly, and I never minded one minute that it took for me to feed her myself. I just want the same for Sawyer so bad. But, if I have to quit in order for him to be healthy, I will do it in a heartbeat.
So, just pray for me on Monday and Tuesday as I learn how to bottle feed, b/c I never gave Sadie a bottle, so this will be new territory for me. Also, I will be pumping my breastmilk for both days as well, so pray that the kiddos will be patient with me as my time will be a little more limited for a couple of days while I'm pumping.
And, most importantly, pray for Sawyer. I just want him to be 100% healthy. That is my #1 priority above everything else. I just want this all to be over and to know that he is okay.
The doctor also mentioned that one of his liver levels was slightly elevated, but he's not going to worry about it right now. He's hoping this formula thing will clear it all up, but he said if he has to have a liver specialist look at it, we will do that next.
I will keep everyone posted.
Thanks for the prayers. I know that things could be much, much worse, so I am thanking God that this is just a small bump in the road, or as my mom says..."just a little dark cloud".
2 comments:
Dear Anna. We as Moms always, always worry about our babies, and when they are newborn, it is multiplied by 100. Sawyer is so blessed to have such spiritual Christian parents and God listens to all your prayers and His will is done. He will find a way to let little Sawyer be 100% perfect and just know that whatever the remedy, He will be with you every step of the way. Thank you for sharing with us bloggers so that we can pray with you that all will be well in this precious little life. Blessings to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers. Debbie Greene/Gigi/Amanda & Heather's Mom
Hey! we're praying of course... keep us posted.
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