Poor Sunny got Jaundice :(

Sunny has Jaundice. 

For those who don't know what Jaundice is, here's a definition from MayoClinic

Infant jaundice is a yellow discoloration in a newborn baby's skin and eyes. The condition occurs because the baby's blood contains an excess of bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO-bin), a yellow-colored pigment of red blood cells.

Infant jaundice is a common condition, particularly in babies born before 36 weeks gestation (preterm babies). Infant jaundice usually occurs because a baby's liver isn't mature enough to get rid of bilirubin in the bloodstream. In some cases, an underlying disease may cause jaundice.

Treatment of infant jaundice often isn't necessary, and most cases that need treatment respond well to noninvasive therapy. Although complications are rare, severe infant jaundice or poorly treated jaundice can cause brain damage.

We hoped that it would get better as we left the hospital yesterday (Sunday) but his numbers were still reading relatively high.  The pediatrician at the hospital (sweet, wonderful lady) said we'll need to see our pediatrician the following day to check the Jaundice.  Well, a visit to Dr. Lin showed that Sunny's jaundice spiked to 18.8, well above the safe zone.  So he immediately called home health to order photo therapy to treat his Jaundice.

This sticker will prevent Sunny get poked by the needle to get his blood sample every day. He already has enough on his heels from the blood tests in the hospital :(

Photo therapy to treat Jaundice. It's a blue light blanket that wraps over his body. He stays in there all day and night so we can't cuddle him...

Well, according to Dr. Lin, this should last 3~4 days... and hopefully it will help. If it doesn't Sunny goes back to the hospital and get more treatment.

This is where I thank God for my job that provides insurance to cover this cost...