Charlotte made her first trip to the pediatrician this afternoon. Mom and Dad weren't keen on making the trip in bad weather, but it was important to get her in to check her weight and see if her jaundice had improved (she had borderline bilirubin levels in the hospital). She weighed in at only 2 ounces shy of her birth weight, so she has gained half a pound since coming home. As for the jaundice, her bilirubin levels are the same as they were in the hospital so we have to go back to the doctor on Friday for more follow-up. She seems very distrustful of the medical establishment, as she had her worst crying spell so far in the office. We told her that's OK, sometimes these folks can be shifty. As soon as she had Dad's pinky finger to suck on (and later some nursing time with Mom) she was her usual calm self.
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Wow. She is more beautiful every day.
By the way - just so you know - Janet is calling ME every day to see if I am having a baby yet. I think you guys need to live closer.
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