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I'm sorry momma I know its tough but just hang in there and snuggle your baby and it will all be better soon! hugs.

I'm so sorry DS had a large hematoma from his vacuum birth and as his body reabsorbed the blood, his bilirubin went bonkers. We were both held at the hospital for almost a week. They didn't say it then, but I think breastfeeding had something to do with his levels too.
It took a bit longer but he was fine and I'm sure H will be too - you're doing everything you can and listening to your doctors. I know it's easier said, but try not to stress. xo

I don't have any experience with jaundice but hoping your sweet girl's levels go down soon and you can start really enjoying this stage. We're having tests for hip dysplasia in our little girl and it broke my heart that she might have to spend a few months in a brace and made me cry a lot the first few weeks of her life but now I've managed to calm down about it a bit and just enjoy how amazing she is. Hope you get to do that soon too.

i can imagine how stressful it must be. you're doing everything right. both charlie and olive had jaundice and had to undergo phototherapy. olive had breastfeeding jaundice too, thought not as severe as yours. i know it's hard mama but you're monitoring her, and levels don't get dangerous until they're much, much higher. try to stay strong, expose her to a little bit of sun every day, and feed as much as possible.

we'll be sending positive thoughts your way!

Thinking of you hun! I hope harpers levels go down soon so you can close this stressful chapter!

So sorry to hear this. I know it's much easier said than done, but try to not worry about what the next test will show and just enjoy those sweet moments with tour beautiful girl. The doctors will get her fixed up and on the right track very soon.

You guys are in my thoughts!

Sending love and comfort your way! I know I would be a wreck myself if I feared anything was wrong with LO. It's tough to keep it together sometimes, and that's ok. You're doing a great job - keep it up!

As if being a new mom is stressful enough. I hope you are able to enjoy the newborn time. I'm sure everything will work out soon. The HB community is always here for support

Aww hugs. I know the feeling of being worried about your LO during that early stage. My M was borderline jaundice as a newborn. My ped recommended sitting her by a sunny window with just a diaper for a few minute each day. But she was born in the spring so not quite as cold as it is now. Although you're in FL right so it's probably not that cold.

Maybe try that? Do you have a follow up appointment scheduled in case she needs to go back for more time under the light?

@PrincessBaby: great news!!

@PrincessBaby: yayyyy!!! So glad Harper is on the way and flushing all of that nasty bilirubin out of her body. Keep on feedin' mama and hooray!!!