Is that a Tan?

Unfortunately, that is not a tan. Gavin tested Coombs positive at birth, so the pediatrician kept an eye on his serum bilirubin levels. His levels rose too high and Gavin has become jaundiced.

I won't even go into the Coombs test...I certainly do not understand it -- even some of the medical people we spoke to are confused by it. The simple explanation is the Coombs test is an indicator that flags a predisposition to jaundice. While jaundice is common for newborns and not a serious condition if monitored or treated, Kiersten and I were disappointed that we could not come home with Gavin. It was particularly upsetting for Kiersten to be separated from Gavin. On the upside, she was able to stay an extra night to continue feeding and to be near him.

He went under the bili lights last night. We saw an immediate change in his alertness after his first three hours under the lights. He was so awake, hungry, and he began opening his eyes much more than earlier in the day. The first serum bilirubin check came back this morning and his levels have dropped, so we are hopeful that today is Homecoming!