Blue Monday

26.7.2010

Arrived at the hospital just after 8.00am to find William bathing in blue light.

We watched as the nurse started Esther’s light therapy.

This is for treating jaundice which is very common in premature babies but still scary for us, as parents, to see.

blue monday

The babies are wearing special cotton goggles to protect their eyes from the bright light.  The blue light breaks down bilirubin in the baby’s blood, this is what causes the jaundice.  The lights are expected to be on for a couple of days until the compounds in their blood reach an acceptable level.

This morning was very emotional.  Both David and I had a good cry.  We shut ourselves in the breastfeeding room, held each other and cried.  I think because of all we have been through these past few weeks but also because we don’t know what to do.  We feel so torn between spending time with our babies and getting ready for them at home.  Poor David is also trying to factor in some work!

2 thoughts on “Blue Monday

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  2. ah, they are so tiny. Jack had the light therapy for Jaundice too, and he was 12 days overdue. He hated every minute of being exposed and would only stop crying when I wrapped him up and cuddled him for the few minutes that they allowed me .
    x

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