Back At Home
Britene and Raven got to go home on Friday, the 22nd, despite the fact that Raven had become a little jaundiced. The trip home was uneventful. Home-health care arrived about 1 hour later to install the UV blanket Raven has to wear until the jaundice is better. This means holding her is a little difficult and confined to one area of the house. The "billyrubin" levels as a result were a little high, which makes her sleep more. So, for Britene's first few days at home with a new baby, Raven slept more than she was awake. Ahhh, the peace.
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Glenn putting her back into the bassinet the day they brought her home. Please note the date. THREE days after delivering Raven, and Britene is not only up and moving at full speed, she also doesn't look like she just had a baby. As a woman, I think I am offended. = )
Raven spends a lot of time sleeping, so Mom and Dad just hold her to get their fix. She looks so sweet and angelic now, doesn't she? Almost too good to be true. Fluids are very important to bring down her billyrubin levels, but keeping her interested has proven interesting. She is just too calm and quiet. Rooting around in the bassinet, she appears to be looking for something. I wonder what it is that she is seeking?? =) This afghan was knitted by a wonderful woman that Alice knows. While Raven might not know the difference yet, Britene and I do and it is wonderful and soft and so precious. Although it has been 11 days, she is still spending nap time and bed time in the UV blanket. Only a couple more days of this though. A note here to the Great-GrandMothers and Great-GrandFathers -- they are keeping the apartment VERY warm and making sure Raven is tucked into a blanket at all times. Any exposure you are seeing is a result of my taking the blankets OFF so I can snap a few pictures.
Getting rewrapped for nap time. Now that she isn't all balled up all the time, you can really see her length. Mom has her dressed in socks to help keep her warm. Once the "rig" is stable, Britene puts a nice warm blanket over her and tucks her in.
