Jillian's First Week

Jillian Grace Tidwell was born at 5:49 p.m. on Monday the 5th day of July, 2010.  She weighed in at 9 lbs 2 oz and was 21 1/4 inches long.  Head circumference measured at 14 3/4 and chest measured at 14 1/2.  She was a chunk but a beautiful one at that.

We had a very busy week.  We were in the hospital all day Monday and Tuesday.  Wednesday they finally allowed us to go home around 6:00 p.m. which was a wonderful feeling.  I was able to go home and sleep in my own bed and spread out and most of all...I COULD SLEEP ON MY STOMACH AGAIN!!! :)

Thursday proved to be a pretty good day.  Garon was really good about making me take it easy (I sometimes did a little more than I should have) and this evening my cousin and her family got into town to stay with us for the Anderson Reunion that was happening this weekend.  Yes, that is right we had a total of 9 people in my house and we had a good time.  I love it when we can all get together.

Friday morning we had to take Jillian to the pediatrician for a weight check appointment.  This one didn't go so well but it was okay at the same time.  She weighed 9.2 when she was born, then 8.7 when we left the hospital, and at this appointment she was down to 8.4.  The doctor was a little concerned about this and wanted me to start supplementing formula at feedings because my milk had not come in yet.  Low and behold it came in that day!  At the appointment she was also concerned because Jillian was looking a little more jaundiced than previously so she sent us over to get a biliruben test ran.  The results came back and it had jumped from the 7.1 in the hospital to 16.  That is a huge jump.  Because it came back so high they told us they wanted us to take her into the nursery on Saturday to be retested...yes, another poke at our new born baby.  We took her home put her under florescent lights, tried to feed as much as we could to try and get more dirty diapers.

Saturday came around and we took her in for yet another test and luck came our way.  Her bili had dropped by 2 points.  The pediatrician on call told us that we wouldn't have to put her under the lamps at the hospital because it was showing signs of dropping! YAY!! Go me, I did something right.  We completely missed the family reunion on Saturday but that was okay, Jillian had been a busy girl and she was exhausted.

Sunday I stayed home from church with my cousin and her family.  Garon went because my sister Karen, from AZ was blessing her baby that day.  Monica did a little photo session with Jillian and she tolerated it very well, I was impressed to say the least.  Sunday afternoon/evening everyone gathered at my parents house.  This was the last day that all the family was in town, most were headed out Monday morning.  We ventured over there to take part in a little bit of the excitement.  That was Jillian's first "real" outing I guess.

Monday came around and my cousin left to go back to TX.  As they were leaving we were going out the door to go to doctor appointments.  Jillian passed this appointment.  She had gained 2 ounces over the weekend which was good and she did have to go get another bili test done but those results too came back better, she was now down to a 12.  Doctor says we won't have to test it anymore unless she all the sudden starts becoming more yellow again.

I know, went a little overload on pictures but I hope you enjoy! :)