Kadlec Birth Center...journey

Hi to all the Spencer Peeps out there. I know you've been waiting for these so without further ado... it all began Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 7:03p.m.

Spencer's Prize Photo (not really;)

Jaundice Test Results

Spencer's test results showed he dropped from 18 to 17. This is the right direction but not enough dropped for us to go home. So, he will continue to get photo therapy today and get a lab test at 6pm tonight.

Not home yet-- Jaundice

This morning Spencer got a test taken for Jaundice. It came back positive. Katrina was upset because she planned on taking her big little boy home today. Spencer is under the lights on the beach, getting photo therapy for 4 hours. He can stop for feeding, but that's about it. It's hard because we can't hold him to make him stop crying. Our emotions are up and down. We know he'll get better. We'll eventually get moved down to peds room with a bed for Katrina. Please pray that this jaundice will go away quickly.
Thank you!

Third Night at Hotel Kadlec

Katrina and I have decided to stay at the hospital tonight. This choice gives us more care for baby and Katrina as she heals from the birth. Baby has been eating well today. Dr. Matta, Spencer's Ped., has given us the thumbs up so far for a healthy baby boy. We are both very wiped out. What a difference a day will make. I've taken Spencer for a few strolls around the birth center. It is so exciting to hear the cries of other newborns. I've heard it said the partent's of newborns enjoy hearing their child cry and mess their diaper a lot. Well, it's be found true on our end. Although, i can see how the crying part is going to wear off fast. :)

First black tar diaper for Marc

Katrina found Spencer in a full diaper of black tar. I took him to the change table and begun the process. My good friend Ismo walked in the door and he was my assitant. I told him i need wipes, "stat". As i was wiping Spencer's bum, the little boy decided to pee my way for his second wet diaper. As dad I'm proud of his diaper count, 2 wet, 2 dark and stormy. Well, we are getting ready for bed now. Can't wait to get some shut eye after one of the biggest days of our life. Love to all and thank you for praying.

1st wet one

Katrina checked Spencer's diaper a few minutes ago, and we have a wet one folks! So, we get to check that box on our to do list!