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First Doctor’s Appointment





Today was your first visit with Dr. Boecker’s office.

We struggled to figure out how to keep your head from slumping down in your car seat, and used the stroller for the first time.

The visit went well: they told us we could use a pacifier with you, which is a huge win (you love to suck on your hands to self-soothe). 

They also taught us how to burp you, and answered a bunch of the questions we had. This parenting stuff is not as easy as you’d think, it turns out. It’s really scary sometimes. We just want to make sure you are safe and happy and healthy.

They were concerned you may have jaundice so we had to go back to the hospital for some blood work.

You were super brave through the process and it made your mom cry. Only a few days in the game and you’re already making us so proud.

You did end up having jaundice, so we have to use a light therapy tool called a Bili Blanket until you get retested on Monday. It looks like an astronaut tether, but you seem to like it.

Mom got to eat sushi for the first time since finding out she was pregnant, and the three of us hung out at home and listened to the new Nas album in the evening.

We are praying for a quick recovery from the jaundice and looking forward to the next adventure with you.

-your Dad, Kerry

 

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