Hi all,

Today we went for his first appointment.He got his blood test for jaundice.He has lil bit so will be going for test again tomm.Also he lost 1 pound which is lil concern .I am so afraid now .
No one is there except we two so more frustating.
Today when he was getting blood work ,he was not crying but we both crying...Really I was not thinking I will be so weak ( emotionly) after having baby.Please pray for my baby ..
It is this forum which has always given me strength and support.Now once again I want it.

Take care,
Nikki sumana replied. Hi Nikki,

dont worry....it is very common for new born babies to have jaundice, even my baby had it,but now he is alright.
Usually new borns lose their birth weight and regain it within 2 weeks ...so u neednt worry about that too....
all new moms have the baby blues....so u feel very emotional.....the first 2 weeks after my baby was born ....i cried for everything....even cried while watching an commercial ad.....so even that is common....hormones playing havoc on our systems...
Beleive in God and trust that nothing is wrong or will go wrong with your baby...everything will be fine... hetal replied. Hi nikki,

Do not worry for baby. he must be ok i am from nov group. and one of my freind also hv a same problem but now everything is ok Trust the God. and in this time donoot cry at all. otherwise yourbaby is crying boy so donot worry i amvery sure after 15 days u see everything is on the line. your boy is so cute and delicate that`s why
take care twinkle replied. First of all i want to tell i am not in this month group by mistake i just came and saw ur reply,i want to tell u that i am so sorry,i can totally understand ur pain don't worry i pray for u and ur baby,my prayers are with u,and my neighbour had delivered a baby last month they too had same problem the baby had lost weight too and with jaundice they had not send the baby with her and send it 3rday u know what its is very fine now its gaining weight and so cute,it will take few days for it to get adjustedhe because all this days it was inside u comfortable and its new environment for the baby too,so don't worry its common in babys,
My wishes and prayers are with u always
give lots of kisses to baby from me,
take care,
luv
twinkle Anu replied. Hi Nikki,

Congratulations for Arnav. Also thanks for sharing your labour experiance. I read in books that jaundice in new born babies are common. As Manvi said, it will go away on it's own in 2 to 3 days. Also babies will loose weight and regain after a week. So, Don't worry. You and Arnva will be in my prayers.

Good luck with your cute little baby.

Anu. Manvi replied. Nikki dear,
Congratulations on Baby Arnav!Thanks for sharing your birthing exp.Abt Arnav losing wt it is perfectly normal all babies lose 10%body wt in the first 7-10dys of life&then steadily regain.Jaundice after 1st day of life is a very common happening bcos their liver is still immature&cannot handle digestion well,the jaundice goes away on it's own
Bcos of the so many apprehensions u r having I suggest you always clear your dbts with his pediatrician to make u feel better&here the dr's never lie they tell u the truth.So be brave any dbt u have also refer to a good child care book&have confidence!You will make a great mom,crying when your darling is getting poked at is a natural emotion.Just be confident&trust your instincts!Good luck&share your feelings with us always. kalyani replied. Hi nikki,
i am very sad after reading this posting.But i think some babies will lose weight after they are born and some will have jaundice too.Its all common.I know that u will feel scared as u are alone there.Don't worry our prayers are with you and your baby.Everything will become fine.Take care of u and your baby.
love and prayers from
kals Lakshmi replied. Dear Nikki,
Your son will be in my prayers.. don't worry , everything will be just fine. The fact that you and your husband are handling all this by yoursleves only shows how strong both of you are and God is always with the ones who helps themsleves. My Best Wishes to you both and lots of love and blessings to Arnav.
Sai Ram
Lakshmi Bargavibar replied. Nikki
Congrats.
Dont worry jaundice is common esp if they r lil premature. My babies had it too when we were all in the hosp. But it was ok by the time we discharged.
It goes away in 2-3dys so dont worry.
Also in 2 weeks they regain their birth weight, its not unusual to lose weight.
I was concerned and crying too but its a common thing.
Babies will fall sick often, thats what I realised and am going thro now,
be brave and positive, ur vibrations and emotions will pass on to the baby.
Best wishes
Bargavi