Glowworm

Liam had jaundice after we brought him home from the hospital and it got worse over the next couple of days.  After our appointment at the doctor, they decided to put him on home phototherapy treatment to help get the bilirubin out (that's what causes the yellow and can have a detrimental effect on the part of the brain that deals with balance and movement).  So we had to attach a paddle to him that emitted light meant to help breakdown the bilirubin.

He looked like a glowworm with a tail!  I have to say that while the paddle thing did help lower his bilirubin levels, it took an awful long time (4 days) and an excessive amount of hassle for the result.  The lesson learned here is that the next time the doctor suggests home therapy for something that is normally done in the hospital, I'm going to tell them that we'd prefer the hospital.  Yuckier, yes, but quicker and more effective with less stress to our Liam.