PD jaundice review

(backdated) After much hard work getting her to bed after Friday's over stimulation, I really loathed waking her today to go for her 845am appointment. Normally there would be no issue, as she was an early baby who woke about 7-ish. But today at 8am, she was still sleeping peacefully. But no choice, we had to drive her for her appointment.

We told the PD our problems getting her to take the bottle, and how her last formula feed was so long ago. After that, we had resumed breastfeeding, lest she go hungry. Even my parents, experienced from having brought up my 2 cousins have tried to bottle-feed her to no avail. I tried enlisting my sister's aid but she refused, advising us to continue breastfeeding. We were told of Evan's hostory, where he would refuse the bottle when my sis went to work, taking only enough to tide him til mummy comes home where he would feed with relish. She told us, to wait til I need to work, about 6 to 8 months, when the baby would understand us. I really feel fortunate to be able to take 8 months off, instead of 4 months most mothers here are entitled. Although the rest would be unpaid leave, but many companies would not allow their staff to go off for such a long period.

So, back to the visit, the PD informed us that he could not tell the effects of the formula feeds as we had resumed breastfeeding :( Nonetheless, he advised us to take another blood test. So we had to poke her again. This time round, I was filled with pride for our brave girl, who didn't cry at all. We decided that if the level was still high or increased, we would have to rent the UV machine home. Francine's cousin rented it at $480 for 3 day 2 night package, including a $30 delivery charge. Hopefully that would be enough to stave off the jaundice.