The past few weeks we have been noticing that Keller's little eyes were a tad yellow. We had called her doctor and there was no cause for major concern since she was eating/pooping well and growing. At Keller's 2 month checkup today, our pediatrician noticed that her liver seemed a little large.
Dr. Bleicher sent us to St Elizabeth's to get some blood work and an ultrasound. Watching someone draw blood from your baby makes any parent feel helpless and truly breaks your heart.
Our doctor called us an hour or so later to give us the results. Although the ultrasound didn't show any obstructions or abnormalities (other than swelling of the liver and spleen), the blood work was cause concern. The liver enzyme count was abnormal and bilirubin levels were slightly elevated.
So rather safe than sorry, she has sent us up to Children's Hospital in Omaha to see a specialist. It could be as simple as a viral infection or as complicated as disease called biliary atresia. We are obviously praying it is just a viral infection.
We completely trust the judgment of our pediatrician. She is fantastic. Please pray that the doctors at Children's can quickly diagnose this and that healing would begin immediately.
We will update here on our blog when we know more. We appreciate your prayers.
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