Most preterm babies will experience jaundice. Jaundice occurs when bilirubin levels are high. While babies are in the womb, the placenta removes bilirubin; once they’re born, the baby’s own liver does the work. Because our babies are all preterm, their livers are still working to catch up. Since they’ve been born, the doctors have been working to make sure that the bilirubin levels are controlled to prevent any harm to the babies. They do this through photo-therapy in the form of blue light treatment. To protect the baby’s eyes, the nurses provide the world’s tiniest eye mask. Because the light is absorbed through the skin, the babies are kept warm through extra heat in their isolette, not blankets or clothes. Tonight, both Lydia and Finn are off the blue light and for the first time ever, they were swaddled. Although Brise and I are just learning the babies’ personalities, we both could tell that Lydia and Finn are much happier all tucked in and snuggled! I never imagined being wrapped in a blanket would be a milestone for my children, but it is and I’m so glad they have been able to finally experience it!