Kymani NICU Update 6/30 & 7/1: Photos, Progress, & Bonus Contest!

by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff

All Images   6/30 - 7/1/2017 © Lyn Lomasi & Richard Rowell; All Rights Reserved

Find out how Kymani is doing in the NICU on 6/30 and 7/1/2017 via the photos, slideshows, and info below! Is she going home soon?

How Much Weight Has Kymani Gained?

Kymani is now about 4 pounds and 4 ounces as of 9 pm on July 1st! She is gaining steadily, sometimes 70-80 grams per day! That's a lot for a little baby. Grow Kymani, grow! She has already met and exceeded weight goals for going home. But it's always good for babies to gain weight steadily. So, please continue to send positive thoughts that she keeps it up.

How is Kymani Doing With Feeding In The NICU?

Kymani is getting better with feeding every day since she started. Non-tube feedings have consisted of mostly bottle feedings. She hasn't consumed all of them. Sometimes, some or all of each feeding has to be given by tube. But she is already ahead of most babies who are at 33 weeks gestation. Most babies don't start this until 34 weeks or so and Kymani was able to start at 33 weeks, due to signs of readiness.

On July 1st, she tried breastfeeding while getting a tube feeding to teach her that she would get full during breastfeeding. At the first attempt, she latched on easily and remained there for the entire feeding. If she can keep this up, that gets her closer to getting the tube out, as well as closer to going home.

Enjoy these photos of Kymani and Nova both drinking bottles.

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More Feeding Photos From 6/30 - 7/1/2017

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How Is Kymani's Progress On Going Home?

Kymani is getting closer and stronger every day. We don't have an exact date, but her main goal right now is learning to feed consistently. She already has met most of the other goals required for going home. Other than feeding, she needs to do the usual newborn tests, such as being monitored in her car seat, along with things like hearing and vision. She will do those other tests when she is closer to going home. Right now, the focus is on feeding and as mentioned before, she is making great progress there. Please continue to send lots of healthy and positive vibes that she is able to meet this goal as quickly as healthily possible so that she can go home relatively soon.

CONTEST! - When Do You Think Kymani Will Go Home?

Post your guesses in the comment section below. This contest will remain open until we know when Kymani goes home. The person who guesses the closest will receive a fun surprise gift from Kymani. Please be sure to subscribe to this post when you leave your comment in case you are the winner. Please do not put any personally identifying info in your comment text.  

Some quick facts before guessing:

• Kymani is 23 days old as of July 1st and will be 34 weeks gestations as of July 2nd.
  
• Kymani needs to either breastfeed or bottlefeed consistently to go home.
• She has already met most extra goals, outside of the usual newborn tests.

More Photos From 6/30 - 7/1/2017

Enjoy these photos of time with Kymani from June 30th to July 1st, 2017.

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Nathan And Nova Take An Exercise And Nature Break

Despite being at the hospital for a large amount of time, we do get out and enjoy time with the other kids too. Nathan and Nova both like to run and play, as well as enjoy nature. On June 30th, we took both of them to the park and then when Nathan went to Grandma's on July 1st, we took Nova again.

All Images   6/30 - 7/1/2017 © Lyn Lomasi & Richard Rowell; All Rights Reserved

Keep an eye on the blog for more of Kymani's journeys!