Kymani NICU Update 6/24/17: Photos, Progress, & Daily Activities

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

How is Kymani doing in the NICU on 6/24/2017? Find out what she did today with pictures, slideshows, and the info below.

How Is Feeding Going?

If you've been keeping up, you know that Kymani needs to learn how to feed properly without the tube. It's slow going, but that is expected at this stage. Most babies aren't even trying, so the fact that she can latch on and suckle, even just for a few seconds is great. The slideshow below depicts the first tube feeding of the day. Being on the mother's chest during feedings is great in helping to stimulate the baby to breastfeed. So, we try to do this as often as possible.

Speaking of feeding and weight gain, in Rich's words (regarding the daily rounds the doctors do to update each other and the parents): "Quickest Kymani update ever. Last night she gained 60 grams, up to 1610. That's 3 pounds 9 ounces. Only medicine is multivitamins. She's doing great. K bye." It really was that short - and when your NICU baby's updates are that short, that is a very good thing.

Kymani Is Very Good At Sleeping

This may sound silly, but it's actually  a really good thing. Newborns need a lot of sleep and Kymani is doing a good job at that.

Kyma ni's Also Good At Being Awake

Just like being asleep is important, so is being awake. It means she is alert, which is also a good thing. Newborns sleep a lot more than they are awake. But they should be awake and active sometimes too. Enjoy the slideshow below.

Nova's Good At Being Awake Too

This won't help Kymani come home. However, Nova's good at being awake, too. She likes to play near (and under) Kymani's bed because she knows that's where the baby is.

Back To Sleep

Enjoy these cute photos of Kymani sleeping in my arms and please keep sending positive vibes that she gets to go home as soon as is healthily possible.

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