Little Kinley has taken a big lead over her sister! Today she graduated from her incubator to a NICU crib! Although she is still quite a bit smaller than Devyn (about a pound less), she has maintained her own temperature well, and her breathing has been more stable. So, while I was holding her today, the nurse transferred all of her belongings to the crib. It doesn't look like much...but it means we are one small step closer to bringing her home!
I'm not sure that Kinley was as excited about the move as we were. When she was first placed in the crib, she squirmed and complained. Of course, it's probably not as comfortable as her former "nest" made of towels and blankets, but the nurse reminded her that she won't have a nest when she goes home from the hospital, so she had better get used to it! Devyn will be switched to a crib once her breathing stabilizes a bit.
Kinley's "big girl" bed (above)....compared to Devyn's incubator (below).
Kinley hasn't quite settled into her new bed yet....
Once the nurse put her on her belly she was much happier!
There's exciting news in the weight department as well. Devyn made it to 5 pounds at last night's weigh-in! She will probably be able to start wearing her newborn-size clothes soon! Kinley, not wanting to be left behind of course, shot up past the 4-pound mark! She now weighs 4 lbs. 2 oz.
That's a five pound baby!
Our little monkey (Kinley).
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