Child's Birth Year
2007

State/Province/Territory
Kansas

NICU Hospital for my journey
Salina Regional Health Center

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Dayton was born 6 weeks early. He weighed four pounds four ounces. He had trouble eating and had to have an NG tube for a few days. He was in the NICU for five days before being released to go home. Since then he has had several medical issues and was diagnosed with an intellectual disability.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
Dayton has overcome so many challenges in his life. He maintains a positive attitude and continues fighting.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
4 lb 4 oz

Weeks Gestation
34 Weeks

Time spent in the NICU (Specify Day, Month, or Year)
5 days