Supporting family of Mikaere-Ray currently in Neonatal ICU Wellington
Supporting whanau during stay in Wellington
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Kia Ora my name is Alaina, I am mum to Skyla, Joey, Esme & Mikaere-Ray. Mikaere-Ray born via c-section at Hastings hospital January 9 at 7.7 pounds and was diagnosed with Pyloric Artesia (type of blockage/obstruction of the pylorus a narrow opening between the end of the stomach & start of the small intestines). This type of condition causes swallowed fluid that cannot be digested properly causing vomit to release pressure in the stomach.
January 10 Mikaere is escorted & flown to Wellington Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), followed by myself on a different flight that evening. January 11 surgery performed to correct the obstruction and create a normal passage from the stomach through to the duodenum which was an incision just above the belly button. Mikaere is now in a stable recovery after a successful operation. Myself & the other children are now relocated to Wellington until Mikaere is discharged of around several weeks.
Use of funds
Urgent costs of flights back to Hawkes Bay for three children, car hire once a week while in Wellington and future medical costs/equipment (which will include private healthcare checks, special food and a new specialized pram for Mikaere)
Funds will also go towards general assistance including day to day expenses and also a chromebook for my other daughter who will now need to study remotely
Latest update
Mikaere update 7/5 7 May 2025
Hi whanau,
I’m not sure if I mentioned but I closed the page at $966 as we had private donations that exceeded our goal and still continue to receive donations these are with his own bank account & can only be enquired or withdrawn from the bank with good reason (medical needs for Mikaere & whanau).
We also have amazing support from Te Whatu Ora, and social work organisations through ICU & NICU.
Friday 2nd May Mikaere had a appointment with his paediatrician Deb, dietician Ally and surgical GP all was good except slight weight drop but steady growth, the dietician requested I try formula which I did Monday 5th unfortunately after a tablespoon he broke out badly around the mouth within minutes we were rushed to the doctors & monitored. Likely allergies to dairy or lactose intolerance another update in 3-4 weeks with dietician Paula working beside us with baby she also gave us a fat substitute for baby to gain some weight which he is taking well. Overall baby is ok & has also started kohanga with papa 2hrs a week weaning in & he absolutely loves it.
He is getting stronger able to hold his head very well, likes to kick and punch around. We are now learning to roll.
I have added a photo of his reaction post formula.
Talk soon whanau,
Lainz
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