Happy & Heartbreaking Day 3 & 4 in the NICU!!

[@melissaf2763]

The clip with Kayli holding Finn and Brailee laying her head on Kayli's shoulder was so sweet. What a special relationship you have. ❤

[@le4977]

His smile when you held him brought tears to my eyes❤️praying for you and your sweet boy!

[@User84030]

Oh my gosh his FACE when you were doing skin to skin is absolutely precious ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Moccalatte61]

Very touching moment 💕Mother's love is unique ♥️

[@clairegenocchi5946]

Congratulations on baby Finn and finally bringing him home! My own baby Finn was born 4 years ago and spent 14 days in NICU with similar issues. So happy that all is well for you all x

[@brendainny]

🙏🏻

[@ihartevil]

I wasnt 100% sure they got him home but since this got posted they probably got to It seems like he only needed a day or 2 more

[@sunshineyellow707]

She posted 3 days ago on her IG that he was eating well and it was time for him to go home! :) @@ihartevil

[@barbaragermain3713]

Sweet Kayli... You are Loved by all your fans. God's Strength and Peace be with you and your precious family.

[@mististallard]

I’ve been here since you were pregnant with Winston. I’m not a commenter usually. This broke my heart watching you so sad leaving the hospital. You are one of those special people that when you cry I feel it in my heart. I’m so glad Finn is doing so well and is now home. I’ve been praying since you posted he was in the NICU. ❤

[@christinem9280]

His sweet little smile when you were holding him was just sweet! He is telling you that he will come home and hes fighting to come home! Still sending prayers for your sweet family!

[@joannecourchesne111]

Those beautiful Finn-smiles made me tear up. He felt the love ❤ great job, mom and dad!

[@SPasley22]

Same here! So sweet. 😊

[@sadie4me2]

My heart just melted and is now a puddle on the floor. Watching that little angel smiling broke me. ❤️ one thing I know is this baby has hit the jackpot as his mommy is an amazing woman.

[@barbaragermain3713]

Casey... You are an awesome Daddy. And Braile you Rock, such a wonderful daughter helping where you are needed!

[@crystalmeyers9252]

Stay Strong Beautiful ❤

[@wishupondreams]

This was one of the most emotionally moving videos I have seen in a while. You both are so strong and your deep faith is amazing! When you were able to do skin to skin and he could hear your heart beat I felt so happy to see his little smiles. God heard our prayers and made it possible for you to bring him home. 🙏❤

[@StephyRae83]

Oh, Mama, you are so sweet, and I'm so sorry that you're having to go through this with Baby Finn! He will be home very soon, and everyone will love on him and you'll be able to comfort and do all the things! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Love you all!!!!❤

[@michellehannan68]

I’m 35 weeks pregnant and I am bawling watching the video. My first was in the NICU. I’m so glad that Finn is home and healthy

[@Courtjowhite]

That smile/laugh he did when momma was doing skin to skin🥰

[@Ma-suisui]

Oh my goodness I just fell apart watching you hold him for the first time. I can’t even imagine the comfort, peace, and love you both felt. What a sweet and tender moment. You are such an amazing mother.

[@carolschulz8274]

So happy you got to finally hold him. What a precious smile he had when you were skin on skin. Still praying for little Finn and all of y’all!

[@robynchaulk85]

Oh my, watching this is so heartbreaking and I just wanted to give you the biggest hug! My son went through almost exactly what you described. He was born February 28, 2023 and spent 14 days in the nicu. He was also on CPAP, feeding tubes, IV’s, etc. and I didn’t get to hold him until day 4. My heart aches for you ❤ it’s so difficult, especially when it is so unexpected! He was born at 37 weeks and it didn’t even cross my mind that he would have to go to the nicu and I would have to leave the hospital without him.

[@nelselson]

So glad Finn is home now❤️ I’m a NICU nurse and nothing about having your baby in the NICU is easy. Love you Kayli, you’re a great mom!

[@lesliep552]

What a sweet baby boy! Thank you so much for updating us and sharing these memories with us all. I know I am not the only one who feels genuine care for you guys, so thank you for sharing. Praying for the butler fam and baby Finn.

[@kailanicarlisle777]

I swear the schedule from the NICU was such a blessing from our whole experience. My son came home a great sleeper! We loved Dr browns. That's what they used in the hospital so we just kept using them and it fostered a good latch to nurse too! I remember the day I was discharged before my baby and just how heartbroken I was. Sending so much love to you ❤❤

[@MARIONCunningham-b9b]

So cute when Finn smiled as you were cuddling with him. Praying that he can come home soon Kayli and that you have a speedy recovery as well. 🩷🇨🇦

[@mcomo321]

So sweet watching him enjoy holding his mama! Such a precious moment! Thank you for sharing your babies with us.

[@jadefamily6577]

What a sweet baby. He is so loved!

[@gordythecat]

Kayli I am like you, I stayed calm during the storm with my son in the nicu til I have a little time to process. Take it easy on yourself and don’t be afraid to rest. God bless you and your family!!

[@maggiegoldermann3600]

Thank you for sharing your family’s journey. I am a dietitian in the NICU and think it is so helpful to see things from this perspective. You are so strong momma!!!

[@paulinecarter2963]

I’m not crying 😭 prayers for him to keep getting stronger 🙏🏻💕

[@chloegoulden5094]

Oh sweet Kayli!!!!! All of your feelings are valid. Your gratitude. Your heartbreak. It’s wonderful he’s doing so well and also horrible things didn’t go according to plan. I hope you continue to feel the love sent your family’s way❤❤

[@ihartevil]

An earlier c section would have prevented this I know why kayli wanted to wait but the doctors also never warned her about this while they let her wait

[@chloegoulden5094]

@@ihartevilI don’t think this is a very helpful comment at the moment

[@ihartevil]

@chloegoulden5094 I know but a lot of odd stuff happened and I want to find our how much of it actually needed how much of it profiteering and how much of it goes under the doctors leaving out information putting the baby at risk for being nonexisting

[@ihartevil]

@chloegoulden5094 I am scared for anybody who needs a csection if the doctors dont give information and maybe these comments might get some others better care and know more about whats going on and how to prevent profiteering Ask the doctors questions make sure they become unable to lie things like that I got so many questions

[@Jillianrc]

I recently weaned my 18 month old and we did nursing/bottle feeding of pumped milk. We had great success with como tomo bottles with slow flow nipples. I hear that they aren’t recommended as much by lactation consultants but it was the only bottle that my baby would seamlessly take while also nursing and she didn’t develop a bottle preference. We had major bottle preference problems with dr browns narrow and that was also a hard bottle to clean with so many parts. Towards the end I exclusively nursed as it was much easier but when they feed all day long as babies it’s nice to have dad give a bottle here and there! So happy to hear baby Finn is home! I was seriously bawling for you. I can’t imagine the feeling of leaving baby in the hospital. You are such a strong mama!

[@ihartevil]

I worry about the lawsuits on the new bottles well for everything pretty much I am looking for an old fashion electric juicer because of it my range 1990s and before I usually try not to go to above 95 but anywhere in the 90s works well for me

[@SyntheticGhoul666]

Congratulations Kayli. I’m so proud that he’s improving and I know it’s frustrating to have to leave him, but NICU mama’s are so strong. Some of my best friends are NICU mama’s and I feel their pain. One of my best friends is dealing with being a NICU mama right now again with her second baby and they still don’t know when her daughter will be able to go home, but it’ll be so soon for the both of you. Sending all the love.

[@amclaudet]

Sweet baby You’re so sweet and gracious with your honesty about how hard this was to not be with him but being so grateful for his care and improvement. Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!

[@Onedogonelove]

We are all crying with you. Thoughts and good vibes over here for you and your beautiful family!

[@roseisland8]

Finn's smiles when you were holding him was so precious, I pray Finn keeps getting stronger and healthier ❤

[@lupitacalderon1768]

I understand how you felt. My sweet boy was born with a heart defect and got flown 4hrs away from me. I was so torn and desperate to see him. I was up and walking as soon as I could after C-section so I would be ready to get to him. We have had to fight so hard for the past 6 months of his life. Just this week he had a stroke. He still continues to smile after it all. I don’t know how I’ve held it together so long. It is truly the hardest thing I have been through. I hope soon we can finally breathe and enjoy him. But till then I will continue to fight along side him. I’m so glad you have your sweet boy with you now ❤

[@claudettemalespina60]

Kayli And Casey ,I've been praying for your little angel. Im so sorry you both had to go through this. And i know you are trying hard not to be stressed. Let Casey and the kids take care of you, because you will need your strength . When i saw your first pictures on FB, my heart just dropped. And this must just be so hard on you and Casey. Please allow your feelings to be known. I know you want everybody to be happy. You are both so loved by every person that knows you. That little boy ,has two of the best parents in the world. God is good ,and this little blessing you created ,will be amazing .Finn you are loved. Take care Kayli and Casey. 🙏🦋💙💐

[@Kelly-gr3re]

So happy everyday he is getting better and stronger..I know he is home by now and I can only imagine how you all felt getting him home..but sending lots of hugs and love to you all...and he is such a cutie and wow Winston's little twin...how has Rosie been doing having a new baby around? Hugs to you all and thank you for sharing with us❤

[@heatherd.9390]

Dear Kayli and Casey, I'm so very happy to hear that Finn is improving and getting stronger each day. He WILL be home before you know it and this will be a distant memory soon enough. You and your family remain in my prayers. I cannot fathom how difficult it had to be to have to leave the hospital without him. It would be hard enough to have him in the NICU instead of your room while you were in the hospital. I'm glad you are doing well enough to manage to pump, nurse, deal with things at home as well as getting up to the hospital to be with your babe. It's a lot. Please do get the rest you need, Kayli. I know it has to be hard with your littles at home as well as recovering from your surgery and all the worries and trips to the hospital and back. Remember that you are best fit to help everyone else if you take good care of yourself. You have two big kiddos and Casey there to help with everything you need, so make use of that and rest up. You are a beautiful family - I enjoy all of your channel and HUSH too - and know you are surrounded by good people. Let anyone willing and able to help, help. They're doing it because they love you and want you all to not have to worry about things they can do for you. Lots of love, hugs and prayers sent to you from my family to yours, Heather🇨🇦

[@melissahughes4103]

Praying for your sweet lil boy and your momma and daddy hearts…. I know this is so hard. Praying for complete healing… and that he gets to come home.

[@JustJackie62]

God bless you all on this. Big hugs!! I'm looking forward to him coming home. Stay strong, Kaley things will get better.

[@grannynoraswihart8565]

I’m 62 years old and it’s very hard for me to cry but when you held Finn for the first time I had tears rolling down my cheeks. Blessings to you all and prayers. God bless you congratulations. Congratulations he is just gorgeous!❤

[@kellyslythe5577]

His skin to skin smiles melted my heart! Sweet Finn needed to hear mummas heartbeat. 💙💙

[@haleycastro1316]

Kayli you are so strong just remember that, you're doing so good mama and you'll get your baby home soon. Sending so much love and prayers 🙏🏼💙

[@sis5451]

Oh Kayli, watching you hold Finn for the first time made me cry. ❤ what a sweet moment. So happy he is finally home with you

[@amandaprice87]

Kayli you have the sweetest voice, heart and soul. Girl I feel you. I couldn’t meet my son at all for the first 3 days of his life, we had to fly flight for life as we almost died. Here I stand 14 YEARS LATER! I have a healthy young boy and we survived. You can do this girl! Much love and prayers sent to you and your family!!!!

[@itsabbsturn1379]

I am so glad he is doing better. Amen God is so good.

[@melissarenae1997]

I nursed my daughter when she was in the NICU, but stopped when she came home due to my supply dropping. She LOVES the Mam bottles&the wide-neck Dr. Brown’s!

[@kayleepillon6016]

I had my baby at the end of January 11 weeks early so he has been in the nicu. It is a hard journey but the babies are such fighters. They are a miracle ❤

[@lucygeddes8409]

His sweet little smile was everything

[@mllemeg09]

Watching this is easier knowing he is home with you now. So hard to leave your baby at the hospital. Grow Finn grow!

[@jenniferwyand]

Sending so much love to you, your family, and Finn. You are an incredible woman. To come home after everything you and Casey have been through and see you guys be loving and present parents to the older kids is so admirable. It would be so easy for you to break. And you are so strong momma. You are inspiring. I just can’t sent more love your way. Be proud of your womanhood to conquer this journey!! You got this!!!!!!

[@yanab4]

I myself have 4 little children! Yongest just turned 1. Im in tears right now! I prayed for ur little miracle. When i became a mother, any child or mothers ache i so take it personally! May God bless your family

[@kimberlymason7080]

I understand how you feel. I had to leave without my baby, too. He had to stay three days longer. I cried as they wheeled me out with a plant on my lap instead of a baby. 😢❤ He is a beautiful and blessed baby! Congratulations!

[@mshockey73]

We are so lucky to live in the times that we do. Medical tecnology has advanced so much, just in the last 10 years. Finn is getting the best care possible. He is so cute!! You're the sweetest Mom Kayli. 💙💙👶🍼

[@-PiP-]

Happy baby, happy Mama & Papa 💙 Finn has got so much personality already! He's going to be a cute and funny kid, you can tell 😊

[@CuckooBirdWhy]

Omg his face was pure bliss during skin to skin ❤what a beautiful moment. Im so glad hes home now and hope all is going well. Sending love to you all!

[@ccskidgel]

So glad baby Finn is doing so much better. Continued prayers that he gets to go home soon! Hang in there Kayli! God is Good! ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@tinafogel3384]

Tears of joy to see you holding him. Such a beautiful blessing Xo I know he is home now and that is SO WONDERFUL

[@anderdavis5538]

Finn’s sweet little smile while you were holing him. ❤❤❤

[@taramariebruce3706]

Strong women make strong babies❤️ you go momma! Finn and your family are very lucky and blessed.

[@jacquelinemullinax393]

I was in that same situation when my boy was born he had to stay 3 weeks in the ICU he was full of meconium and I remember all of the wires and seeing him getting so upset and leaving him there. My heart was broken. I couldn't breast feed had a bad C Section. I use the evenflow bottles with the bags. And the ICU had him eating every 4 hrs so I had the bottles made ready to go. Praying for you and the family that Finn will be home soon. its hard to see you cry. 💙♥♥♥♥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@crazyHaruLa]

From the moment this vlogs started I had tears in my eyes. I feel your pain and I am so glad he is doing so good! ❤️🙏🏼 also why is brailee such an angel? You must be SO proud 🎉

[@lbbc23]

Feeling so emotional with you Kayli, he’s so beautiful and so loved by your viewers too. Sending you and the family all the love. ❤

[@barbaragermain3713]

Amazing moment. Thank You for sharing. Beautiful family

[@SPasley22]

I know how it feels to leave the hospital without your new baby while they stay behind in the NICU. It's so hard knowing you are doing what is best all while still not wanting to do it. Im glad Finn is doing great ans home with tbe family now! ❤

[@lsnxo8]

Sending love! We had a NICU baby at 35 weeks. It was so hard trying to go see him after having a c-section and not being able to drive for a bit. Ours had a GI disease and required surgery so he was in for about 15 days. The NICU used Dr.Brown's bottles which has so many parts and was so much work to wash! We used avent with our first and eventually transitioned our baby to the avent bottle too.

[@kirahkitty]

When I was still nursing I used the evanflo balance+ bottles! It’s supposed to help with latching for babies who are both nursing and bottle fed so that they don’t lose the latch while nursing, plus doesn’t make it hurt as much! I’m so so happy he’s home now!

[@sheagoff6009]

I was a 34 weeker but very small for my gestational age. I was in the NICU for 26 days. My brother was 28 weeks and was in the NICU for 62 days. So my family knows the NICU life. It makes me so happy to see that he’s doing better and that he’s home with you guys. It’ll make him stronger in the end. And someday he’ll have a story to tell.

[@Peacenluv.c]

13:54 he’s so happy to be with his mama! I can’t imagine what it must be like for them in the NICU.

[@janejones1797]

I’m so glad he’s finally home. I’ve been thinking about y’all. He’s so cute!

[@Vina161]

Can relate! 😢 Thank you for sharing & I just love your gratefulness even in a challenging time 🤍 God bless you all! Praying for continued strength & healing for baby Finn xx

[@porcelainchic]

Poor sweetie. I'm so sorry you're having to do this. Nobody expects you to keep it together - please let yourself be sad over something like this which can be so taxing emotionally. Sending care

[@MandaFandaa]

Such a precious baby boy 🥹 God bless your wonderful family. Sending all the love. ❤

[@ladystarfire23]

My eldest daughter was born and got a double pneumothorax (1993) and I was not able to hold her for 4 days after she was born. She spent those days in the NICU. The tears you have are worth shedding to keep yourself calm and even keel. You and your family are in my prayers.

[@carm8]

I cried when I saw his little smile ❤ I'm 3 months post partum and as a fellow mama I'm praying for you

[@a1manda]

🥺 oh this pulled at all my heart strings.

[@lemc05]

Im so Happy baby Finn is back home 🙏🏼🙏🏼… for bottles I would recommend nanobebe! I thought they were better than the Dr.Brown’s bottles. And way less parts to wash! 😁

[@LittleMissy1234]

My first was in the NICU. Everyone always said ''he's in the best place'' in good intentions and to help us feel better (which was appreciated) but i secretly hated it as i knew the best place was in our arms and at home. 🙈❤❤️ Lots of love to you all - hope youre loving your time at home 🤍

[@Moccalatte61]

Sending you all so much love ❤️❤️👶 he smiles when he gets skin to skin 🥹💙💕💙 It made me cry 🥲He could feel your love 💕💕♥️

[@stephanierosemclean]

Oh how sweet were his facial expressions 🩵 such a sweet little guy. My son was breast and bottle fed with breastmilk, he used medela bottles and experienced no nipple confusion. It was nice to see my husband able to bond with him during feedings aswell.

[@dikoehler4255]

I know that feeling of not bringing home your little one. It's such a pit in your stomach. But remember how grateful for modern medicine to get Finn healthy and strong. Casey is such a loving person and what a beautiful family you make. 💕💕

[@stephaniefred2805]

Hey Kayli! We have a NICU baby and I recommend Dr Browns. We use the narrow bottles (they have wide ones too) with a slow flow preemie nipple which may be helpful for Finn since he gets tired quickly like our little one. Only downside is the extra parts to wash but it’s great for colic/gas. I exclusively pump and it’s a lot of work but our preemie never latched due to an extended stay at the NICU and got used to bottles. It’s nice to have others help feed while you adjust back to life. And it’s nice to know exactly how much food they’re getting. Wish I could have nursed but so long as he’s fed, I’m happy! Pro tip: get the Munchkin sterilizer bags that go in the microwave. Lifesaver for all the pump and bottle parts! And takes up much less room than a sterilizing machine:

[@jiwankaur9175]

Thank you taking time to share these moments with us 💕💕

[@enulty23]

We love the Pigeon brand bottle for our nursing/bottle feeding baby. They are glass which is nice. The Lansinoh bottles have a very similar (if not the same) nipple.

[@CathyHall-e6w]

Oh Mama, I I just wat to wrap my arms around you as you hold him. He will be fine. He is just beautiful!

[@TheDriftdog]

So many memories flooding back. My twins were in the NICU nearly 13 years ago now. Looking back now, those days were easy compared to these pre-teen years lol. I absolutely know how hard it is for you Kayli, I ended up refusing to leave the hospital without my babies, I just couldn’t do it. So they found us an on call room & once we’d moved all my stuff to it they’d said one of the twins could leave the NICU to go back on a ward so I had to stay too 🎉

[@perle13930]

Such a lovely video, seeing you hold baby, you have done so well, welcome to the world baby finn ❤❤

[@Sandjan90]

Sending positive thoughts to your family! You are a wonderful mother Kayli and you have a beautiful family.

[@LauraTeenMommy22]

My son was in the nicu and it was the absolute hardest thing ive ever been through!! I felt your exact emotions and to that extent!!!

[@christinamedina3364]

Sending prayers and healing energy to you guys. Lil Finn will be home before you know it and healthy as well. 😊

[@kindnessmatters4068]

Bless your hearts 💔😢 That is so tough... our 6mo old baby girl was born right on 31 weeks back in August and I wasn't allowed to hold her for 15 days... didnt see her little face til 8days old (nurse slide her masks off quickly once for me!)... When we had to leave and go home (I was there for 7 days due to what was going on with me) ... it was so so hard to walk out of that hospital and ride away... 😢 I bawled 😥 I wasn't allowed to walk for about 4 weeks after... my OB asked that I be pushed around in a wheel chair, due to severe pre-eclampsia. Our older children didnt get to meet her til she was 7 weeks old, so that was sad. She is doing so good now and God has been so good to us!! ❤😊

[@kindnessmatters4068]

I used a Nuk bottle for two of mine while nursing as well. ❤

[@jwgirl5291]

Even though I know it's a good outcome, my heart hurt for you Kayli. It's so good to see Casey in these videos. Can't wait for your future videos! ❤❤

[@sondrasix1668]

Congratulations!!!!!! Finn, is gorgeous. Love and prayers coming 🧡💚🩷💛🩵💜

[@ginny3282]

Oh thank you so much for the video he is precious ….. and thinking of you so many times a day checking KZbin probably 10 times a day and instagram and now I can rest easy and be calm in my prayers and thought of love for your whole family especially Finn and his wonderful doctors ❤

[@tryingtimesxo]

he’s such a cutie 🥹 and you guys did great on the name finn is so cute!

[@Belicia-dt3er]

My heart hurts for him sending positive vibes 💕

[@meera99999]

You are seriously so strong Kayli! Sending so many prayers and so much comfort your way

[@Erin007]

Sending so much love and continued prayers ❤❤❤

[@sherilane1972]

He’s beautiful! Congratulations!

[@amietheamerican37]

Same situation with our son born in March too! I had lots of fluid, scheduled c-section. He spent 11 days in the NICU.

[@staceykey9836]

I am still praying for Finn and your family. Thanks so much for sharing ❤

[@notthatguy777]

13:43 he does look pretty happy, so good to see.