Smallest Baby Ever Born at Memorial Healthcare System Heads Home After Defying the Odds

In a heartwarming milestone, Bi’Laynie Myna Daucima, the smallest baby ever born at Memorial Healthcare System, has been discharged after a seven-month stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Born at just 23 weeks gestation on April 8, Bi’Laynie weighed a mere 10.6 ounces—less than an apple—and measured only 9.8 inches long.

Her mother, Jeamyna Jean Charles, recalls the critical moments leading to Bi’Laynie's early arrival.

“I actually came in because I had a blood pressure of like 180 over 100, and I was diagnosed with preeclampsia,” she said.

“They told me I was going to stay until I delivered the baby.”

At 23 weeks, complications arose when Bi’Laynie’s blood flow reversed, posing a life-threatening situation.

“It was like a life or death situation whether it was going to be me or her,” Jean Charles explained.

Despite the slim chances of survival, the medical team at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital took a leap of faith.

“When she came out, she came out with one eye open, like, ‘I am ready! I am here!’” Jean Charles recounted.

Bi’Laynie's care involved high-frequency ventilation to assist her breathing and the placement of tiny IV lines in her delicate veins.

Her mother expressed profound gratitude for the dedicated NICU staff.

“I am very grateful for the whole NICU team at Memorial, Joe DiMaggio; they did a wonderful job,” she said.

After months of intensive care, Bi’Laynie is now home with her proud parents and two eager big brothers.

Her journey stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the advancements in neonatal care.

“I am super excited. Are you happy, Bi’Laynie? Bi’Laynie? You ready? I think she’s ready,” Jean Charles joyfully remarked.

Bi’Laynie's story serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating that even the tiniest fighters can achieve monumental victories.