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Buford Watson Jr. Park
1131 Massachusetts Street , Lawrence, KS 66044
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014 10:00 AM
1131 Massachusetts Street , Lawrence, KS 66044
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014 10:00 AM
Our ambassador
Kenisen Large
Kenisen Large
After losing her first pregnancy at 13 weeks Lisa Large was scared but also excited about becoming a new mom. She learned there was a chance of prematurity, and her fear became a reality when her daughter Kenisen was born at 33 weeks, weighing 4 lbs. and 11 oz. Lisa was happy about the high birth weight for a preemie baby but quickly learned it was
actually worse for Kenisen because of the extra weight on her under developed lungs.
The doctors were able to give Lisa steroid shots before the delivery to help develop Kenisen's lungs, but her lungs were still like plastic wrap that clung together with each inhale that caused her to puff and moan in pain.
It was hard for Lisa to leave her daughter's side, even when the nurses begged her to leave so that Kenisen would stop "searching" for Lisa and her voice, and be able to get some good rest.
After 13 nights in the NICU Kenisen was able to come home, even though they had first thought they would be there for 5-7 weeks!
Two years later, Lisa experienced another pre-term birth with her son Conlan. He was born at 37 weeks and required a 6 night stay in the NICU.
Today Kenisen is a happy, social 6 year old kindergartener. She loves being outdoors and playing with her dolls, as well as playing dress up and make believe. She also enjoys playing with Conlan.
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