In the City star Danielle Olivera is sharing an update on her preemie son Aidan amid his continued neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay.
“As of today he’s 6lbs, 15 oz and 20.5 inches long,” Danielle, 37, wrote over a series of photos of her son in the NICU on Saturday, August 1, sharing that her son is 42 days old or, if she was still pregnant, would be 34 weeks and 5 days gestational age. “Fully on room air so no more CPAP bubble. He gets WAY more cuddles now.”
She continued, “Started oral feeds to gradually wean him off the feeding tube. Traded his preemie diapers in for newborn size. Loves his amazing nurses who make him feel special and take such good care of him. Currently Daddy’s twin.”
Danielle shared the first photo of her son, Aidan Santos Heavy, back on July 18, confirming that he had arrived early at just 28 weeks and 5 days gestation, requiring a significant NICU stay.
“Already making his own rules,” she wrote via Instagram at the time, sharing a photo of her son resting in a NICU isolette. “Tiny, mighty and clearly not interested in our timeline.”
Danielle’s boyfriend, Eoin Heavy, had previously revealed that their son had arrived 10 weeks early, joking that baby boy Aidan would be “heading to summer camp at NICU” for approximately three months.
When sharing the first photo of her son, Danielle also gave fans a quick update on his condition.
“He’s thriving at @stonybrookmedicine NICU and getting stronger every day while keeping Mom and Dad on our toes,” she wrote at the time. “To the incredible NICU team at Stony Brook, our family and friends, and every NICU mom who’s reached out with love, advice and hope — thank you. You’ve carried us through more than you’ll ever know.”
In her latest update, Danielle once again thanked her fans and followers for their support – while also sharing that the NICU has made it possible for the proud mom and dad to check in on their little one from afar.
“So thankful we’re able to see him when we’re not there,” she wrote over what appeared to be a screenshot of a live feed that allows Danielle to see her son as he’s swaddled and laying down in an isolette.
“Thank you all for your support,” she added. “Keep you posted on when we’re able to take him home! So proud of our smiley little legend.”
