Port of Spain: The firstborn of the sextuplets has died after 19 days of fighting. Baby Kaylan, lost his battle with life on Saturday. Since his birth on March 4 he was critically ill. His other five siblings always stood a better chance at survival than he did. It was reported the baby suffered gastrointestinal bleeding and was receiving CPR, but due to his fragile state his body was under too much pressure and he died with his parents at his side.
Parents Petra and Kieron are deeply saddened by their lost, but assured they will be strong for the other five siblings. They said the hospital staff is showing much support and have done all that was necessary to try and save baby Kaylan. Since their birth the staff has been like adopted parents to the six babies. The other five are still at hospital and are continuing to develop nicely, dosctors have said. Once this continues they should be discharged from the hospital at 34 weeks.
