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Class of ‘19-’14: Elementary
Child's Birth Year2019
State/Province/TerritoryIllinois
NICU Hospital for my journeyLoyola University Medical Center
My NICU Graduate's JourneyAlaia was a micro preemie born at 24 weeks. She weighed 1lb 3oz. She spent 110 days in Loyola University Medical Center NICU. The nurses called her tiny but mighty. The nurses all loved her personality because she was so feisty. Alaia has grown to be very determined and loving.
What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?Alaia has overcome a lot of obstacles due to her early birth. She has tenaciously fight to beat each obstacle.
Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)1lb 3oz
Weeks Gestation24
Time spent in the NICU (Specify Number of Days, Months, or Years)110 days