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Emmi Marie Love was born January 5, 2008, twelve weeks early. She measured only 11 ¼ inches and weighed 1.4 lbs. Her story represents just one of the more than half a million babies born prematurely each year in the United States . As the 2008 Forsyth Tech March for Babies Ambassador, Emmi Marie and her parents, Tiffani and Mike of Harvest, Alabama are so grateful to know that so many people care about premature babies and want to help raise awareness of the growing crisis of premature birth, which has increased by more than 30 percent in the U.S. since 1981.

Emmi had few complications initially. She was on the ventilator only one day and due to a problem with high blood pressure, had a small bleed in her brain. Unfortunately she developed an intestinal infection and two additional brain bleeds. Her situation has improved but she is not out of danger yet. She faces intestinal surgery and a long recovery period.

  

   

This situation with Emmi Marie shows the continued need for support of March of Dimes. They provide lifesaving research, services, education, and advocacy across the nation.

 

Emmi Marie and her family are thankful for the continued prayers, support, and love that have been extended. With your help, others like Emmi will have a better chance for a long and healthy life.

 

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