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Nora was born @ 6:03AM on July 4th 2006 by Cesarean Section. at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She weighs 6 pounds and is 19-1/4 inches long.


She is afflicted with Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Esophageal Atresia, a condition that affects one in 4,000 births. Essentially, her trachea is not attached to her stomach. As it it not a rare condition, the expected results are very positive. She was transported to Children's Hospital of St. Louis, the top children's hospital in the Midwest. Following her surgery, she will be tested for further internal complications, such as cardiac or renal that are often present with this affliction. Her strong reflexes, and general apperance suggest that her neurological development is normal.

Melyssa is resting comfortably, and may be released as early as Friday.