Elaina’s Story

Site created on January 11, 2023

My name is Elaina Marie and I was born prematurely at the gestational age of 25 weeks and 2 days. I will be spending quite a bit of time in the NICU at Avera Mckennen Hospital in Sioux Falls. Join me as I take this journey and I continue to grow big and strong!

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July 6, 2023

Journal entry by Heather Scholten —

Hello everyone! It's been awhile since I've posted so I thought I'd give a little update! I'm 6 months old today and weighing 9 lbs. 14 oz. I've been exploring my new town and meeting lots of new people. Daddy and mommy have been doing really well on figuring me out, but I like to change things up sometimes. Gotta keep them on their toes!

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