Cora Jane arrived this morning at 10:01 a.m. weighing in at 5 pounds 4 ounces! The delivery went well, but Toni is understandably tired. She’s doing her best to rest right now.
Baby Cora was born four weeks early, so her lungs are still a bit underdeveloped. Consequently, she’s been moved to the NICU because she’s having a little trouble breathing. Please pray that Cora’s breathing improves and that God would grant Toni and her husband comfort during this stressful time, especially since the NICU is a new experience for them.
Your prayers are coveted.
Joy Miller (a friend of Toni’s)
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We spent time in the NICU with our daughter after an emergency c-section and she was born without breathing. I hope they have the best nurses who are nice and thoughtful. They will encourage her to breastfeed and hopefully visit whenever they want.
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Congratulations to your addition! I was lucky enough to avoid an April 1st birthday but only by 4 hours! I’m on March 31st.
Will keep you in thoughts.
xx Jessica
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COngrats to the Family. The NICU can be a little scary, but they will learn their is lots of comfort there also!
We will be praying!
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Congratulations on the birth of your daughter! I will pray for your NICU journey to be short and easy. My daughter was a 36 weeker, now 4 years old. ((((hugs!))))
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Many prayers going up!
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Congratulations, and welcome baby Cora! God, please give Cora strength to breathe, we trust You to provide grace for the family. Please help her to be strong enough to breathe on her own very soon.
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What a beautiful name! Many prayers for mommy, baby, and the whole family going up from down here this afternoon. I can’t wait to see pictures! Congratulations!!
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Tons of prayers coming there way
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Congratulations on baby Cora. I will be praying for her and Toni.
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What a great day to be born- it’s my birthday too! I will keep Tony and Cora in my thoughts and prayers. Congrats!
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Er…..see what happens when I turn 31? I can’t spell! I meant Toni not Tony!
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I am praying for you and your family.
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Praying for baby Cora & family!
Blessings,
Michele
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We’re praying in South Dakota for baby Cora and family.
Hold tight to your love and to God’s promises. He knows what is ahead of you – it is okay!
May God give Cora strength to grow and develop – and eat and gain.
Rachel and family
South Dakota
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I will keep them in my prayers! I do hope that Cora has a very short stay and can be with her family soon. (BTW, Apr 2 is a great day for a birthday. I say that because we share this special day!)
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Congratulations! I will pray Cora will grow healthy and strong so she can go home soon. Blessings.
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Congratulations
All our prayers go to Cora and her family.
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Congratulations on your little one! Your family is in my prayers!
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So glad to hear of Cora’s arrival… and praying that she will strengthen quickly.
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I’m praying for Cora. I love her name! I hope she’ll be breathing better in no time. I’ll be praying for y’all too!
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Congratulations! We’ll be praying for your family.
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Love the name Cora Jane!
Praying that sweet Cora will overcome her breathing troubles, and that you get some needed rest.
Congratulations!
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Congrats to the proud parents and older siblings. I’ll be praying that baby Cora gets out of the NICU quickly so she can go home.
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God bless to you & your family Toni.
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You’re all in my prayers. The NICU can be a very scary place. I’m praying that baby Cora won’t be there for long.
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Welcome to the world Cora! We will be pulling for you.
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I’m praying for baby Cora and for Toni and her husband!!
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Many thoughts and prayers are being said. Congratulations, Tori and family!
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Congrats on the new addition! Keeping Baby Cora and the whole family in my prayers!
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Congrats! I hope little Cora breathes on her own soon and that you have a good recovery.
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Please let Toni know she is in my thoughts and prayers. I just delivered our 5th child on January 27 of this year and she was 8 weeks early. She was 4 lbs. 7 oz. when she was born so I completely understand what she is going through. She spent 3 weeks in the Special Care Nursery (NICU here in Ohio) and she has been home for the last 6 weeks. I pray that everything goes well for Cora, Toni & her family.
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Wishing Toni and Cora (what a beautiful name!) a speedy recovery! Congrats to the family!
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We are praying hard for Baby Cora and for all of you! Sending lots of love your way!
Lauren
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And here I thought it really WAS an April Fools prank…
I’ll be praying for sure. Blessings abound! Welcome baby Cora!
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Thank you for the update.. we are praying!!!!
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Praying! And Congratulations!! Welcome to the world beautiful Cora Jane!!
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congratulations! what a sweet little name for a sweet little girl. we’ll be praying for your comfort and perfect peace and development for the little one. *blessings*
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Thank you Joy for helping the family out at this time. Praise God that Grandmother K. is able to stay with the older children. Prayers are been said for little Cora, the medical staff, and the new parents.
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My thoughts and prayers are with Toni and her family.
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My thoughts and prayers for baby Cora and the family.
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I am praying for your family. Our daughter was also born 4 weeks early and also ended up in the NICU. They are great there and work really well with the family.
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Congratulations! I hope baby Cora will be able to come home soon.
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Congratulations, and welcome to Cora! I’m sure that she is a strong little girl, and God will see her through this. She’ll be healthy and home with all her brothers and sisters in no time!
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I am praying for you and your family.
In Christ,
Kim
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Congrats on the arrival of baby Cora. She and Toni will be in my prayers until they are both home safe and sound.
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Congratulations! Having had 5 babies spend time in NICU, I know the stress of a sick baby. I’ll be praying for you!
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My thoughts and prayers are with Toni and her family. I am so happy that little Cora is healthy and doing well, I hope to read that she’ll be coming home soon!
Congratulations to the whole brood!
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I have been continually thinking of them both, and will continue to until everyone is home safely, and all is well.
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Praying, here in Canada.
I’ve had two of my babes in the NICU (my 5yr old and 11 moth old were both 3 weeks early and had to spend time in there), so I can relate to the stress…but both are now healthy active and silly kids! You’d never know they were premature.
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Oh, and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the whole family
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