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Evie, who was born more than 16 weeks early — a “micro preemie” weighing less than a pound, spent nine months in the hospital, stretching the boundaries of science and

Evie spent nine months in the hospital, stretching the boundaries of science and medicine, love and faith.

Evangeline “Evie” Statler will celebrate her first holiday at home after she only had about a 50% chance at survival when she was delivered four months early and weighing just 14 ounces.

A micro preemie who weighed less than 1 pound when she was born nearly four months before her due date is home for the holidays!

A micro preemie who weighed less than 1 pound when she was born nearly four months before her due date is home for the holidays!

A micro preemie who weighed less than 1 pound when she was born nearly four months before her due date is home for the holidays!

A micro preemie who weighed less than 1 pound when she was born nearly four months before her due date is home for the holidays!

In the heart of St. Louis Children's Hospital, one premature baby is warming hearts by heading home for the holidays.