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Have you ever had a family member become ill and have to stay in the hospital for a little while? This book is about how Baby Elias spent his first chapter of life in the hospital. Baby Elias was born with an Interrupted Aortic Arch, which is a rare heart condition that happens when the aorta doesn’t form completely. Baby Elias needed a heart repair and tracheotomy, prompting his extended hospital stay. While in the hospital, he stayed in the NICU, which is a special place for babies to stay so they can grow stronger and stronger. Elias’ family realized that the doctors became great friends as they worked together to care for Baby Elias so that he could have a speedy recovery and be reunited with his family. The author created this book to celebrate the hospital staff’s dedication throughout Elias’ journey. Read to find out about Elias’ 136-day journey in the NICU.