Michele and Joe Novak tried to get pregnant for over 6 years. After two rounds of IVF, they finally became pregnant on the 2nd try with twins. Michele felt ill at 23 weeks, and at just 23 weeks and 6 days, Michele delivered Tyler and Emma. The twins were born on November 1 and due on February 22. Tyler was just 1 pound 8 ounces. Emma was just 1 pound 6 ounces. Emma lived less than 1 day, but Tyler survived a difficult battle in the NICU. When Michele learned about the March of Dimes, she immediately wanted to get involved. Not only did the March of Dimes fund research to help save Tyler, it also provided her with a support network of others who have gone through similar experiences.
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