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Mother Celebrates Baby's First Christmas, Urges Blood Donations

12/3/2025

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Nicolle Hollick’s daughter, Alexandria Allyson, was born at 26 weeks weighing 2.1 pounds after an emergency C-section on January 15, 2025.
Alexandria spent 102 days in the hospital and received four blood transfusions with oxygen support.
As the family prepares to celebrate Alexandria’s first Christmas, Nicolle thanks blood donors and encourages others to donate.
Alexandria’s story underscores the critical need for blood donations, especially for vulnerable infants.

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Story summary

Nicolle Hollick’s daughter, Alexandria Allyson, was born at 26 weeks weighing 2.1 pounds after an emergency C-section on January 15, 2025.
Alexandria spent 102 days in the hospital and received four blood transfusions with oxygen support.
As the family prepares to celebrate Alexandria’s first Christmas, Nicolle thanks blood donors and encourages others to donate.
Alexandria’s story underscores the critical need for blood donations, especially for vulnerable infants.