AdvertisementLife In the NICU: A Few Ounces Away From Coming HomeJuly 15, 2011Loriani EckerlefacebookEmailValentina Eckerle is seen in the NICU on July 12. She needs to gain 3 more ounces before the hospital will let parents Loriani and Matt bring her home. Valentina was born early at 34 weeks. (Courtesy of Matt and Loriani Eckerle)