Mom gives thanks for healthy tot

	ONE HAPPY MOTHER: Linsey Otto holds her son Logan outside of their home near St. Mary Church in Green Bay. Linsey, who was born 11 weeks premature 25 years ago, gave birth to Logan in 2006 - three weeks early. (Rick Evans photo)

By Heather Chrudimsky
Compass Correspondent

GREEN BAY -- Every day John and Linsey Otto get to spend with their son Logan is a blessing, one for which Linsey thanks God. When Otto, 25, became pregnant with Logan in 2005, she was nervous that her first pregnancy would end with a premature birth.

"My doctor said there was nothing to worry about, but I still felt a little uneasy. I had a feeling that something wasn't right during my pregnancy," she said.

Otto's fears of having a "preemie" materialized when Logan Robert, entered the world on March 12, 2006 - three weeks premature.

"My son was born at 35 weeks and considered premature," Otto said.

Otto is no stranger to premature birth. She was born at 29 weeks - 11 weeks early and weighing only two pounds, 14 ounces.

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