Nkem Chukwu (L), 29, who gave birth to octuplets earlier this month, prays with her mother Janet Chukwu before a press conference at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, December 30. Praising God at every turn and asking the world for help, Chukwu later was released while her critically ill babies stayed behind to continue their long and uncertain recovery. aal/Photo by Adrees A.

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