[the Deejay]

My paternal grandmother's third baby, born on a farm, in 1908.

No phone, no doctors, no midwife available.

The baby girl was so small, she fit completely in the palm of my grandmother's hand.

She kept the baby alive near the fireplace.

Sat by her side all day and night.

Grandmother's wedding ring made a bracelet for the baby. (My grandmother was a small lady.)

Fed her with an eyedropper, about every half hour.

The baby was nick named "Tiny," lived and grew into a lovely woman with two daughters of her own.

[SoKatt]

Wow, I'm amazed when a baby that tiny survives NOW, let alone the early 1900's... and without any medical intervention. That's a really cool story. Thanks!
Merry Christmas.

[Giant Conservative]

My paternal grandmother's third baby, born on a farm, in 1908. No phone, no doctors, no midwife available. The baby girl was so small, she fit completely in the palm of my grandmother's hand. She kept the baby alive near the fireplace. Sat by her side all day and night. Grandmother's wedding ring made a bracelet for the baby. (My grandmother was a small lady.) Fed her with an eyedropper, about every half hour. The baby was nick named "Tiny," lived and grew into a lovely woman with two daughters of her own.

Good story, well told.