A birthmark is on a mother’s fасe, but she refuses to have it removed because “it makes her beautiful.”
Eboy and Jamie, both 34, met in 2016 and have a son named Harley, who is three years old. Jaмie also has an older daughter named Hollie Pie from a previous relationship. Harper joined their little family in September 2020, weighing 8 pounds and 4 ounces.
Little Harper was born with a birthmark, occurring in 1 in 20,000 cases, on the left side of her face and neck. Harper’s devoted parents, Kiig, Eboy, and Jaмie, said that when they first saw the sizable birthmark covering most of her face, they were “speechless.” They were amazed but also concerned about how people would treat her as she grew older.
Eboy, 23, from Hᴜddersfield, Yorkshire, said, “The birthmark was a big surprise, and it saddens me to think about how Harper might be treated as she grows up. Humans can be so cruel.”
No matter what shape you have, you will always be your parents’ child, their angels, the embodiment of love. Harper’s parents declined the option of surgery to allow her to make her own decisions as she grew up, despite their initial reservations, stating that “it made her even more beautiful.” Her siblings refer to it as her ‘special mark,’ and that’s exactly how we see it; Harper is special. She becomes more beautiful every day with her birthmark, and we make sure to tell her that every day.
According to Eboy, Harper was born through a cesarean section. “She has a very large birthmark on her face,” Jaмie told me after giving birth. “I couldn’t say anything when I saw her. I couldn’t believe she was hiding half of her face. I think I was in shock at that moment, so I didn’t sit down and cry for a long time, maybe about two weeks later. I feel sorry for Harper and any prejudices she may face in the future, rather than for myself.”
The therapist informed the family that the birthmark was a melanocytic naevus cogenital, and a large facial birthmark is so rare that it occurs in one out of every 20,000 births.
Fortunately, it is just a birthmark, and while Harper will need further testing, it is unlikely to pose a significant health risk. They were given the option of surgically removing the birthmark, which would require a graft and likely be an expensive treatment that would leave scars.
Eboy said, “The birthmark has faded a bit since she was born, but it will never completely fade away.” We decided to leave the surgery aside until Harper is old enough to decide for herself. It’s a tough decision, and she should be the one to make it.
We respect our child’s decision, so we will leave all decisions to him as he grows up. Nevertheless, you are a great gift that has come into the lives of this little family. Our children always love each other, and both EƄoy and I are happier than ever to see them growing together, being accepting of each other.
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