All of us are born uniquely special and irrefutably beautiful in our own way. One of the coolest things about being human is that each of us is unique in our…
All of us are born uniquely special and irrefutably beautiful in our own way.
One of the coolest things about being human is that each of us is unique in our own way. As time goes by, we are getting much better at recognizing and appreciating what makes us different from one another.
Mother Nicole Lucas Hallson is taking care of her two wonderful kids, Asher and Winry. But she has an even bigger goal: to show that our flaws make us perfect. She wants to remind everyone that her baby daughter, who has a unique birthmark, is beautiful just the way she is.
As per Good Morning America, little Winry Hall was born with an extremely rare birthmark known as congenital melanocytic nevi, or CMN.
At just 13 months old, Winry stands out from the other kids because she has a unique birthmark that covers a quarter of her face.
Nicole, a teacher, felt really worried and surprised when the nurses gave her Winry right after the delivery in February 2021.
She had a pretty normal pregnancy and didn’t expect her daughter to have a skin condition.
”I was lucky to have a pretty average pregnancy! I had morning sickness from about weeks 8-14, but as soon as that let up I felt great until the tiredness kicked in the last month,” she writes on her blog.
Nicole thinks that the doctors and nurses were likely the first ones to notice the CMN. However, all they said was how happy they were and congratulated her on the quick and easy delivery.
They also told Nicole that Winry was doing great and her vitals were all normal.
After a bit of nursing, Nicole began to really look at her baby girl, Winry. At first, she thought the large mark on Winry’s head was just a bruise.
Nicole explains, “My husband and I quickly realized that it wasn’t just a bruise. To me, it looked a lot like a mole.”
In her blog, Nicole shares her emotions.
“After some of the excitement of giving birth faded, I mostly felt worried. I noticed it looked like a mole, but I had never seen anything like it before, and I was concerned it could be dangerous for her. The nurses hadn’t mentioned anything about it yet, but I didn’t know what to ask, so I just held her close and showered her with love.”
A report by the National Organization for Rare Diseases states that CMN can take the form of light brown or black patches, and can reach almost any size on any part of the body.
Nicole and her partner want to celebrate their daughter’s special qualities. They hope to inspire others to see that being a little different is something to be proud of, not something to hide.
Many people are seeing a birthmark like Winry’s for the first time, and that’s one reason why I love sharing her story, Hall mentioned.
“This is a great topic for parents to discuss with their kids about how everyone is different. It can also help parents of children who look like Winry or have any kind of birthmark feel like their child is represented.”
Since Winry’s birthmark might make her more likely to get melanoma (skin cancer), her parents are careful to protect her skin. However, Nicole is more concerned about the possibility of her daughter facing bullying as she grows up.
“Her health and happiness are our top priority. We have to monitor her with sunscreen. I’m careful with hats and that sort of thing,” Hall explained to Good Morning America.
“I know our regular dermatology appointment is probably going to be our best friend growing up.”
Winry views the world with a bright and cheerful spirit, like a joyful little girl who seems to have no worries at all. Basically, she embodies everything a baby should be.
“She just shines with happiness. She’s usually giggling or squealing,” Hall mentioned. “I’ve never seen a baby so full of joy.”
“She’s quite the chatterbox already. We haven’t heard many words yet, but she speaks her mind and is showing some sass, so I think we’re in for quite an adventure.”
