This baby without arms has brought happiness and a true blessing from God to the parents. Read the incredible story of this family!
Some babies are born a little differently, which is why some believe that they will only bring difficulties and problems. But not every family is like that. This family received their baby, born without arms and hands, as a blessing. Read their story.
Vanessa McLeod had a completely normal pregnancy. At an examination in the 19th week of pregnancy, she learned that her unborn daughter would be born without the lower part of her arms and hands.
“I was afraid that the pregnancy might not be risky. That there was something she might not survive. That I will give birth and lose her after a few days, hours or minutes,” said Vanessa, whose only concern was the safety of her unborn daughter.
Doctors told her that her daughter might also have a cleft lip, a curved collarbone and heart problems. They clearly told her that she should have an abortion.
The new parents also learned that their baby would be born without lower arms and hands.
“I started crying, and the visions of my perfect baby disappeared. No hands? I’ve never heard of it. That never occurred to me. “I never worried about that because of everything else that could go wrong,” said Vanessa.
Vanessa’s father remained positive after all these news reports and clearly said, “She will be a blessing to our family.”
The family visited various doctors and specialists, but everywhere they were met with negativity and ambiguity. No one was interested in their problem. They said she should have an abortion, but that was never an option for Vanessa and her husband, who fell in love with their unborn daughter and valued her life more than the doctor.
Vanessa turned to her husband for support, and he made it clear: “I will do everything I can to take care of her. I’ll do anything for her. I want her. I will take care of her for the rest of her life.”
Vanessa’s heart dropped a stone then; she knew that this baby was theirs and that they would love and protect her unconditionally.
Ivy was born four weeks prematurely, without hands and lower arms, and has progressed very nicely since then. Instead of fear, Vanessa chose love and life for her family. Ivy became their happiness and a true blessing from God.
