Jennie and her husband were content waiting for their child, with all tests indicating that the baby was doing well.
However, concerns grew when Jennie had to undergo an emergency C-section at 34 weeks. Although the surgery and delivery were successful, it soon became apparent that something was not right with Jennie’s daughter.
“When they took her out I heard her scream and they said: She is so beautiful.” These are the words every mother wants to hear, so I smiled and relaxed “, Jennie shared.
But moments later, the atmosphere in the room changed dramatically. The baby’s face started to change.
Nurses and doctors quickly became alarmed as they witnessed the baby’s skin hardening almost instantly. As the skin solidified, it began to crack, creating open wounds across her body. Jennie, seeing the panic on their faces, asked if everything was alright.
After the doctor assured Jennie that they had everything under control, she was given a sedative that caused her to fall asleep.
When Jennie awoke a few hours later, a doctor informed her that her newborn daughter, Anna, had been diagnosed with Harlequin ichthyosis. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Jennie looked at her husband in shock.
“My husband’s silence scared me. He was only shocked when the doctor left. He just kept saying, “This is bad.”
