I never imagined I’d bring an unusual-looking baby into the world. An unconventional appearance was certainly not part of my Master Plan for childbirth. I was sure my little one would be nothing short of stunning—after all, hybrid babies have a reputation for being gorgeous.
If you’re skeptical about hybrid beauty, just think of two names: Beyoncé and Jason Momoa. That genetic blend forming inside me? Absolutely magnificent. I even entertained the thought of my exquisite creation arriving dressed in the latest designer attire.
The first hint that things might not go as expected was when I delivered my baby (while exclaiming “What on earth!” towards my partner), and the nurse exclaimed, “Whoa.” I anticipated the usual “What a beautiful baby!” and waited eagerly for them to place her in my arms for a first look.
Instead, the nurse quickly whisked her away to the weighing station and muttered to the doctor, “I thought you said this baby was full term.”
Here I was, waiting and wondering where my celebratory drink was. My husband wandered over, and I soon heard his hearty laughter. “Wow, she definitely could’ve used another month in there,” he joked.
“Give me that drink!” I thought, and I was pretty ready for my baby too.
“The Apgar score looks good,” the head nurse chimed in cheerfully.
Then my mom, who was watching the whole scene unfold, piped up. “What’s this Mongolian spot I hear about?” and I’ll be darned if she didn’t chuckle. “Ron, come here! The baby has your belly!” she called out to my dad, who had been outside the room, dodging the chaos.
My dad stepped in, looking serious. “Is it because she came out so fast?” he whispered.
“Like a downhill racer!” my husband quipped, still chuckling.
Meanwhile, the doctor was still busy attending to me, and frustration bubbled up. “Can I please have my champagne and my baby, people?” I shouted.
They obliged. It was a good thing I insisted on that drink because wow, that baby was something else. But as I gazed into her big eyes and that quirky little face, I began to soften. And just then, she decided to make her presence known… all over my chest.
Welcome to the world, my wonderfully unique baby. I promised to love you unconditionally.
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In summary, the journey of bringing my one-of-a-kind baby into the world was filled with unexpected surprises and a lot of love.