From lucky charms to signs of trade in a former lifetime, birthmarks have been surrounded by lore and stories for centuries. Being born with one and watching it grow through time is often a genuinely enjoyable token that is exclusively yours to retain. These small marks, nevertheless, might occasionally be rather noticeable.
The little girl was born with an extremely rare birthmark called congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). Over a quarter of her face, the skin patch covers the bridge of her nose, her eye, her forehead, and a portion of her cheek. As Winry grows, her mom, Nicole Hall, is dedicated to celebrating her daughter’s unique beauty and one way she’s different than others.
Nicole Hall became the happy and proud mother of her daughter Winry nearly 17 months ago; however, from the second she came into the world, she was obviously different.
The little girl bore a sizable birthmark on the right side of her face, as if Picasso himself mistook the baby for a canvas. This, of course, alarmed the parents.
When recalling the moment they first saw her daughter, Nicole explained that they were initially confused and concerned for her safety, as neither of them had ever seen such a birthmark.
It’s estimated to occur in around 1 in 50,000 births, the parents having no way to know of it until the baby is born. They reassured the parents, nevertheless, that the birthmark was probably only for cosmetic reasons and that any health risks were comparable to those associated with other nevi or moles, including the possibility of developing melanoma in the worst case scenario.
Nicole revealed that it was a massive load off their shoulders, allowing them to relax and appreciate Winry’s arrival even more. At this point in time, the pair are focused on keeping their daughter healthy and bringing her up to be confident in herself.
“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,” the mom said. “I know our regular dermatology appointment is probably going to be our best friend growing up.
Their first son Asher and Winry have become quite close, spending lots of time together. Asher is a kind and supportive brother. He gets a little jealous, like most kids his age do, when he has to split his parents’ attention, but they’ll end up being the greatest of friends.
According to Nicole, he is wonderfully unaware that there is anything ‘different’ about her. He knows she has a birthmark on her face, but it doesn’t faze him whatsoever.
“I am so excited to watch her grow and discover what those other things are – her mind, sense of humor, bravery, kindness – but whatever they are, I know there will be many things about her that are much more remarkable than a spot on her face.”
They are raising her to become a self-confident woman, able to stand strong and joyful. Given that Nicole is a tiny piece of sunshine herself, she is confident that they will always protect and guide their daughter toward people who will treat her with the kindness and respect she deserves.
“She just radiates joy. She’s almost always laughing or shrieking. She is just the happiest baby I have ever seen,” her mom said. “She’s a big talker already. We haven’t got a whole lot of words out, but she tells you like it is and she’s already getting a little bit of sassiness, so I think we’re gonna have a lot on our hands.”
