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Because they were born with different skin tones, one black and one white, their mother has no trouble recognizing them apart, even though they’re identical twins.

Daniel and David Omeron were born only a few minutes apart, but they couldn’t be more dissimilar in appearance. Despite the fact that their parents, Stacy and Babajid, 38, are both black, David was born with pure white skin and golden hair, while his brother Daniel, like his parents and four-year-old sister Demolade, has black skin and dark curly hair. Daniel is the opposite.

The reason for this is that tiny David is albino, meaning that his skin and hair lack color as a result of a congenital lack of melanin. The twins, who both have lovely brown eyes, get a lot of attention whenever they step out into the streets of Lagos, Nigeria…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

When the twins are out and about, their mother Stacy, a fashion designer, says they’re regarded as celebrities, and people frequently inquire as to whether both children are hers. Stacy expressed herself as follows: “When we’re out and about, I’m required to answer questions all the time. People have asked me, ‘Pardon me, madam, which one of your children is yours?’ I simply state that both of them are mine, and people react as if I’m fooling around. However, even as their mother, I was taken by surprise when they were born. When the doctor informed me that my children are not similar, I was unsure of what to anticipate. Then I noticed that they had different colored hair and complexion, which I couldn’t believe, so I’m not surprised that other people are as startled as I am.”

The fair-haired brother, David, and his dark-skinned brother, Daniel, were born on February 26th in Lagos, Nigeria. After giving birth to her twins through a cesarean section, Stacy remembers the moment she laid eyes on her one-of-a-kind children for the first time. She was completely unaware that they had distinct skin tones until they were born. “It took me completely by surprise,” she added. “Daniel was the first to arrive, and the nurse informed us that the second baby had golden hair. I was perplexed as to how this was possible. When I peered down, I saw David, who was entirely cloaked in white. I invited my husband into the room so he could see what we were up to. I couldn’t make out what was being said. He too couldn’t believe what he was seeing. They’re really gorgeous, and we felt as if we’d been blessed with a miracle. This is something I’ve never seen before in Nigeria. To be completely honest, I’ve never witnessed anything like this before.”

Despite the fact that they appear to be brothers, their hair and skin are radically different. Nurses and doctors crowded to Stacy’s bedside to photograph the newborns, according to her. She claimed that several medics had never seen anything like it before. The question is asked: “Pardon me, madam, which one of the children is yours?”

One in every 20,000 births is affected by a disorder known as oculocutaneous albinism, and David was born with this condition. There are no statistics available on how many sets of twins are born each year in which one has albinism; however, similar cases have been documented in the Netherlands and Mozambique in recent years. After four days in the hospital, Stacy and the twins were released from the facility. She also received a lot of positive feedback when she brought the tots to friends and relatives for the first time. “They’re great, and they’re quite popular in our family,” Stacy expressed her admiration for them. “They’re so gorgeous and adorable, and they’re adorable in the eyes of everyone who sees them.”

Stacy considers herself fortunate to be the mother of Daniel and David, who, despite their evident physical differences, share a similar sense of humor and enjoy playing together. The twins are best friends, and they enjoy dancing with their father, Babajid, who works in a printing company. When they’re out and about in Lagos, they’re treated as local celebrities, according to Stacy, who has stated that people frequently approach her and ask her questions on the street. “A lot of people have never seen anything like it before, and as a result, they’ve become pretty popular. Whenever I go to the bank or to the store, everyone wants to say hello to me. I can’t say I blame them; they’re both lovely and adorable. I’ve never received any unfavorable comments, and I’m not concerned about what other people think of me,” she stated. “It gives me immense pleasure to be their mother. To me, it doesn’t make a difference what color their skin is since they’re my children. The only thing that matters is that I have my boys with me.”

It’s believed that David may be one of the only albino newborns born in Lagos because of the rarity of oculocutaneous albinism in African countries. Her memories include instances in which women have confided in her that they would pray at night in hopes of one day giving birth to twins like Daniel and David. “It’s not every day that you get to meet babies like Daniel and David,” Stacy explained. “Everyone appreciates them, and I myself adore them. It’s an honor to be their mother since they’re a unique breed of twins. I believe that I’ve been blessed, and I’m extremely proud of them.”

A modeling agency headquartered in the United Kingdom has contacted Stacy about possible photo shoots. She said, “I’m really excited, although plans are still in the early stages.” She indicated that a prospective trip to England has already been considered. Stacy’s looking forward to spending her first Christmas at home with her parents, Daniel and David, as well as the rest of her siblings, nieces, and nephews. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

A population geneticist at the University of Edinburgh, Jim Wilson, told the BBC, “We’re seeing a lot of it. Our skin color is influenced by a number of gene variants—at the very least 20 variants and probably quite a few more after that—that are passed down through our families. Some of these genes are known to us, while others are unknown. For each of these genes that has an impact on the color of our skin, there are usually two or more variants available to us, one of which produces a darker skin tone, and the other which produces a lighter skin tone. It reminds me of a deck of playing cards. Consider the following scenario: you’re in a casino and have been dealt a hand of cards, some of which will be black and some of which will be red.”

What exactly is albinism?

Albinism is a genetic condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. Despite the fact that it’s a lifelong condition, it does not worsen with time. Those who suffer from albinism have either a reduced amount of melanin or no melanin whatsoever. This can affect their skin tone as well as their vision. White or extremely light blonde hair is common among those who have albinism; however, some have brown or ginger hair as well. The particular shade of their skin is determined by how much melanin their bodies generate. It’s also characteristic of albinism to have very pale skin that burns quickly in the sun and does not generally tan.

Problems with the eyes:
Eye disorders might occur as a result of a decreased level of melanin. This is due to the fact that melanin plays a role in the formation of the retina, which is a thin layer of cells located in the back of the eye. The following are examples of possible eye disorders associated with albinism:

  • Short- or long-sightedness as well as low vision are all conditions associated with poor eyesight.
  • Sight loss that cannot be corrected.
  • It’s possible to have astigmatism of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). If the cornea or the lens is not precisely curved or is of an atypical shape, it results in impaired vision.
  • When the eyes are sensitive to light, this is called photophobia.
  • When the eyes move involuntarily from side to side, it’s called nystagmus.
  • When the eyes are pointed in different directions, it’s called strabismus.
    Some young toddlers with albinism appear clumsy due to their lack of muscle tone. The reason for this is that people who have vision impairments may have difficulty performing certain activities, such as picking up an object. As kids grow older, this should become more apparent.

How albinism is passed down through families:
The two most common kinds of albinism are as follows:

  • Skin, hair, and eyes are all affected by oculocutaneous albinism (OCA), which is the most common kind.
  • Ocular albinism (OA) is a rarer kind of albinism that mostly affects the eyes.

The inheritance pattern is autosomal recessive. Almost all kinds of OCA, as well as some types of OA, are inherited through an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. This means that in order for a child to be born with albinism, they must inherit two copies of the gene that causes the disorder—one from each parent. A child with albinism has a 1 in 4 probability of being born to parents who both carry the gene. Carriers are not affected by albinism, but they can pass the gene onto their children.

The importance of X-linked traits:
Some forms of OA are passed down across generations in an X-linked pattern of inheritance. Boys and girls are affected differently by this pattern. Girls who inherit the albinism gene become carriers, whereas boys who inherit the gene will be born with albinism

. It’s estimated that one in every two daughters will be born with an X-linked form of albinism if their mother is a carrier. One in every two sons will be born with albinism, according to the odds. Because of the X-linked nature of albinism, when a father has it, his daughters will become carriers, whereas his sons will not have albinism and therefore will not be carriers.

Genetic counseling is available. Consult your primary care physician about obtaining a referral for genetic counseling if you have a family history of albinism or a child who is affected by the disorder. A genetic counselor is a professional who provides information, support, and counseling to those who have genetic disorders. For example, you can explain to them how you came to have albinism and the likelihood of passing it on to your children. It’s a lifelong condition, but it doesn’t worsen with time. According to the National Health Service, albinism is caused by defective genes that are passed down from one’s parents to their children. In the vast majority of cases, albinism is inherited through an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. This means that in order for a child to have the disorder, they must inherit two copies of the defective gene—one from each parent.

 

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Nurse noticed something hidden in woman who was in a 14 year coma, ‘she alerted the doctor who made a troubling discovery’!

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According to the health officials, the difference between being in a coma and being in a vegetative state is that a patient in a coma is completely unresponsive, does not react to light or sound, cannot feel pain and whose eyes remain closed.

Comas normally last for a finite period of time – days, weeks or even months. A patient in a vegetative state is still unconscious, but such a condition can be characterized by involuntary eye movement, teeth-grinding and facial expressions. Some patients in a vegetative state can remain so for years or indefinitely.

Per reports, the young woman who has been in coma for 14 years, got pregnant and gave birth at the nursing facility. This has led to police launching an investigation into the possible se* abuse of the patient…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

The woman stunned workers when she went into labor because they didn’t even know she was pregnant. The woman has been in a vegetative state for at least 14 years after a near-drowning incident.

An employee at the facility, who didn’t want her name or face being used, said staff could not believe what was unfolding inside the victim’s room. “How could it happen? And just anger and sadness, and sick to my stomach,” the employee said.

“None of the staff were aware that she was pregnant until she was pretty much giving birth.” READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

In a statement, the health care facility said it would also conduct an “internal review” to evaluate patient safety. “As an organization, HHC stands fully committed to getting to the truth of what, for us, represents an unprecedented matter,” spokeswoman Salmon said.

“We are already conducting a comprehensive internal review of our processes, protocols, and people to ensure that every single resident is as safe and well cared for as possible. Anything less than that is unacceptable to our team, our company’s leaders and the communities we serve.”

The woman, who gave birth to a boy, is a member of the local Apache Tribe and has long been in a vegetative state, the tribe’s chairman said. Outlets are not reporting the woman’s name because she is the victim of se-ual abuse.

“When you have a loved one committed to palliative care, when they are most vulnerable and dependent upon others, you trust their caretakers,” Chairman Rambler said. Police detectives served a search warrant seeking DNA from men who work there.

Shortly after, a 36-year-old nurse, Nathan, has been arrested on suspicion of impregnating the woman. Nathan, a licensed practical nurse who was caring for the woman at the facility, has been charged with one count of se-ual assault and one count of vulnerable adult abuse, according to CNN.

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This boy was neglected and was about to die, ‘then a miracle change his life’!

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They are the reason so many amazing people dedicate their lives to caring for orphans and children in foster care. They are also the reason we not only need adoption, but also we need it to be the best version of it possible.
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When the amazing woman saw a photo of baby Ryan who weighed only 8-lbs at 7 years of age, but now, because of her love and sincerity, Ryan and his life has taken a positive turn. David and Priscilla have 2 biological sons of their own, but they decided to open their hearts and home to a little girl from Russia named McKenzie.

The 3-year-old had Down syndrome and a heart condition, but the Morses had no problem with that. They thought they were done adopting, but then, few years later, Priscilla saw a photo she couldn’t forget. The photo was of a starving boy so malnourished, he looked more like a baby than a 6-year-old.

The boy, they later named Ryan, was literally wasting away in an orphanage and wasn’t supposed to live long unless someone adopted him and Priscilla decided that she would be the one. She felt God calling her to bring Ryan home, “I don’t know how to describe it, but you look at them and you just know,” Priscilla said. “We had decided long ago that if we were going to adopt, it was going to be the kids no one was coming for – kids in Third World countries who are locked away in orphanages.”

Thankfully her husband David too was onboard with saving baby Ryan, and the couple began the process of another international adoption. Several months later, everything was set for Ryan to come live with the family, and Priscilla flew to Bulgaria, ready to bring her new son home.

Priscilla said. “We had decided long ago that if we were going to adopt, it was going to be the kids no one was coming for – kids in Third World countries who are locked away in orphanages.”

Thankfully her husband David too was onboard with saving baby Ryan, and the couple began the process of another international adoption. Several months later, everything was set for Ryan to come live with the family, and Priscilla flew to Bulgaria, ready to bring her new son home.

Ryan was 7 years old, and weighed only 8 pounds. “He was bones and skin,” Priscially recalled. “He literally looked like a skeleton. The first thing that went through my head was, ‘he’s going to die’.” Ryan had many medical problems, like cerebral palsy, club feet, scoliosis, and microcephaly — a birth defect that affects brain growth and head size. Getting him prompt medical attention was crucial for any hope in saving baby Ryan. Once they were back in the United States, Priscilla and David rushed Ryan to the Children’s Hospital.

“I had never in my life seen doctors look at a child and burst into tears,” Priscilla says. She said, “They all said there was no way that this kid should still have been alive.” Ryan spent a month in the hospital and Doctors weren’t sure he was going to make it, they found he suffered from refeeding syndrome, a condition making it difficult for his body to digest nutrients it wasn’t used to consuming.

Instead, he’d just throw his food back up. “It was intense for a long time,” Priscilla says, “and I think you kind of guard yourself against just how serious it is so you can push through every day and do what you have to do.” READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Ryan had many medical problems, like cerebral palsy, club feet, scoliosis, and microcephaly — a birth defect that affects brain growth and head size. Getting him prompt medical attention was crucial for any hope in saving baby Ryan. Once they were back in the United States, Priscilla and David rushed Ryan to the Children’s Hospital.

“I had never in my life seen doctors look at a child and burst into tears,” Priscilla says. She said, “They all said there was no way that this kid should still have been alive.” Ryan spent a month in the hospital and Doctors weren’t sure he was going to make it, they found he suffered from refeeding syndrome, a condition making it difficult for his body to digest nutrients it wasn’t used to consuming.

Instead, he’d just throw his food back up. “It was intense for a long time,” Priscilla says, “and I think you kind of guard yourself against just how serious it is so you can push through every day and do what you have to do.”

Even with all the challenges and special medical needs, the Morse never gave up on saving baby Ryan. Doctors fitted Ryan with a feeding tube, which helped him get the nutrition he so desperately needed. Soon he grew stronger, and the doctors were able to address other conditions of Ryan’s and after some years, his complete transformation was amazing! Ryan’s clubbed feet and spinal rod placement were rectified and proper nutrition helped him come out of his newborn clothing to a child’s size 5/6.

He also made significant gains with speech and communication and now has a full range of motion in his hands. Priscilla says Ryan’s doctors and therapists are hopeful the boy will continue to thrive and reach his full potential. It’s going to be a long process,” she says. “Seven years of neglect can’t be undone in a day.”

Although Ryan still has a long road ahead of him, his progress is proof enough to never give up. “Everyone deserves a family,” Priscilla says. “No one should be written off if they have special needs just because it’s going to be hard. Life is hard anyway, so you adjust and you learn, because these kids – they are so worthy.”

Soon he grew stronger, and the doctors were able to address other conditions of Ryan’s and after some years, his complete transformation was amazing! Ryan’s clubbed feet and spinal rod placement were rectified and proper nutrition helped him come out of his newborn clothing to a child’s size 5/6.

He also made significant gains with speech and communication and now has a full range of motion in his hands. Priscilla says Ryan’s doctors and therapists are hopeful the boy will continue to thrive and reach his full potential. It’s going to be a long process,” she says. “Seven years of neglect can’t be undone in a day.”

Although Ryan still has a long road ahead of him, his progress is proof enough to never give up. “Everyone deserves a family,” Priscilla says. “No one should be written off if they have special needs just because it’s going to be hard. Life is hard anyway, so you adjust and you learn, because these kids – they are so worthy.”

 

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When mother heard moaning from her baby’s monitor, ‘she rushed in and saved her life’!

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Every parent strives to protect their baby, nourishing them, buying the appropriate gear, and yes, monitoring them around the clock. Today’s baby monitors make it easy to hover. Some devices detect heart rate, oxygen levels and fever.

Others alert you if your child’s cry reaches a certain decibel level. Navigating life with an infant can be stressful and exhausting. In fact, most parents are still sleep deprived when their baby begins sleeping through the night.

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It wasn’t an easy decision, but she thought it’s impossible for her to have a child. After her third premature baby, Bernita and Roy found a tiny kitten on their doorstep.

They took the kitten in and washed him, then fed him and weren’t sure if they want to keep it. They slept on it and decided to take the kitty with them, naming him Midnight.

Midnight wanted nothing more than to cuddle with his parents. Even though the kitty was black, it didn’t bring them bad luck at all.

As a matter of fact, it brought them luck. Bernita was finally able to deliver a healthy daughter they named Stacey, and believes it was a miracle. Midnight fell in love with the new family member.

He watched Stacey getting taken from room to room and kept the baby company all the time. After six weeks, however, Stacey came down with something. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Bernita took her baby daughter to a doctor who said it was nothing more than a cold. Bernita took Stacey home and put her down for a nap. She couldn’t have imagined what would follow.

As soon as the baby was in the crib, Midnight started jumping in and out of Bernita’s lap. The woman was tired at that point until Midnight rushed away to Stacey’s room.

Strangely, the cat started making disturbing screeching sounds over the baby monitor. Bernita was scared and ran upstairs, seeing Midnight leaning over the crib.

She couldn’t believe what she was seeing – Stacey was struggling to breathe and blue in the face, moments away from dying! She immediately took Stacey to the doctor where her life was saved.

As it turns out, the baby went into respiratory failure that could have ended fatally if it wasn’t for Midnight. Bernita thanked Midnight for what he did all the time.

 

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