Graham and I had a beautiful baby boy on May 3rd, 2010 at 6:41 pm in Phoenix, Arizona. He weighed 10 lbs 5 oz and was 23 inches long. We named him Enler after a river that runs through Comber, the town where his dad grew up in Northern Ireland. We feel so lucky to have such a beautiful, healthy baby.
Our baby was born completely healthy and with a beautiful birthmark. The name of this birthmark is a port wine stain. Unlike other common birthmarks babies are born with, this one will not fade with time. Enler's port wine stain is on his mid right face covering his cheek and lower eye lid (see picture above).
We read up on his birthmark and found out he would need laser treatments by a dermatologist to eliminate or reduce the mark. We have decided to seek out treatments, which will begin in October. Enler also needs to be followed by an opthamologist because of the risk of glaucoma.
This blog will document our families journey through Enler's port wine stain treatment.
This is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing the journey with everyone :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. You are all in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteJewel, thanks for sharing! Bri sent me your blog and I can't wait to hear about your parenthood journey. He is a Beautiful little guy!! Can't wait to meet him! ~Brooke
ReplyDeletehello, i find your blog by chance looking for information for my baby boy. He has almost the same birthmark as your little baby boy. can we write to each other. Please email me if you want on the adress: urska.homan@gmail.com....my boy is now 2 months old...good luck and lots of love to your familly....
ReplyDeleteHi - I'm writing a newborn care ebook and would like to use a picture of Enlor as an example of a port wine stain. He is a beautiful baby and can be helpful to new parents. Please let me know if you are interested.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Lauren Ryan