A Weird Journey
Parents do everything they can to keep their kids safe and help them. Celine Casey, a mother from the UK, did something extraordinary for her daughter Vienna Brookshaw. In April 2021, Vienna was born. There was a birthmark on her forehead, right between her eyebrows.
Casey was worried about how the birthmark, congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN), might make Vienna feel as she got older, even though it didn’t impair her health.
A Weird Sickness
Congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN) is an uncommon condition marked by the presence of a benign aggregation of pigment cells at birth. These cells can develop and split as the youngster grows. Casey was anxious about the troubles her daughter would have in the future, so she went to the doctors straight away to discuss about how to get rid of the birthmark. She was scared that Vienna would start to despise her parents.
“We treasure every moment of Vienna’s journey and can’t wait for the day when she can share her thoughts,” said Casey, Vienna’s extremely loving mother. We would always love her, even if she had a flaw.
The Need to Be Aware
Casey wanted to get rid of Vienna’s birthmark because she thought it made her daughter look uncomfortable when other people looked at her. Vienna was even more determined to get the removal because she was treated differently than other babies.
Getting through tough situations
Casey’s first request for treatment was turned down by the National Health Service (NHS), which said it was more for looks than for his health. Casey didn’t give up and started a crowdfunding campaign to get the money he needed from generous individuals. In just one day, the campaign made an amazing $52,000. Unfortunately, they still need $27,000 more for the treatment because the COVID-19 pandemic made hospital prices go higher.
They went back to GoFundMe to get more money for the therapy that was supposed to get rid of Vienna’s birthmark. “Everyone has body issues,” Casey remarked. The doctor said that Vienna’s mental health would not be affected negatively at this time, but we did not agree with that. Kids are clever, so they notice these things, especially when they start school at three.
A Way to Get Better
Vienna is now a healthy two-year-old. There is just a little scar on her forehead where her birthmark used to be. Casey always reminds her readers how well her daughter is doing and how gorgeous her new daughter is.
The worried parents even drove to London to see the doctor and make sure the small scar was healing. They wanted to be sure that Vienna wouldn’t require any more surgery or therapies because she had already had three. Thank god she’s doing well now and doesn’t require any more help.
Vienna’s Bright Future
We wish little Vienna all the best. We want her to always be happy and healthy as she gets older. Don’t be shy about telling people about her amazing tale!