Armani has lymphoma. Benign growths of this type of tumor increase the size of the chest and arms.
The 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦’s mother, Chelsey Milby (33 years old), went through a difficult pregnancy and 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 journey. At 17 weeks pregnant, sonographers were worried about dangerous fluid buildup around the heart – a rare condition that occurs in only 1 in 4,000 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡s. According to them, the 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 could not survive 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡.
Chelsey did not think about abortion even though doctors mentioned this. Her family still believes that miracles can happen when their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 is 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧.
The mother shared with the media: “When I learned about my 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥’s condition, I was very depressed and heartbroken, not understanding what was happening because I had previously given 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 to two healthy babies. Every day, I ask God why.”
When Chelsey was pregnant, people often asked if she was having triplets because her belly was so big. At 33 weeks pregnant, Chelsey became heavier with a weight of 91kg, and her health became worse and worse.
The growing fetus made it difficult for Chelsey to breathe and sleep every day, and even had to constantly withdraw liquid from her stomach. Doctors decided to perform an emergency surgery on her to get the 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 out.
When Chelsey entered the operating room, the whole family was outside, waiting for a miracle to happen. The 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦’s father, Mr. Blake, stood outside the operating room, praying for mother and 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥.
During the cesarean section, Chesley was very scared, but also very happy when she saw her 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦’s face.
“They had to give me something to calm me down during my panic attack. I screamed and cried a lot when I actually saw my 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 being 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧,” Chesley recounted.
Baby Armani was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 weighing 5.5kg. After the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡, the family traveled 100 miles to Cincinnati so the 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 could be treated at a specialized hospital.
After giving 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡, Chelsey suffered from depression. The mother of three 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren shared: “I had to battle severe postpartum depression; I have to put it aside, try to be the strongest person possible for Armani and my two remaining 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.”
Armani will have surgery to remove excess lymph vessels later this year so he can become a normal 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦. In the future, your 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 will need additional surgeries to remove excess skin. Chesley thought, his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 would probably have a normal life.
“We are trying to do everything to give Armani the best life possible, he will say ‘mommy’ soon. Armani is my miracle 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 and we love him very much,” the mother confided . White.
