Discovering our unexpected pregnancy in July 2017 was a remarkable surprise, surpassing any expectations we had. I had been sensing possible signs of pregnancy for about two weeks, but I dismissed them, thinking it might just be my imagination, especially since two of our friends had just shared their exciting news of expecting. When we finally received confirmation that we were indeed going to welcome a new addition to our family in March 2018, that’s when the real whirlwind of surprises began.

Right from the beginning of her second pregnancy, the 25-year-old mother noticed a difference. Instead of experiencing the expected strange food cravings and weight gain, she faced a surprising challenge: she couldn’t eat and began to lose weight.

Despite facing some minor setbacks during her pregnancy, such as experiencing aches in unusual locations and some possible mood swings, Taylor managed to stay strong and in good health. On the day of delivery, she was well-rested and feeling great. However, everyone in the delivery room was taken aback when she gave 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 to a girl.

At that moment, a flood of different thoughts swarmed Taylor and her husband, Chris. They were both terrified and deeply concerned about their daughter’s health. Without wasting time, they scheduled an appointment with a genetic specialist to get a proper diagnosis, and sadly, their fears were confirmed – their daughter had albinism.

Taylor and Chris were completely bewildered since neither of them had a family history of the condition. However, they found some relief in knowing that, despite the diagnosis, their daughter was healthy.

You’re right; albinism is a widely known condition. This rare group of genetic disorders affects the hair, skin, and eyes, resulting in either no or very little color. Apart from the physical impact, albinism may also have psychological effects as individuals with albinism may experience taunts and bullying.

Little Noralynn will likely need corrective lenses and sunscreen, but other than that, she’s doing well.

Furthermore, they didn’t even have to explain to their oldest 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, daughter Brooklyn, why her sister was different. It turns out that the 5-year-old believes Noralynn is magical.

It is not as uncommon as one might imagine to have a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 with albinism. Recife’s Rosemere Fernanda de Andrade made news when she gave 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 to her third 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 with albinism. Three of her offspring now have white complexions and blonde hair, while the other three, like their parents, have black features.

Having albinism does not make Noralynn any less human than others. It simply means that she looks slightly different from those around her who have darker hair and eyes.

Such 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren teach us to embrace the fact that everyone is unique and different in a special way.

This will undoubtedly be a different journey than they had planned for, but it’s going to be okay. Having albinism is okay. Being different is okay. Having Noralynn has opened their eyes in so many ways, learning to accept that everyone is different and unique in their own special way