An ordinary couple had a daughter with a rare genetic disease (7 photos)

Courtney and Gavin Gardner are young parents. They have a son, but recently a daughter was born. A special girl at a young age already became a social media star. The fact is that she was born with a rare genetic disease, and the parents decided to share the story of their families to inspire and support other moms and dads.





During an ultrasound at 20 weeks, the parents-to-be found out that their daughter will be born with a special feature. The doctor diagnosed a cleft lip and palate. This genetic defect is also called "cleft lip". In the US 1 in 1600 children are born with a similar disease.



Courtney immediately burst into tears upon hearing the news, because she I thought that she and her husband could not cope, and because of them the daughter would suffer. It was not easy to accept the fact that the unborn child - health problems.



The baby spent the first 18 days after birth in the department intensive care. She could not eat normally. Parents grateful to the hospital staff who helped take care of the baby.



This whole period was emotionally difficult for the newly minted parents. Thanks to the support of doctors and relatives, they were able to cope, don't lose heart. The Gardners told their story to support other mothers and fathers who faced problems at the beginning of the journey.



Parents also made a photo session with their newborn daughter, to remember every moment of her life. After all, they are not ashamed of their daughter and consider her the most charming child in the world. Change operation the appearance of the baby is planned when she turns one year old.



"Despite the fact that it is scary, but at the beginning the diagnosis can seem gloomy, in fact it is a 100% curable affliction. Such special children are so strong, because they have so much overcome at a young age," Kourtney said.