Some of you may have noticed Jack's Strawberry Hemangioma located just in front of his ear on his left cheek, as seen above. It showed up at 11 months as a tiny dot, almost looking like baby acne. Then it grew. And grew. And now he is 13 months and it is the size you see here. We have an appointment with a dermatologist on August 5th. I wish it was sooner as I am very concerned. All the hemangioma's that I read about online showed up by 1 month of age. None randomly popped up later. So, of course, I am concerned about cancer or other more serious and aggressive types of tumors/birth marks.
While I understand that I may sound vain for saying this, I don't want Jack to grow up with this thing on his face. And his being an identical twin does not help. I do not want him to be "the one with the strawberry thing on his face". And later, I don't want him to be "the one with the scar on his face." His being a twin gives me cause for concern because of constant comparison with his brother by outsiders.
My family & Josh's family see just Jack. Our beautiful, happy, blue eyed boy. But other kids (already we have been asked by kids at the park) see that difference and are curious about it, naturally. And that breaks my heart for Jack.
I am so worried. Pray with me that it's no big deal, that Jack will be fine, and that all my fears will be put to rest by the dermatologist on August 5th.
Thank you for listening. I already feel better, just having gotten that off my chest.
Man, this parenting thing is heavy.
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