The unusual illness that caused Armani Milby, Chelsey’s daughter from Kentucky, to inflate at birth and resemble a bodybuilder, made her an amazing baby. Armani’s prognosis has improved after a difficult first three months that necessitated specialist medical care, and new treatments are in the works.
Despite the difficult path they have faced since Armani’s birth, Chelsey is upbeat about their prognosis. When the abnormalities was discovered 17 weeks into Chelsey’s pregnancy, medical professionals determined that Armani had a severe form of lymphangioma, a rare disorder that causes benign tumors in the lymphatic system and causes noticeable swelling in the upper body.
Despite the dire “zero percent” survival rate that the physicians had predicted, Armani beat the odds and was delivered by cesarean section at 33 weeks, weighing 12 pounds. Because of how noticeable Chelsey’s pregnancy was, some people thought she might be expecting triplets.
Chelsey, a mother of two healthy children, was shocked and depressed to learn of the diagnosis. She was also uninformed about the illness and worried about the results of her investigation.
Since then, Armani’s tenacity has allayed some of Chelsey’s early concerns. Given her size at birth, Armani was dubbed the “mini Hulk.” After undergoing procedures to remove the fluid buildup, Chelsey gave her the moniker “squishy” for the extra skin that resulted; this is expected to normalize as Armani grows.
Although she is aware that her procedures may leave scars, Chelsey is upbeat about Armani’s prospects and thankful for her daughter’s recovery. In the nine months after the birth, Chelsey has struggled with postpartum depression and is working to stay strong for her family, while Armani is getting ready for another operation to treat the lymphatic issues further.
Chelsey is encouraged by Armani’s progress despite the difficulties she faces every day because she is starting to reach developmental goals and exhibits indications of soon uttering her first words.
Chelsey is happy for her “miracle baby,” pleased about Armani’s health, and optimistic about his future.
