When my firstborn son entered the world, he was truly remarkable. He arrived ‘perfectly cooked,’ adorned with a head of straw-colored golden hair, and exuded a flawless charm. There’s an unmistakable gleam in a parent’s eyes when they behold a newborn who is nothing short of beautiful!
When my second child arrived, it was a different story altogether. He resembled a squashed crab, with a cone-shaped head, retracted ears, and visible swelling. It was evident that he had endured a challenging journey into the world, appearing bruised and purple. To put it bluntly, he was far from aesthetically pleasing; my son was undeniably unattractive!
Yet, despite his appearance, I couldn’t deny my admiration for him. Childbirth is a tough ordeal for everyone involved. The truth is, most newborns tend to resemble old men, floppy-eared rabbits, sentient cabbages, or even monkeys.
It often takes several months for their appearance to evolve from squished little creatures to adorable, cherubic beings. Our expectations of newborns are likely influenced by Hollywood portrayals.
He happens to be the son of our former CFO. Now, he’s grown into a complete charmer. But back then… ugh. Supposedly, even midwives would pass by him and quip, “Ohhh, it’s a boy…” resulting in awkward silence.
I don’t know who this pale boy is, but he looks like he had one too many drinks last night… He doesn’t seem to find anything amusing…
This boy is Benjamin Button; he looks like he’s getting ready to retire on a golf course.
This baby’s name is Cheryl, and she has a habit of yelling at the neighbor’s son whenever his ball goes over the fence.
If looks could kill, this child’s mother would be six feet under.
This baby seems to live in a public housing unit. After the kid next door swipes his cane, all he wants is to watch Dr. Phil in peace.
This baby has seen some things.
Indeed, some babies aren’t conventionally attractive. My own baby was quite unappealing. However, most of them grow out of it, and even if they don’t, it certainly contributes to their character development.
