Ayla Summer Mucha was born in December 2021, surprising her parents by smiling widely right after birth.
Her parents were initially unsure about her constant smile, which was due to a very unusual medical condition. Yet, they quickly grew to adore Ayla, who has since become a favorite on social media, charming fans globally with her endearing smile.
Continue reading to find out more about this cheerful baby!
Cristina Vercher and her husband Blaize Mucha from Australia were excited to welcome their daughter on December 30, 2021, after a nine-month wait.
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However, during the C-section, doctors had startling news for them.
Ayla Summer Mucha was diagnosed with bilateral macrostomia, a condition where the mouth does not form correctly.
This defect, known as a facial cleft, is so rare that it occurs when the sides of the mouth fail to join properly in the womb.
This condition is extremely uncommon. The National Library of Medicine has recorded only 14 such cases.
Ayla’s wide mouth was unexpected for her parents, who had seen no signs of it on any ultrasound images.
Cristina, now 23, and Blaize, 22, were immediately concerned when they first saw Ayla, noticing the condition because she was very small.
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“We had no knowledge of such a condition, and I had never encountered anyone with macrostomia,” said Vercher from Adelaide. “It was a big shock.”
The surprise wasn’t just for the parents. The doctors were also not prepared to manage a baby with bilateral macrostomia.
“The situation became more stressful as it took hours to get an explanation from a doctor. The hospital had little information or resources to help with such a rare condition,” she added. “All I could wonder was what I had done wrong.”
However, doctors reassured them that nothing they did could have caused the condition. Despite Cristina’s worries that she might have contributed to her daughter’s condition, genetic tests and scans soon confirmed that it was not their fault.
The Muchas then focused on helping Ayla manage her condition, which affects basic functions like feeding.
For this reason, surgeries are often recommended for children with such conditions.
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The young couple decided to learn more about the condition and shared Ayla’s journey on social media. On TikTok, her unique smile won over 6.5 million followers.
The Muchas were overwhelmed by the support they received.
“I just read on doctor Google that there are only 14 documented cases. She is so darn special. Be proud mama,” commented a user.
Another user remarked on Ayla’s infectious smile, saying, “She is beautiful and just perfect the way she is. She made me smile too.”
Even though some made negative remarks, Ayla’s fans were quick to defend her.
“Your daughter is absolutely beautiful, do not listen to those negative people. She’s an angel,” one supporter wrote. “How cute you are!! Ignore all those hurtful comments, your little cuteness is just too sweet,” another added.
Another shared, “You are a strong woman, you have a beautiful daughter, ignore those thoughtless comments.”
In response to the negativity, Vercher advised, “Be kind and accepting of all people.”
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“Treat others with the respect you would want for your family,” she added. “Such conditions could happen to anyone. Social media can be a mixed place; you can’t control what others think.”
Focusing on the positive feedback, Vercher said, “We will keep sharing our experiences and best memories because we are so proud.”
It seems that Ayla, who recently turned two and became a big sister to Sonny, had successful surgery to correct her condition, with almost no visible scars left.
The Muchas didn’t let online negativity stop them from sharing photos and videos of lovely little Ayla.
What do you think about this wonderful family? Share your thoughts and then pass this story along to hear what others have to say!
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