Amy Tresis, a mother of two, faced a heartbreaking challenge when her son Ollie was born with a severe facial anomaly. Despite initial shock and medical concerns, Amy refused to give up on her dream of having a family. Ollie’s journey, full of surgeries and hurdles, turned him into a vibrant, joyful child. Amy bravely shares their story to encourage acceptance of children born with anomalies. 🌟💖
The enchanting tale of Pinocchio has captured the imagination of people worldwide, especially the mischievous and witty version of the beloved character. But life sometimes creates its own real-life «Pinocchio,» turning fantasy into a reality. In 2014, a boy was born who would earn the nickname «the real Pinocchio» from his mother.
Amy Tresis, already a proud mother to her daughter Annabelle, dreamed of having two children. When she learned she was pregnant with her second child, she was thrilled, excited to see her dream come true. However, as her pregnancy progressed, doctors discovered a complication: a cleft in the facial part of the skull, which caused an unusual growth of soft tissue on her unborn child’s face.
Doctors suggested that Amy consider an abortion, but she refused. Ollie Tresis was born with a serious anomaly, where part of the brain tissue had formed on his nose, giving him a striking resemblance to Pinocchio. This tissue continued to grow for several months after his birth.
Unfortunately, the resemblance came with a cost: the anomaly made it difficult for Ollie to breathe. He required multiple surgeries before he could function normally. Understandably, Amy feared for her child’s health during these procedures, but she had no choice but to hope for the best. The skills of the doctors, along with a mother’s unwavering love, made what seemed impossible possible. After lengthy operations, Ollie’s skull was carefully opened, and the removal of the fluid-filled sac was completed without complications.
Despite the early fears, Ollie became a sensitive, positive, and always-smiling child, which helped Amy navigate the challenges. For her, Ollie was and is a perfectly normal child, full of love, but also requiring plenty of attention.
Today, Ollie is a typical little boy who loves to play and spends enthusiastic moments with his sister, who sometimes feels jealous of the attention he receives.
When Amy started sharing their story online, she was shocked by the negative comments, with many people calling her son a «freak» who didn’t belong in this world. Despite the initial shock, Amy continues to share Ollie’s story wherever she can, believing that this will help others learn to accept children born with anomalies, and help other mothers avoid the painful comments she had to endure. This is a noble and commendable action. 🌟💖
