Nurses Didn't 'Swap' Two Of My Babies | MY EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY
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ASHLEY, 34, from Texas, is a mum of five who was shocked to her core when two of her children were born with Albinism. Ashley said that before the birth of her second child KD, she didn't even know what Albinism was. She told Truly: "I felt like they gave me the wrong baby, to me he was caucasian." Ashley admits that at the very beginning it was difficult for her to bond with her son as she just didn't feel like KD was hers, but that all changed the minute he first smiled at her and she instantly fell in love with him. Doctors told Ashley that the chances of her having a second child with Albinism were incredibly slim, but a few years later Ashley gave birth to daughter TT who also had the condition. Ashley has taken her story to social media to raise awareness of Albinism, but has been met with some cruel online hate. "It was a combination of reactions, a lot of positive and negative... They're 'whitewashed', that's 'not your daughter', somebody had TT's photo with the Ku Klux Klan and a rope." Despite the hate they have received, Ashley is incredibly proud of having two children with Albinism and refuses to hide them from the public eye. She added: "They're beautiful kids and they can do anything they put their minds to. I want my kids to be kids and I support them every step of the way."
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I’m glad she educated herself about albinism and love and accepted her beautiful children. She’s doing an amazing job raising them. There are so many hateful ignorant people in this world instead of educating themselves they resort to hate.
Albino is Latin for white. They are white people just like all white people.
I'm very happy that you are making videos I think you have some very beautiful kids color should never matter I don't care about color or race they are just kids and you are a really beautiful mom! So much love for you and your family
She couldn't even embrace her natural born child because he was white she was the hateful ignorant racist against her own child
Yes I feel like she grew a lot as a person in her process of having her children and loved and accepted her children.
How the hell do you end up with two albino kids?
"To me, he looked nothing like me."
Then they show the picture of him and he looks like her. The only thing different is the pigment. All those kid's are gorgeous.♥️
Exactly!
right! her whole twin.
Haha, I was like 😳 Is she looking at the same cutie pie we looking at because that baby look like there was NO daddy involved, just mom. 🤣Splitting image!
@@Not_AttachedTROLL, Your life must be super miserable.
@@Not_Attached she didn’t understand albinism it takes time for people to understand what albinism really is and she had no clue she wasn’t blaming people but stating that those people saying that added to her belief that he truly wasn’t hers because she literally just learned what the condition was it takes time to fully understand it and accept it
They look exactly like their mom! Can’t deny that! How precious
Definitely those children look just like mama. Beautiful souls.
They sure do look like they momma and sylblings😊
Same thing I said! Even as babies they looked like her. Beautiful children!!
Lookin’ just like their Mama!😊
Right especially the little girl she has her face.
Nice he has a sister just like him! God knows what's needed! Lovely babies.
It's not nice, albinism is a defect they'll struggle with their sight and skin.
My great uncle was albino and the only one in his community for years. He was teased and his life wasn’t easy. We called him uncle Sun and I miss him so much. He was loved by his family and was so smart and brilliant. I pray you and your family have a beautiful life….
AMEN
Yes
Mom really favors Reginae Carter when she smiles
I love how she owned up and acknowledged how she initially reacted to her son. A lot of mother won’t do that. This is how you know shes a good mother. I too didn’t have an instant bond to my baby, being white and me Polynesian. I fell in love with him and now I’ve embraced him. Not all mothers have an instant bond and it takes time like any relationship. ❤
Some have PPD as well and its hard. It’s normal
It took the hospital two days to explain the new baby’s condition! Shame on the hospital for taking so long. It should’ve been done immediately.
Gorgeous family.
True! At least a short explanation would have been good… But then again how come so many people don’t know what albinism is? Obviously times are different now, but I knew about it when I was in primary school and everyone in my class knew what it was in 7th grade when we talked about in biology lessons. So ig education in general is just as important. For everyone to be more open minded and accepting!
The hospital may not have been completely sure early on. Mixed race children can be anywhere from very fair to very dark regardless of what their parents look like. Once everyone figured it out the pediatrician should have explained about albinism and what the child needed to be safe and healthy. This is such a nice family. These kids will be alright.
@07laeina Yeah, we need to start over in education. I'm 42 and knew these things in jr high as well.
"I let my kids be kids and I support them every step of the way."
Absolutely love that.♥️
She sure do them kids is bad at school being disrespectful beating on the kids in teachers
@@ladygreen2217what are you yapping about
Im a white person from Africa and everyone in Africa knows about Albinism. Its not common, but it happens often enough that it is expected that a certain % of black people will be albino. Its just a natural anomaly that happens.
Unfortunately these poor albino people can have very tough lives because they are viewed with superstition, especially in very rural areas where people can be a little unknowing about these things.
Thanks for spreading awareness about it.
I mean yea they sometimes hurt albino kids and use them for rituals in Africa
Even white people can have albinism. 😄
I remember watching a whole entire special about albinos in Tanzania and it has the highest population of albinos in the world, and how dangerous it is for them. Not only dealing with the sun on their skin, but how they're considered superstitious and people will kidnap them and use their body parts for rituals.
Probably one of the saddest specials I've ever seen.
@@Fusemoree unfortunately yes. Exactly what i mean. Very sad.
@@elisest.george8245 yes. Its very sad stuff.
All races have Albinism.
When I was in High School there was a sibling group of two girls and a boy. It wasn’t til years later that I learned that most had issues with their vision. When I was in college. This young lady who was albino was very fashionable. I always admired how she wore her hair and makeup to fit her tone.
All animals have albinism, not just humans, a beautiful quirk of nature.
@@gillianbc beautiful but sad for ones that need to be able to hide 😔
No they don't,show me any white group with tyrosinase positive albinism, that's albinism where the affected person produces a moderate amount of melanin.
No not white ppl u dummy
All race but how many caucasians you know that have it
This woman seems so sweet. The whole family is absolutely beautiful.
True ey.
These children were born into the right family!! I agree with Mom, they're going to be OK!!❤️
TT does look just like her mom. In fact, all her kids have the same nose, mouth, and jaw line. Beautiful fam!
Her children couldn't ask for a better mom. She's amazing. That bright, shining personality of hers. Her and her kids are just absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!💕
My mom had a single mom friend whose daughter had albinism and we bonded instantly. When I played at their house, we would walk all over our diverse neighborhood without issue. She was blind, gorgeous, extremely intelligent and emotionally aware. She could draw well too and she had a collection of her own stories with illustrations in her room. I often wonder what type of life she is living because I heard her mom died sometime after we moved away.
@Nats I didn’t even remember her until this video came up. A bunch of memories flooded back. Due to my mom’s mental instability we often moved from place to place at whims. I thought of her from time to time and couldn’t find her on Facebook when I used to have an account. I tried to ask people I used to know from there if they knew anything and other people just said they didn’t know either.
So inspiring! As a mother to a 5 month old with albinism, your videos of your family are so beautiful and inspiring! Affirmations will be very important to my baby girl growing up! ❤️❤️❤️
I hope you're daughter grows up to understand that she is beautiful inside and out! You're an awesome mom and will be a great role model for her.
Thank you so much for your kind words!!! Means a lot! ❤️❤️❤️
You’re an amazing mother! Your concern for her future, is similar to every mother. She will continue growing into a beautiful teen, and adult! Continue speaking positive affirmations over her life, and enjoy watching her grow into a beautiful young lady! 💪🏾🫶🏾🙏🏾
@@shantiltaylor105 thank you so much for your kind words!
I hope those kids realize what a wonderful mother they have. She is teaching them to be strong and not victims. Wonderful family!
I would love to follow this family
You have beautiful children. My mom was Albino(RIP). I used to think she wasn't my real mom when I was younger. I grew up and realized people come in all different colors. Thank you for sharing and educating others!
My African or African American people with albinism generally have very prominently African features. How can anyone think they are adopted
Exactly
I think Albinism is so beautiful & special & rare! Absolutely gems! I do know that it comes with its difficulties, very rare & special 🖤
I have it
@@schewitt1977 💎
1976-1978, I had a high school teacher
he had Albinism. He was the sweetest person I ever met.
They might look white but you can definitely see their moms features. No denying they're her kids. What does "whitewashed" even mean in that context?? It doesn't even make sense. Your family is beautiful and keeping being yourselves. It never matters what strangers think.
I A derogatory term used to describe a minority who has assimilated with western society. The "White washed" person does not necessarily abandon his/her own culture but rather embrace others beside his/her own. Some people take it as a compliment while others take it as an insult.
They do not look white. They have subsaharan African phenotypes.
Contextually using the term "whitewashed" in this scenario doesnt make sense. The people saying that is ignorant and clearly do not know the definition of that word.
This is what true family is all about - unconditional love! Moreover, this family is truly blessed by the Lord!
OMG I'm so glad to see your channel. My brother was albino. He was in the NYC twin tower attack so he's watching over us now. Where we Live now there are more albinos. He was the best brother.. He got teased so much when we were younger but he built up a thick skin and learned to ignore people. when he got.into.college he joined a fraternity and when he became an adult he helped so many people. He was the best brother anyone could.ask for. Education is KEY!
Yes girl educate educate!!! I have albinism and I educate people on the daily. There’s people who are in their 60s - 70s that do not know what albinism.
I just don't understand how ppl don't know. It's weird to me. Maybe cuz I live in New York & Los Angeles where multi-races resides.
@@switchbladesista4225 I knew about albinism when I was literally her kids age .. and she’s older than I am the mother is so I’m confused as well.
@@Nikaplustwo THESE PPL MUST LIVE IN THE BACK OF THE WOODS, IM CONFUSED
@@switchbladesista4225 I can kind of tell she’s not culturally and worldly smart lol 😂
You're a really good mother, I can tell. Your children are happy and well-behaved. People have to understand that is takes more than complextion to be blk. These are beautiful blk children. We make all variations. All races of people come from us sisters.
I'm albino.
I'm very happy that mom and the kids are making changes by helping people become aware of albinism but its unfortunate that mom didn't have that chance, causing her to create a distant relationship/bond with her son in the beginning. Growing up I have cooties or was the "ghost" I still made lots of friends because I was always a social butterfly and didn't care about the rude kids. To this day people still think I'm white as their initial thought and I had a friend that didn't believe I was black until she met my mom. When teaching kids about colour in humans, Albinism should be included since it is a condition that affects the skin and can confuse one on what the others "colour" may be. Now with that should also be vitiligo because they can get mixed up sometimes.
I am a black albino, happily married to a Caucasian European man and I can't wait to see what our children look like! I also have 1 albino nephew!
yeah absolutely it should be taught. it's kind of rare but not *that* rare either and especially with people of colour, just knowing that it's a possibility would probably make it a lot less stressful than not knowing and thinking you have the wrong child. that must be traumatic.
I’m so glad we got to hear her/their story! I follow them on social media and love this family ❤
Cool.
They literally have black features and look just like mom and dad. Beautiful family!
What a beautiful family. I'll never understand how people can be so cruel and racist towards others. I wish this family all the best and to keep up the positive vibes.
They’re just miserable nutcases that are too pathetic.
All her kids are so cute! What a lovely little unit ❤️
I discovered this family through tiktok and I absolutely love the way they function as a unit. Mom is a no fucks given kinda girl who does not play about her kids and boom and kd being the oldest sons protect their family as well, it’s beautiful. I’m actually touched and inspired by her being so open and honest about her struggle in the beginning with kd because she shows growth and admits she didn’t know how to be there for him but she learned and god saw what she could do for him and said “you know what ma, you’re rocking this mom thing” and gave him a built in bestie who’s just like him and can relate. Those kids, all of them, have bright futures ahead of them
I wouldn’t be surprised if they became models
I saw a Albino model before and a model with vitiligo.
Yes! They are very beautiful!!
Me too.
Yeah he has great bone structure
I watched this and forgot to comment. Momma you’re doing a great job raising these kings and queen. They’re built like you girl, but they’re still young so continue with those affirmations.
Albinism occurs most often in Tanzania Africa --1 in every 1000 births. Compared to Europe, USA or Canada 1 in every 20,000 to 35,000 births. Wow, how amazing!! Kids like every one else. They just have lighter skin & eyes while sensitive to sunlight. One of God's beautiful creations which we as humans cannot explain, right? 🤷🏾♀️🤗
ALL of your children are absolutely beautiful, intelligent and creative! You're doing a great job as a mom. It's not easy raising a big family and helping your children who are visually impaired. I respect your honesty describing the struggles to understand and accept your children as albino. Children need to know they are loved and that being unique is something to celebrate. I pray your family will continue to share joy and love. Your kids are strong and amazing, just like you!
im a south african, im soo shocked that people like this lady don’t/didn’t know about albinism cause here people know about this. this video is soo educational and people should be educated about albinism and not be shocked to see a white skinned baby with a black mom.
they may have white skin BUT they have black facial features and hair and clearly don tlook " white race" but have albinism .
Completely ignorant.
How can an adult Black American person not know about albinism?
@@mel...s in the video she said she is 34 and her son is 13. Meaning she was still young when she had him. But what's more interesting in her story is it appears that they did not tell her that the baby was albino until days later. So for 2 to 3 days she thought the baby was white and switched at birth.
@@skytelle 20/21 and you've never heard of albinism...
Idk I think it's an embellishment to dramatize the story.
But who really knows
@@mel...sbecause here in America it isn’t really taught. It’s not as common here as it is in other countries. I only know about it from experience with a couple of family members that have or had it.
Can we just applauded this amazing mother?!!!! 👏 💯♥️🩷😁
Heck no!!
@@carrieanncancino5118 you are sick... Please please please get help
Yes 🥰🥰
👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@carrieanncancino5118 Why?
What a beautiful family you’ve made. Beautiful mom makes beautiful children.
True.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more, this is an extraordinary family because the Mother is dynamic and expansive. She has shared her story of her own personal episode of ignorance in relation to birthing a child with albinism. May her experience serve as a lesson and guide. #ONELOVE
I was thinking both of them looked just like you. Not that you owe anyone anything, it might be fun to do a pic or video with your face in the center, and the two of them on either side, with their faces mushed up next to yours. To make it easy to see how the features line up. But even without that, you can tell they have your face. Your family is adorable.
Love your Family. Yes Education for those that don't know. My neighbor was an albino and all the kids in the neighborhood loved him the same. God Bless you and much love!!🥰🦋
That is because kids don't care about things like skin color, children are not born racist, bigoted, sexist, homophobic, hateful etc, all of those things are taught and passed on by ignorant adults and an ignorant world.
*The haters are definitely jealous of your happiness and positivity. Continued blessings!* 🥰
Your children are beautiful and the negative people are not worth the time. You are doing the right thing by showing them that they are beautiful, they are shining examples of what good people are like. Keep up the great job!
Nah, no one can ever tell me those aren't her kids; they all look like her and are so incredibly beautiful. People really need to opt for understanding the basic concepts of genetics and hereditary defects instead of spreading hate and racism
The craziest part to me was that she'd never heard of albinism into her 20s
When I was in Middle School in VA in the early 90's I had a best friend who had Albinism. She invited me over to her house and I was shocked to find out she had a sister with it too. She explained to me that it was rare for two to be born in the same family. Her name was Fatima. I wish I knew what she is up to now.
I love that the family is super together and supportive. When they grow up, I wonder if any of their children would also have albinism since having 2 siblings with it is so rare!
Education is very important. I'm glad things worked out, they are a Beautiful Family 💗
Admire yr honesty on how yr lack of being educated on his condition affected yr ability to connect w yr child at first- that takes a real one, yr family is very beautiful it seems, every child ❤
Awww 🥰 She has such a beautiful family. Love it! ☺️ ❤
Oh Ashley your story made me cry. I am a white, blonde hair woman who adopted my daughter when she was 13. She is black and when we go out, even now we get stares. In 2023 people still take a double look. Your story filled me with so much hope and joy. Thank you for sharing
Didn't you know that would happen?
@@queennanna5595I think she just means like it's a different time. We are all fully aware of how blacks were treated. And it's something that isn't always easy for others to digest. I do feel like there are genuine people who actually do care enough to look beyond our skin tone and just see a person. I remember walking in a shoe store with a child who's mixed and the guy who worked there is Mexican I believe. He said to me how could you do that knowing what they did to your people like why. In actuality I couldn't get offended fully because I understood his point of view. However I don't want to carry that thought everytime I look at a white person. Theres a girl who I work with who doesn't like white people because of that very issue. It's very challenging to be honest. I feel like it is the stupidest thing to have been in rage about. That shouldn't have even been a thing.
This is NOT THE SAME SITUATION SMH!!! You cannot teach and prepare a lil beautiful brown princess the things she can only learn from a black mother figure. It may hurt but it's the truth I pray some people who look like her are around her daily. 🤦🏾♀️
@@maryv7677 when have white racists looked past our skin tones and actually started to treat us as equals eventhough were are not? Don't expect anything from us go check your own people.
@@Shalom12Judah bro... Just no
Beautiful family. Great job with educating people on Albinism. Small minded people will always be small minded. Your kids will grow as healthy, strong, and happy kids because of the unconditional love you give...
I love how she explains this. So honest
Be strong and determined to love your family, in South Africa we don't even give these beautiful children a second look, they are a gift from God
You’re dope in my eyes. I have albinism in my family, my mom actually thought I would be albino, but I wasn’t. So I totally understand, keep doing you boo
She's a amazing mother. Beautiful family 💖
Beautiful family. God bless this mom and her children for sharing their story and experience. Keep uplifting your children and never allow negative comments to dimmer your lights and spirits.
I grew up in the Canal Zone, Republic of Panama. The San Blas Islands are the home of the Kuna (Cuna, Guna) indigenous people.
The Kuna Indians are a small indigenous population in Central America, which independently own the province of Kuna Yala that spans some 400 miniature San Blas Islands off the east Panama coast. Their island population of about 30,000 resides in compact quarters, inhabiting only a few of those islands because they value family and tightly knit community over independent personal spread. The Kuna Indians have the world's highest rate of oculocutaneous albinism (specifically OCA2), with an estimated frequency of 1:160. The albinos, called the Moon Children, play a central role in Kuna mythology, are revered to have special powers and subsequently are often rendered prime positions in the community, such as doctors, shamans, and leaders. While appreciable anthropologic data has been gathered about the Kuna albinism, there has been surprisingly minimal medical research. This is likely in part because of the relative impermeablility to Westernization by this proud and hard-working community.
I have never had a problem accepting albinism in anyone. I think that your family is completely amazing.
Your families support for each other is so beautiful!!! Beautiful family ❤️🙏🥰
Can so identify with the shock of removing the little hat following birth and seeing the blond hair. Was same in my family. We're all dark and you don't notice the hair until the baby's been cleaned up.
Mama is so gorgeous
How lucky to be part of such a beautiful family! I'm truly happy for you all, and wish you a blessed life! 😊
These kids are legit SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Like , my goodness 😍…. I luv this family so much n mad respect to mom for holdin it all down !! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just see a beautiful family that are happy and healthy. ❤
Beautiful mother and children! Blessings❤️
Her second child looks so much like her.
Beautiful family, love the positive energy and I praise you for being a strong minded woman and mother. People need to be educated and aware of this. Thank you for putting this out there.
Girl KD looks just like you!!!! TT be careful before Tyra Banks put you on the cover of a magazine. All your kids are AMAZING.
I think KD looks even more like Mom than TT. Both are so beautiful 🥰❤️ God bless
What a beautiful and amazing family! I can feel the love they have for each other. I love how the mum explained her process of acceptance. Those kids are loved and valued, that's all that matters.
I love how to made the world see how things are yes they are different but their amazing kids your n awesome mom n dad for putting your life out there for the world to see
They should be on TLC's show Born with Albinism..beautiful, precious kids.
She's a beautiful spirit... Beautiful family🙏🏽🤍✨️☦️
All your children favors you . People are blind if they can't see that. You have a beautiful family 😊
You have a beautiful family, all your babies are gorgeous, inside & out like their momma :) 💕 Don't pay attention to the negativity!!!
My sister I salute you!!!! Absolutely incredible!!! And I absolutely love it!!!! Greetings everyone from Birmingham 😎
One of the best I've seen in a while on truly...informative and enjoyable. Started following them on IG some months ago.
That's why you gotta be opened minded to everything. Education never stops because you never stop learning. It will only enrich your mind and enhance your vision in life. Plus, kindness doesn't cost anything.
What a beautiful family!
What a great mom and beautiful kids. Keep those affirmations going Mama, you know they are awesome kids.
I just started watching your family and I want you to know that I'd love how you can feel the love that you show your kids daily All of your kids.......
Black is beautiful…in all different shades! You have a beautiful family and I love that you shared your stories and experiences. Thank you!
KD is literally the spitting image of his mother without melanin. The fact that she couldn't see is wild lol. But I get it. She didn't know what albinism was
I’m so glad I grew up in a town with diversity. I knew what an albino was and didn’t think much about the condition cuz I knew people who had it. Embrace and celebrate your uniqueness, we’re all different in one way or another. Be a boring place if not. ❤
You are such a great mom! Yes they ARE BEAUTIFUL kids!! They need to know how unique and awesome they are. Mom you're doing that and much more. Kudos!❤️💐 All of your kids are beautiful! I love how close your babies are. My kids have always been like that and that just warms my heart watching them and other kids interact with love and kindness!
I was just like you i thought they had given me the wrong child but 16years later my daughter is doing well and looking like me just in a lighter version i just consider myself blessed i love how all my daughter's are different in complexion cuz that shows how beautiful God has made us n how unique and powerful black couples are ❤️💯
2:31 Both babies look exactly like her!
Yep, they're all your kids and what a beautiful family!
My brother was married to an albino, she was a fantastic person! None of the family treated her any differently, we loved her. Sadly, she had heart problems and passed away. May she R.I.P.
Your family is perfect! So many people are uneducated, mean and just plain rude. Just keep being the loving Mom that you are and your family will be fine!
Love this mom. She’s fantastic.
All your children are beautiful! And you are so right your daughter TT does look like a lot like you!
So sweet they are adorable children all of them no matter what they look like.
They are so beautiful and don't worry about people who aren't willing to learn.
❤ Beautiful family!❤
God bless your family ❤
Are people living under a rock? With so much internet information it seems albinism should be so easy to recognize ...nice looking family.
The family is beautiful. GOD IS GOOD!
Your doing a great job Mama!
Yeah mama, you know in some places they got strange ideas about albino but its just a thing keep loving those babies