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"Miracle" Baby Born Without Eyes and Half Her Brain Hits All Milestones, Stunning Doctors In a remarkable display of strength and determination, 5-month-old Harlym Carter is defying expectations and reaching all her milestones, despite being born without eyes and having undergone a hemispherectomy. Harlym has been diagnosed with anophthalmia, a rare disorder where a baby is born without one or both eyes. Despite this, doctors are shocked at her progress. Her mother, Allyanna Carter, recalls being told that Harlym would never be able to walk or talk. However, she is proving them wrong, as she is already nearly crawling and is very talkative. Harlym seemed perfectly healthy during her routine 20-week scan. It wasn't until she was born on July 22 that it was discovered that she was without eyes. During a routine cleaning, doctors noticed something unusual and whisked Harlym away

Her grandmother was then informed of the possibility that Harlym was born without eyes. A CT scan the following day confirmed their suspicions, breaking the news to the mother, who was holding her baby. Carter was devastated but determined to love her child regardless. In addition to anophthalmia, Harlym has also been diagnosed with galactosemia, a condition that requires her to be fed through a tube, and choanal atresia, which blocks her nasal passages. Furthermore, doctors discovered underdeveloped parts of Harlym's brain, which resulted in her having several seizures. In August, she underwent a hemispherectomy to disconnect the left side of her brain, leaving her with weakness on the right side of her body. Despite the challenges, Harlym continues to make progress. She can sit upright, hold her head up, babble, and drink from a bottle

She even mimics actions performed by her mother. Carter remains hopeful for Harlym's future, aiming to enroll her in a mainstream school when she is older. She is determined not to stress about the things her daughter might miss out on, instead focusing on the joy and happiness Harlym brings to their lives. This inspirational story showcases the resilience of a young baby and the strength of her mother's love and dedication. Harlym's ability to hit all her milestones is truly miraculous, defying doctors' expectations and inspiring hope for others facing similar challenges.