A mother has revealed that her daughter – who was conceived on Valentine’s Day – was born with a heart-shaped birthmark on her forehead.
Jade Sparham, 20, and Liam Scaife, 21, from Skegness, Lincolnshire, had their first child, Poppy-Rae, who is now 12 weeks old, in November last year, weighing 8lbs 4oz.
Two days later, the distinctive red, heart-shaped mark formed on the newborn’s forehead – but mother Jade said she was so worried, she took Poppy to the doctors.
Poppy-Rae, now 12 weeks, was born with a birthmark shaped like a heart and parents Jade Sparham, 20, and Liam Scaife, 21, later realised she was conceived on Valentine’s Day
Jade and Liam had their first child, Poppy-Rae, now 12 weeks old, in November last year and were concerned about the birthmark affecting Poppy’s health
Jade, a full-time-mother, said the GP gave her daughter the all-clear – reassuring her that it was just a birthmark.
She said: ‘I couldn’t believe when we spotted the heart on her head, especially after we worked out that she was conceived on Valentine’s Day last year. It was such a lovely coincidence.
‘It definitely makes this Valentine’s Day extra special for us. Poppy-Rae is like our very own cupid baby. Now Liam and I can’t stop kissing her little face.’
Jade and partner Liam, a plasterer, said they were overjoyed by Poppy-Rae’s arrival at Pilgrim Hospital, Lincolnshire.
Poppy-Rae had a birthmark on her head which formed into a heart-shape two days after being born, pictured at a week old
A few hours after Poppy-Rae was born, Jade and Liam noticed a red mark on their daughter’s forehead. Doctors assured them it was simply a pressure mark which would fade within a couple of hours
But the shape stayed and Jade and Liam noticed it would turn an angry red on Poppy-Rae’s head when she laughed or cried
And just a few hours after she was born, the new parents noticed a red mark on their daughter’s forehead.
Doctors assured them it was simply a pressure mark which would fade within a couple of hours.
But two days later, Jade and Liam noticed the pink-coloured mark was forming into a love-heart shape and would turn an angry red when their daughter giggled or cried.
To rule out any health concerns, Jade took her daughter to see a GP, who told her it was actually a birthmark.
She said: ‘When I first noticed the mark on Poppy-Rae’s forehead turn bright red, I was a little concerned because I didn’t know what it meant.
‘But we were relieved to find out that the birthmark didn’t pose any health problems for her.’
Jade, pictured with partner Liam and Poppy at 12 weeks old, said: ‘When I first noticed the mark on Poppy-Rae’s forehead turn bright red, I was a little concerned because I didn’t know what it meant’
Jade was concerned Poppy-Rae might struggle with bullying or finding a boyfriend because of the unusual mark on her head
Poppy-Rae’s birthmark makes a heart shape on her forehead and parents Jade and Liam are embracing her unique look
Now Jade and partner Liam embrace her unique mark.
Jade said: ‘At first we worried that Poppy-Rae would be bullied as she grew up, or struggle to find a boyfriend.
‘But now, we’ve realised that her birthmark is what makes her unique and it makes her more beautiful to us both.
‘We really believe that her little love-heart has brought us closer together as a family.
‘If Liam and I ever have an argument or disagreement, all we need to do is look at Poppy and we’re reminded of how much we really love each other.’
Poppy-Rae on the day she was born wearing a pink babygro and a red mark can be seen on her forehead
Jade and Liam believe the heart-shape has helped to keep them happy as they look at the love heart when they have an argument
The couple only recently worked out that their little girl was conceived on Valentine’s Day last year and are now looking forward to celebrating this Sunday with their new addition.
Jade said: ‘Liam and I only realised a couple of weeks ago aft
