My ‘Ninja Turtle Baby’ Boy Was Born With a Shell — He’s My Superhero

 

James McCallum, a toddler from Clearwater, Florida, has a unique condition that earned him the nickname “ little Ninja Turtle ” from his parents, Kaitlyn and Tim.This nickname came about because James was born with a rare skin condition that looked like a turtle shell on his back. The couple had no idea their baby had this condition while Kaitlyn was pregnant. Even though they had multiple ultrasounds, none of them showed any sign of what was to come.Right after James was born, his parents noticed that his back had some strange lumps and scabs. As time passed, the condition began to spread. Eventually, it covered around 75% of his back. The “shell” wasn’t just unusual to look at—it started to affect James’ everyday life. It was uncomfortable for him, and it made it hard for him to sleep. His parents were worried, and doctors weren’t entirely sure what was going on.

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