They weren’t thinking about headlines, records, or public curiosity.
They were simply looking at their newborn son.
They wanted to hold him, care for him, and make sure he grew up healthy and confident.
From the beginning, they understood that Kevin’s unusual birth might become something people remembered about him. What they didn’t want was for it to become the only thing people ever saw.
An Unusual Beginning
Kevin’s arrival presented his parents with a number of practical challenges.
Many products designed for newborns were made with an average-sized baby in mind. Clothing could be difficult to find, ordinary diapers did not always fit comfortably, and some nursery equipment required additional consideration.
What might have been a simple shopping trip for another family sometimes
became an unexpected problem.
Yet his parents tried not to allow those challenges to dominate their household.
