The Hiscocks had enjoyed a beautiful month with their newborn baby, and it seemed like everything was going well. They had named him Kenneth, and the couple had promised to love their son in the best way.
However, one knock on their door would completely change their lives forever. The couple was stunned to see their doctor with a glum expression on his face. “There's something you need to know...." - he said, hardly holding back tears...
A Loving Family
Madelisha and Kenny Hiscock were a loving couple who fell in love while they were both working in the corporate world. They weren’t expecting to fall in love sooner, but they did. Kenny knew that Madelisha was the one, so he wasted no time proposing to her.
A few months after their first date, the couple was married, and they soon found themselves living in a house together. It was a beautiful life, and it was everything that they had ever dreamed of – no matter how cliché that sounded. Although, was life in South Africa everything they had hoped it would be?
Living in South Africa
The Hiscock’s settled in the suburban part of Johannesburg, and they bought a little bungalow. The couple knew that this was the house they wanted to raise their future children in, as it was quaint and idyllic. Little did they know that this dream would soon become a reality…
A year after their wedding, Madelisha found out that she was pregnant with her first child. This was a dream come true for the lady, and her husband was equally ecstatic with the great news. They know that they’re both going to be the best parents, and they couldn’t wait to meet the newest addition to their family.
Raising Their Daughter
Their first child was a girl, and they named their beautiful baby, Zadelisha. She was a bright young girl, and she was the apple of her parent's eyes. Madelisha and Kenny adored their little daughter, and they worked hard so they could give her the life that she deserved.
Zadelisha grew up to be an energetic girl, and her parents were always running after her. She wasn’t a naughty child, but she had an endless supply of energy that made her parents a bit tired every day. Still, life was good, and everything was going well for their family – or was it?
Life Was Good
The Hiscock’s were thriving in their household, and everything was going great. Madelisha stayed behind to become a full-time mother, which she had wanted to do for the longest time. This meant that Kenny had to work longer and harder, which he didn’t mind at all.
Kenny loved providing for his family, which gave him a sense of pride and dignity. He was the man of the house, and both of his girls loved him dearly. They were a beautiful family, and everyone in their neighborhood adored them.
A Family of Three
Madelisha, Kenny, and Zadelisha were a family of three, and they felt like they had everything they ever needed in life. Their daughter was now turning four years old, and she had just started pre-school. Everything was going well, and life couldn’t be better for them.
Then one day, Madelisha felt a painful sensation throughout her body. She had no idea what was happening or what was causing this, but she had become a bit distressed. So she called her husband, “Kenny, I don’t feel so good. Can you please come home so we can go to the hospital?”
Something Unexpected Happened
As they were waiting for their test results, Madelisha was thinking of the worst possible things that could happen. Kenny told her, “It’s going to be okay. You’re going to be fine, and we’ll get home sooner rather than later.” Naturally, the couple hoped for the best, but was she actually fine?
When their doctor entered the room, there was a slight nervousness lingering in the background. They couldn’t wait to hear the results, and the couple held hands as tight as possible. Then the doctor said, “Madelisha, there’s nothing to be afraid of. What you’re feeling is normal for someone who’s two months pregnant…”
They Were Expecting Another Child
The couple wasn’t expecting or planning for another child, so they were stunned at this revelation. However, they welcomed this blessing and the newest addition to their family. Madelisha told her husband, “I can’t believe it. I really am the luckiest woman in the world.”
Madelisha started to prepare for the arrival of her second child, and she tried to rest as much as she could because of the painful sensations she had been feeling. Her husband also made sure that she had everything she needed. Then it was finally time to know what the baby’s gender would be – would it be a boy or a girl?
What Was the Baby’s Gender?
During their general check-up, the couple was quite excited to know what their second child’s gender would be. They didn’t have a preference because they were sure that they would love the child no matter the gender. Although, they wanted to be prepared so they could start thinking of names.
As they were doing the ultrasound, the doctor said, “I think you’re going to have another baby girl in your family. Isn’t it so exciting?” The Hiscocks were surprised, but they were also happy to have another daughter. Finally, their eldest child would have a little sister!
A Little Sister for Zadelisha
As soon as they got home, the couple broke the news to their eldest child. Kenny said, “Zadelisha, you’re going to have a baby sister. She’s currently in your mommy’s tummy, but you’re going to meet her soon.” Their daughter clapped, indicating that she was looking forward to meeting her little sister.
Madelisha told her husband, “I can’t wait to have another girl in the family. It really is exciting, don’t you think?” Kenny agreed, and he hugged his wife as tight as he could. They were everything he had ever wanted in life, and he couldn’t believe how he got so lucky.
Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival
The Hiscock’s prepared for the arrival of the newest addition to their family. They even came up with a beautiful name that would complement their latest angel. Madelisha said, “I think we should name our second daughter McKenzi.”
Kenny agreed and said, “I love that name. I’m sure that McKenzi would be a delight and that she would complete our family.” Since then, the parents have been waiting for Madelisha’s due date. Although there was some trouble looming in the background…
The Doctors Were Wrong
During one of her last check-ups before giving birth, the doctors found something different about the baby. They couldn’t quite put their finger on it, but it was causing the parents a bit of stress. Kenny asked, “Is there something wrong with our daughter?”
The doctors realized that their actions and mumblings were causing distress to the couple, so they tried to keep it down. One of the doctors said, “We’re not quite sure yet. We’ll have to update you in a few minutes.” Madelisha looked at her husband with nervousness in her eyes – what were the doctors wrong about?
Was the Baby a Boy?
Madelisha started to panic, and the doctors had to calm her down. Finally, the doctors were ready to share what they found wrong about the baby. One doctor said, “There’s nothing particularly wrong with your baby. We made a mistake when we said the baby was a girl because now we can see that it’s a boy.”
The couple let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this statement. Kenny asked, “So there’s nothing wrong with our baby?” The doctor said, “No, there’s nothing wrong with your baby. Although, you might want to start thinking about names for boys because he will be one.”
Choosing Another Name
As soon as they arrived home, the couple could finally be at peace again. What they experienced that day was quite troublesome, and it wasn’t something that they would wish to feel again. Although, they really did need to think of another name…
Madelisha said, “Why don’t we name our baby Kenneth? I think that that’s a really great name, and we could name him after you.” Her husband could feel the love in his wife’s voice, and he hugged her as tight as he could. He said, “I would be honored to have a son named after me.”
The Moment of Truth
Madelisha knew that her due date was coming up, so they finally checked into their hospital. She knew that her baby was coming that day, so they didn’t want to risk any complications by coming in later. Kenny assured his wife, “It’s going to be okay, darling. We’re going to be here for you.”
Zadelisha was left with her grandparents while her mother was in labor. She wanted to see her new brother, but they promised that she could once her mother had safely delivered him. There was excitement all around, and the proud parents couldn’t wait to meet their new son – but would they?
Confusion in the Delivery Room
The labor was quite long, and it took around five hours. Finally, the couple heard the baby crying, knowing that they had done a great job. Madelisha held her son for the first time and said, “Kenneth, you’re so beautiful. Welcome to the world, my son.”
However, the doctors took the baby away for a few minutes to inspect its gender. They were sure that the baby was a boy, but now they weren’t. What was the baby’s actual gender, and why were the doctors so confused?
The Baby’s Real Gender
Upon looking at the baby, the doctors were sure that it was a boy. However, specific test results confirmed that the baby was a girl. This was something that caused chaos and confusion in the delivery room, and they weren’t sure what to do.
In the end, the doctors confirmed that the baby was actually a boy. So they finally wrote its gender on his birth certificate as male, and the baby was named Kenneth Hiscock. The proud parents couldn’t wait to see their new son, and they were delighted when he was finally handed over to them.
Was He Really a Boy?
The Hiscock’s took their new son home, and they were confident that he was a boy. They called him Kenneth, and Zadelisha was delighted at the arrival of his baby brother. Everything seemed right, and the family was so happy, but something was about to unfold…
A month after giving birth, they heard a loud knock on their door. They weren’t expecting anybody at the time, so they were pretty surprised. Kenny opened the door, and he was stunned to see their doctor waiting for them outside – why was the doctor there?
A Rare Genetic Disorder
The doctor sat down and said, “After running some tests, we found out that your child has congenital adrenal hyperplasia. This means that she’s biologically a girl, but male hormones have dominated throughout her body.” This was a life-changing discovery, and the couple was shocked to hear this revelation.
Madelisha asked, “So you’re saying that Kenneth is a girl?” The doctor simply nodded his head and said, “Your child is a girl, so you might want to consider changing her name and fixing her birth certificate.” This was no ordinary thing, and the Hiscock’s couldn’t believe that this was happening to them…
The Baby Was Well-Loved
After realizing what this meant, the couple changed their baby’s name from Kenneth to McKenzi. This was such a life-changing revelation, and they thought that these things only happened in movies. However, it was real, and it actually happened to them.
No matter what her gender was, Madelisha and Kenny had promised to love McKenzi unconditionally. She was a gift, and she was their baby girl, so she will be treated as such. What would you do if this thing happened to you?