Baby Boy Called ‘Real-Life Pinocchio’ & Mocked for His Nose – Mom Shows His Face Post-Major Surgery

Children are familiar with the tale of “Pinnochio,” a wooden character who had his nose extended each time he told a lie. A mom likened her son’s rare condition to that of the fictional character, but in their case, they never told a lie.A boy named Ollie Trezise was born with a crack in his skull, forcing his brain to grow through it. His rare condition made his brain grow through his nose, making it look bigger than usual.

Ollie’s Mom Couldn’t Be Prouder of Him
His mom, Amy, couldn’t be prouder of the way her son has adapted to his circumstances. Ollie has gone through several surgeries, recovering entirely from each one. Amy calls her son her “real-life Pinocchio.” Initially, when they first handed Ollie to her in the delivery room, she was speechless.

When he was born, there was a massive lump on his nose that worried Amy. While she couldn’t imagine how she and the rest of her family would cope with Ollie’s rare condition, she was sure her love for her son was unconditional.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t only their family that had a hard time coping. Whenever Ollie would encounter other children and even adults in public places, he wasn’t spared from hurtful comments.

Amy revealed that Ollie’s been subject to horrible comments that she wouldn’t wish on anybody else. It’s been hurtful for her to see people staring at her son whenever they’re out in public.

“I’d much prefer if people asked me why Ollie looks the way he does rather than just telling me [he is] ugly or pointing and staring.”

Amy Is Afraid of How Others Might Treat Ollie in the Future
Amy is constantly afraid of what Ollie would do when bullied by kids his age. She thinks there’s nothing wrong with being different, and if people chose to see past her son’s appearance, they’d see a lovely boy who is perfect the way he is.

Even Amy isn’t spared from heartbreaking comments from other people. She revealed that one time, a woman told her the most offensive thing. “It’s absolutely heartbreaking. Once, a woman told me I should never have given birth to him. I nearly burst into tears,” little Ollie’s mom admitted.Ollie’s rare condition first appeared in Amy’s 20-week pregnancy ultrasound. They noticed a soft tissue growing on his face. The large mass on his nose caused him breathing difficulties. He’s had to have several operations done so he could breathe normally.

Initially, letting Ollie go through major surgeries at a young age terrified Amy. She couldn’t imagine ever losing him, but doctors convinced her that refusing the operation would have led to further consequences.Ultimately, Ollie kept smiling and laughing throughout his recovery. It was his positive outlook that motivated his mom to stay strong for him through it all.

Amy raised Ollie and her daughter Annabelle as a single mother. She and Ollie’s father were no longer together when the young boy went through his surgery at 21 months.

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