The baby cried for three days straight and barely slept. Doctors insisted it was just colic and prescribed medication, but the crying didn’t stop.
New parents are taught to watch for the big dangers. Fever. Breathing problems. High temperatures. Unusual rashes. We learn to fear the obvious threats and to trust that the small things are harmless. A little fussiness. A bit of crying. A restless night. After all, babies cry—it’s what they do. And when doctors tell you it’s “just colic,” most parents want to believe them, because the alternative is far more frightening.
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The baby cried for three days straight and barely slept. Doctors insisted it was just colic and prescribed medication, but the crying didn’t stop.
Everything changed when the father accidentally noticed a strange detail on the baby’s leg. Now he warns other parents to be more attentive and not to ignore such trivialities.
The couple had always been meticulous and planned everything in advance. When they learned they were expecting, they began preparing immediately. They read books, took courses, and shopped according to lists. They covered electrical outlets in the apartment, sealed corners, and removed all unnecessary items. They thought this way they could protect the baby from any problems.
The baby was born calm. He slept well, rarely cried, and calmed down quickly. The first months passed without any particular difficulties. The parents adjusted to the new rhythm and began to believe they were simply lucky.
But one night, everything changed.
At first, the baby began to whine quietly. After a few hours, the crying grew louder, and by nightfall, it had become a continuous scream. He wouldn’t calm down, neither in his arms nor in his crib. His body was tense, his face was flushed, and his breathing was labored.
The father carried the child around the room, trying to rock him. The mother tried everything she could think of. The
child was fed, his diaper changed, and he was bundled up warmly. The apartment was warm, but the crying didn’t stop.
Towards nightfall, the parents went to the emergency clinic. Doctors examined the child, took his vital signs, and said it was common colic, which is common in infants. They recommended massage and eye drops, and sent him home.
The parents believed the doctors.
For the next two days, the child barely slept. The crying continued day and night. The parents swapped positions, carried him in their arms, and walked around the apartment, but to no avail. Fatigue mounted, and anxiety grew.
On the third night, the father sent his wife to rest and was left alone with the baby. He secured the carrier to his chest and slowly walked from room to room, trying not to stop. Over time, the baby’s cries became quieter and turned into heavy breathing.
When the baby calmed down a bit, the father sat up and looked at him closely. He noticed that one of his son’s legs moved normally, but the other was barely moving and held bent. This struck him as odd.
The father unbuttoned his clothes and examined his legs. At first, everything looked normal. Then he took off his socks and noticed one very strange detail
One foot was normal. The other was swollen, hot, and dark red. Between the toes was a thin thread, almost invisible. It was a long hair. Judging by the color, it was his wife’s hair.
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