Charli and Cullen Worgan, a couple from Sydney, both living with dwarfism, have bravely decided to embrace parenthood despite genetic risks. Their journey has been filled with hope, anxiety, and strength, documented by Charli’s popular Instagram account.
Pregnant with their first child, Charli faced many questions and doubts from the public. The couple underwent difficult genetic testing with each pregnancy due to the risk of passing down their forms of dwarfism—or a rare, fatal combination.
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Their daughters, Tully and Tilba, have one of the dwarfism types and are thriving. Charli’s recent pregnancy was marked by tension as they awaited test results to know the baby’s health prospects.
Charli opened up about the heartache and challenges, inviting empathy, and thoughtful conversation rather than judgment.
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With the birth of baby Rip, the family celebrates the joys of parenthood together, reminding others that every family’s path is individual and special.