Over the years, many heartwarming stories have moved us, but Tomm Tennent’s story is truly unique.

When Tomm was born, he had so much extra skin that it could have covered a 5-year-old instead of a newborn.

He was so wrinkled that doctors said they had never seen anything like it before.

“When he was born, I was really shocked.

I didn’t think a human, especially a little baby, could look like that,” Tomm’s dad, Geoff Tennent, told 60 Minutes Australia in 2003.

The Tennent family had quite a journey raising their unique boy, but when you see him today, it’s hard not to get emotional…

A unique child

When Tomm was born in 1993, his family quickly realized he was one of a kind.

Before his birth, they had no idea he would be considered a medical mystery. However, ultrasounds showed that something unusual was going on with him.

At first, Tomm’s parents weren’t sure if they would keep the baby.

“We talked about it and decided that what’s meant to be is meant to be, so we went through with it,” Tomm’s dad, Geoff Tennent, said.

Despite all the tests and check-ups, no one could have predicted how serious Tomm’s condition would be. His parents were very surprised when they first saw him.

Debbie Tennent was shocked when they placed her son on her in the delivery room.

“My heart jumped into my throat, but at the same time, it was so nice to pick him up and cuddle him,” she said.