South African Parents Describing Their Love For Their Child Regardless Of His Condition

Dr Annalie van der Vywer examines a newborn baby at the Kangaroo Mother Care Centre at Pelonomi Hospital on March 11, 2014, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The Kangaroo Mother Care Centre helps women who deliver premature babies across the Free State province to take care of their babies until they are fully developed. CONRAD BORNMAN/FEATURES MAGAZINE ZA

The baby boys legs kick wildly as he lies on the carpet of his parents living room until he manages to roll himself onto his tummy. 

His head swivels toward his mom and dad, who are sitting watching him. His gaze meets theirs and from his expression, its clear he wants to be picked up. And right now, please.