A black mother with a fair-skinned daughter had to get a DNA test after naysayers questioned if the child was really hers.
Mom-of-three Alex, whose husband Rob is white, welcomed daughter Pudge Pudge, 2, via IVF.
The couple said they were ‘surprised’ by how ‘different’ Pudge Pudge looked, especially compared to their other two children, who are darker.
‘I was super surprised,’ Alex told Truly. ‘Her ears weren’t even dark. They were really, really white!’
Due to the difference in their skin tones, Alex said that she gets ‘a lot of negativity’ from both trolls online and people in real life.
Recalling one instance, Alex said that she was shopping at the mall with Pudge Pudge when she was stopped by a staffer, who said ‘things didn’t look right’ and threatened to call security on her.
‘Rob ended up handling the whole thing for me and essentially telling her to leave us alone,’ she said.
‘I should be able to hang out with my child the way I want to!’
Alex said that she’s even received criticism from other black people, who have attacked her for being in an interracial relationship.
‘I’ve seen people that appear to be black online that say I shouldn’t have that white man’s child, all kinds of things,’ she said.
Alex has also been accused of ‘renting’ Pudge Pudge as a ‘content baby’ for social media.
She eventually ended up getting a DNA test to prove that Pudge Pudge was her child.
‘We decided to do the DNA test because she was so white and we did use IVF to get pregnant with her and mistakes do happen,’ she explained.
Despite some backlash and awkward moments, the couple have received an outpouring of support since sharing their story.
‘As a black mom with a “white passing” child living in a primarily white area in Georgia, this happens every day,’ wrote one.
‘Being followed to listen in on our conversations, asking where her mom is, suggesting I’m a nanny, etc. Keep your head up momma. Your family is beautiful.’
Another wrote, ‘I can understand people being confused, but being rude is crossing the line. This is a sweet and beautiful family!’
A third added, ‘People are so weird. They have no idea how mixed children work. You two are doing amazing. Don’t listen to the weirdos.’
Many others pointed out how Pudge Pudge looks exactly like her father.
‘She looks like daddy. People are so ignorant,’ commented one supportive fan, while another wrote, ‘She looks EXACTLY like her dad! That’s so sweet. Some strong genes for sure.’
