'SCARED, NERVOUS, ANGRY'
Teen Mom Cory Wharton and Taylor Selfridge welcome second child together- but reveal heartbreaking news about newborn
TEEN Mom star Cory Wharton has welcomed a new addition to his family with longtime girlfriend Taylor Selfridge.
The MTV couple also shared heartbreaking news about the baby's health after announcing her arrival.
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Cory revealed that they welcomed another baby girl together in an emotional Instagram post.
He wrote: "Maya Grace Wharton. Don’t really know how to start this off there’s so much I want to say, so much I’ve felt over the past week.
"As a parent, you’re, scared, worried, nervous, angry, sad, mad & you don’t understand why this is happening to your baby.
"Maya was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia. Tricuspid atresia is a form of congenital heart disease. It happens when the heart's tricuspid valve does not develop. This valve plays a part in the heart’s essential function, which is to pump blood between the lungs and body."
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The Teen Mom OG star revealed his newborn had her first "successful surgery on Tuesday and now she’s in the recovery process."
He added: "With her condition, it requires another two open-heart surgeries one being at 4-6 months old and the next not being till she’s 3 or 4 years old. Right now we are all trying to stay positive & having that successful surgery on Tuesday is something to celebrate."
Cory explained that he "debated for a long time" if he wanted to share the news about his third daughter's health condition.
He said: "I think what made me want to share her journey is all the positive stories we heard on YouTube & the Internet.
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"If we share her story and can touch the next family that’s going through this, then that’s what we want to do."
'COMPLETE ROLLERCOASTER'
Shortly after Cory's post, Taylor also shared an emotional message.
She wrote: "The last 9 days have been a complete rollercoaster for us and the most challenging week I’ve had as a mother thus far.
"This is something I’ve wanted to share with everyone because I found myself looking for other heart mamas out there that know the pain I’m feeling and I’ve found help through some other moms.
"I’m still new to this but any mothers out there that need someone to talk to please don’t hesitate because I need you as well."
The MTV reality star revealed they get to bring this newborn daughter home this weekend.
Cory and Taylor share one daughter together, Mila, 2.
The Challenge star is also a father to Ryder, 5, who he shares with his ex, Cheyenne Floyd.
BOY OR GIRL?
After announcing the pregnancy, some Teen Mom fans thought the couple accidentally revealed the baby's gender by including a mistake in a family photo.
In the group photo, Taylor held onto the black-and-white image of the ultrasound in one hand.
She held Mila in the other hand, with some help from her baby daddy.
Ryder stood in front of her dad and smiled for the camera as she helped hold onto the ultrasound.
The foursome all wore cream-colored attire, making any bright colors – like the blue on Mila's hand – stand out.
The two-year-old smiled over at her mom in the snap while resting one blue-tinted hand on Taylor's chest.
Fans quickly assumed the blue was a sign Taylor was expecting a boy, as many took to the comments section to share their thoughts.
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One person pointed out: “Mila's fingers are blue!”
Another asked: “Does the blue on Mila’s hand mean anything?!”
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