CORY Wharton has shared some good news with fans about his new daughter, who was born with a form of congenital heart disease.
In an Instagram story update, the Teen Mom star cradled the little girl in his arms, and gave her a loving kiss on the forehead.
In other videos, he stroked the tiny tot’s hair and gently and lovingly pinched her cheeks.
He captioned one of the photos with the good news, courtesy of their doctor.
“She might be coming home quicker than expected, which is amazing,” Cory, 31, gushed. “And her recovering from her surgery is going well.
“Thank you guys, for all your prayers.”
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Cory and girlfriend Taylor Selfridge’s second baby together arrived June 1st at at 10:39 p.m.
As Cory explained in an earlier post, baby Maya Grace Wharton has been diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia, a form of congenital heart disease.
According to the reality star: “It happens when the hearts 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.”
Maya had her first successful surgery on Tuesday and now she’s in the recovery process, the proud pappa added.
Back on the Instagram update, Cory praised his new child’s resiliency
“I always tell her that she is strong and she got this and she doesn’t need to be scared.
“Her sisters love her. We love her. And she will be home soon,” Corey explained.
HEARTBREAK
The inspirational message was a huge change from his earlier post, announcing the baby’s arrival, and revealing his heartbreak.
“Maya Grace Wharton,” he shared. “Don’t really know how to start this off there’s sooo much I wanna 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.”
The new dad added that after her surgery on Tuesday, the little girl is “doing very well, we can’t wait to bring her home & show her the love that she needs.”
But it will still be a long road for the family, as Cory explained.
“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.”
“That’s one down, we have two left,” he added.
‘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.”
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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.
