Teen Mom star Cory Wharton breaks down in tears as he holds newborn daughter after revealing baby’s medical diagnosis
TEEN Mom's Cory Wharton got emotional while holding his newborn daughter on Friday after he revealed the baby's scary medical diagnosis.
Cory, 31, attempted to hold back his tears as he held his new baby girl in an Instagram Story.
The star and his girlfriend Taylor Selfridge, 27, recently welcomed their second child together, Maya Grace Wharton.
During the sweet video, the Teen Mom OG star gushed: "You guys, I only got to hold her one other time."
"There she is!" he said as he zoomed in on Maya's adorable face.
His newborn girl then pouted her lips and burped.
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Both parents then giggled at the same time as their second daughter went back to sleep.
Cory said: "Hi mama!"
'WE LOVE HER'
Recently, the reality star revealed that Maya was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia, a form of congenital heart disease.
He said: "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."
The infant had her first successful surgery recently and is now in the recovery process.
Cory kept his hopes up and added: "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."
"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.
'MOST CHALLENGING WEEK'
Taylor also shared an on social media and stated: "The last nine 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."
CORY'S PERSONAL LIFE
At the beginning of March, Cory announced that Taylor was pregnant with their second child together.
The couple also share 1-year-old daughter Mila.
Cheyenne Floyd, 29, shares her 4-year-old daughter Ryder with her ex Cory.
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She is currently engaged to her fiancé, Zach Davis.
Cheyenne and Zach have scheduled their wedding date for September 29th, 2022.