RHOBH’s Teddi Mellencamp reveals baby daughter must undergo neurosurgery for skull disorder and asks fans for prayers
REAL Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp revealed her baby daughter must undergo neurosurgery for a skull disorder and asked fans for prayers.
She said she is very nervous about the little one's operation but also confident she will be okay.
shared a sweet picture of captioned: "Dealing with anxiety, especially when in the “public eye,” isn’t easy; and going into July it’s at an all-time high. I was torn as to whether I should share this information, but as someone who tries to be as transparent as possible, and knowing I have a platform to reach others in similar situations, I would like to update you all."
The mom revealed her baby girl has Lambdoid Craniosynostosis and needs neurosurgery at the end of the month.
She added "We are so grateful to have an amazing team of doctors and surgeons who have caught this early and will be working on her."
noted she thought Dove had Torticollis, liker her son, Cruz, before her, and would requiring reshaping with a doc band for re-shaping.
Torticollis affects the neck muscles, and the condition causes the head tilting down.
But found out through a CT scan Dove actually had Lambdoid Craniosynostosis.
She explained: "Lambdoid craniosynostosis is a very rare type of non-syndromic craniosynostosis and occurs when one of the lambdoid sutures at the back of the head fuses before birth."
She also relayed will be recovering in the hospital for about a week in the hospital and then a couple of more weeks at home.
But she said the surgery has a very high success rate.
Teddi added: "So although we are filled with nerves as neurosurgery sounds scary, we have our faith that she will be ok.
"Please keep baby in your prayers and if you have had a child with this same surgery, please let me know below, as I would love any additional insight and support. Sending 💕 to you all."
and Edwin married in July 2011 and just celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary.
The couple share daughter, Slate, 7, and son, Cruz, 5, and Baby Dove.
Teddi also has a step-daughter Isabella, 11, from Edwin's previous relationship.
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Teddi posted when was born at the end of February: "Dove Mellencamp Arroyave 🕊. 19.5 inches, 6lbs 8oz, 5:59pm on 2/25/20 #lovedove."
Following the announcement, Teddi went on to share a snap of herself with her husband Edwin as they cradled their newborn daughter.
The pair look overjoyed, with Teddi writing: "Guess what, baby girl. You are stuck with us because we are absolutely in love with you. #aboutlastnight."
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