My pregnancy was not easy to say the least. Early on in my pregnancy I was diagnosed with several large myomas and suffered extremely painful and debilitating fibroid degeneration. And finally at the end of my pregnancy being told I had an ‘idiopathic extra fluid’.

I never thought in a million years that my son may potentially also suffer with this rare birth defect that affects 1 in every 4,100 born, esophageal atresia.

Not even after 1 day of being born his symptoms presented which prompted immediate care, tests and surgery to correct this defect. It was such a world wind of emotions I cried for days.

Thank God he received top quality care as soon as possible as this defect can be life threatening since nutrition is not being received to the stomach from the esophagus.

And also cause respiratory issues with mucus and phlegm as well as nutrition being spit up.

I like to raise awareness to all since this was all new to me and daddy 🙏🏽❤️.