Born with Gastroschisis
I am a 19 years old female, and I was born with Gastroschisis. I live a very normal healthy life. Its part of my every day life and i dont think twice about it.
I had to have my stomach cut open just as I was born and then the hole in the stomach was stitched up and my outter stomach was stitched back up, resulting in a scar about an inch long. I was kept in hospital for the first three months of my life, which was hard for my mum and family but they all stayed strong for me. I was watched closely over the years and was only allowed to drink a certain milk for a while when left to go home with my family from the hospital. As i have grown up with it, it is normal to me and i havent had any problems since leaving the hospital 19 years ago.
Yes people ask why i have this scar but im happy to say and explain because its nothing to be scared about or embarrassed.
Dont let it get you down 
x x x
January 4, 2009
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Adrienne · 
4 Comments
Posted in: Birth Stories
4 Responses
Elizabeth - January 4, 2009
I am 20 and I was born with it as well! Have you ever found out if your able to have children?
blessed - January 5, 2009
my name is adrienne. My family explains my childhood similar as above. I 24 and it has been difficult these past few years. I have had two other surgeries in the past 3 years. One that was a very large mass that spread to my tube and ovaries and required my small intestines all some female organs to be removed. Now i have one ovary and a hopeless block tube. HArd news to get after this birth defect and then get my tube and ovaries removed and wanting a family someday! So I am praying and saving for IVF one day. My scar is from eac side. I have to have several other repairs as a child in 84. Hernia repair, appendiz and some others.
Adrienne - January 5, 2009
Hey thanx for reading my story. Umm i was told by the doctor’s that i would in future be able to have children if i wanted. The only thing would be is to have regular check up and more scans, just to take extra care of the unborn child. I was told i shouldnt have anything to worry about however they always can give u counselling to help if worried. I was told that id even beable to have a natural normal birth. hope this helps
x x
Adrienne - January 5, 2009
Reply to Adrienne …… how strange, got same name
I found it hard to read your comment you left me. I’m so sorry for what uve had to go through, hopefully you had the support of your family all of the way. I really hope the IVF treatment works, and hope you will have the joy of having children 
best wishes for you and your future 
x x
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