I have a daughter who is going to be 12 in june 2008. she was born with gastroschisis. i found out she had the condition at my 16 week scan. i was nearly 17 years old and single. she was born in Lewisham hospital and had surgery to fix the problem straight after birth.
i saw her for the first time aged 8 hours old. she was fed orally for the first time aged 2 weeks and she came home aged 4 weeks. she is a happy and healthy girl who i still look at in amazement every day.
She doesn`t have a normal belly button but is aware of her birth and why she has a different tummy button. i want you all to know…those of you who are expecting a baby with gastroschisis or have recently given birth…that its not always a dark tunnel. it will be a long and difficult journey but keep positive and enjoy your special, brave child who you are blessed to have.
i am happy to email anyone personally. email me at sleney@hotmail.co.uk
