Thursday 16 June 2022 11:49 PM Teen Mom star Cory Wharton welcomes newborn daughter home from hospital after ... trends now Reality star Cory Wharton and his girlfriend Taylor Selfridge have welcomed their newborn daughter Maya home from the NICU after open heart surgery. Maya, who is Cory's second daughter with Taylor and third overall, had the operation just days after birth due to a tricuspid atresia diagnosis. Cory, 31, who appeared on The Challenge and Teen Mom, joyously posted a family photo on Tuesday that was taken in the backyard after the baby came home. 'Thank you everybody': Reality star Cory Wharton and his girlfriend Taylor Selfridge have welcomed their newborn daughter Maya home from the NICU after open heart surgery 'We have had some dark days, but today isn’t one of them,' Cory wrote alongside the picture. 'MAYA got discharged from the hospital and we finally made it home. Thank you everybody for all your uplifting words and prayers over the past days.' Taylor was holding Maya in a covered carrier, while Cory cradled the couple's elder daughter Mila, two, who in a heartwarming touch was wearing a 'big sister' shirt. The day after Maya left the NICU, Cory posted an Instagram video montage documenting her experiences there. Cory and Taylor frequently looked in on their baby and were able to spend some quality time with her amid her health struggle. Terrifying: Maya, who is Cory's second daughter with Taylor and third overall, had the operation just days after birth due to a tricuspid atresia diagnosis Looking back: The day after Maya left the NICU, Cory posted an Instagram video montage documenting her experiences there Concerned mother: Cory and Taylor frequently looked in on their baby and were able to spend some quality time with her amid her health struggle Baby mine: The baby's parents had brought her a stuffed bunny, which could be seen tucked under one of her arms as she caught some sleep Thankful: 'Real quick I want to say thank you to all the nurses who looked after Maya & everybody made us feel as comfortable as we could in this situation,' Cory wrote Over the course of the video, Cory could be seen at various points cradling and bottle-feeding Maya, as well as brushing her hair. The baby's parents had brought her a stuffed bunny, which could be seen tucked under one of her arms as she caught some sleep. 'Real quick I want to say thank you to all the nurses who looked after Maya & everybody made us feel as comfortable as we could in this situation,' Cory wrote: '& A big thank you to the CHD community and everyone for your positive messages I read all the stories and it just makes me feel a lot better so thank you.' Cory had taken to Instagram last Friday to share a gallery of snaps of newborn daughter Maya while telling the story of her health crisis. Update: Cory had taken to Instagram last Friday to share a gallery of snaps of newborn daughter Maya while telling the story of her health crisis He explained in a lengthy caption that the congenital heart disease 'happens when the hearts tricuspid valve does not develop' He explained in a lengthy caption that Maya's congenital heart disease 'happens when the hearts tricuspid valve does not develop.' Cory added: 'This valve plays a part in the heart’s essential function, which is to pump blood between the lungs and body. 'Maya had her first successful surgery on Tuesday and now she’s in the recovery process [prayer hands emoji] She is doing very well, we can’t wait to bring her home [house emoji] & show her the love that she needs.' Cory and Taylor have a two-year-old daughter named Mila together and Cory has a five-year-old daughter with ex and fellow Teen Mom star Cheyenne Floyd. Bond: This is the 31-year-old reality star's second child with girlfriend Taylor Selfridge as they are seen in a snap from last week before the birth He explained: 'This valve plays a part in the heart’s essential function, which is to pump blood between the lungs and body. Cory also revealed that Maya will have additional surgeries due to the tricuspid atresia diagnosis including another one just months ago when she is four to six months old and another when she is three to four years old. He added that the family was staying positive before sending a personal message to his daughter who was in the NICU of the hospital. He wrote: 'My juicy girl daddy loves you so much, you are so strong, everyday visiting you in Nicu isn’t easy but if that’s what it takes then we are gonna do that. We are always right by your side. 'I’m so proud of you for going thru all this. You have a story, and we can’t wait to watch your personality blossom, and I can’t wait for you to meet your sisters they have SOOOO MUCH love for you [two heart emojis] and they both are going to be incredible big sisters to you [two girls emoji].' Tough times: Cory also revealed that Maya will have additional surgeries due to the tricuspid atresia diagnosis including another one just months ago when she is four to six months old and another when she is three to four years old ''My juicy girl daddy loves you so much.' He added that the family was staying positive before sending a personal message to his daughter who was in the NICU of the hospital He concluded: 'We all LOVE YOU SO MUCHHH!!! We can’t wait to have you home, So you just keep recovering and before you know it you’ll be home with us' He concluded: 'We all LOVE YOU SO MUCHHH!!! We can’t wait to have you home, So you just keep recovering and before you know it you’ll be home with us.' Back in March, Cory and Taylor revealed they were expecting with adorable family snaps posted onto Instagram. Cory, who most recently competed on MTV's The Challenge, admitted the 'excitement is unmatched' as he stood alongside his growing family to share the news that Taylor was pregnant with their second child. Cory and Taylor first met in Hawaii in 2018 while starring together on Ex on The Beach after she was part of the MTV family through a stint on the dating show Are You The One? Baby news: Back in March, Cory and Taylor revealed they were expecting with adorable family snaps posted onto Instagram The gorgeous growing family stood underneath a leafy green walkway wearing off-white shades for the baby announcement where Ryder and Taylor held a sonogram. 'June 8th, We will welcome a new member to the family! I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my 31st birthday,' he wrote in a lengthy caption. 'Each one of my kids have continued to push me into making me a better man, so I know you’re gonna do the same. 'Throughout the years the satisfaction I get from raising my two lil girls is unmatched. The joy that they bring me, the excitement is unmatched. I truthfully feel like God has put me in a position that I’m so lucky & blessed to be in.' Lucky in love: Cory and Taylor first met in Hawaii in 2018 while starring together on Ex on The Beach after she was part of the MTV family through a stint on the dating show Are You The One? Family forever: The 31-year-old reality star, who most recently competed on MTV's The Challenge, admitted the 'excitement is unmatched' as he stood alongside his growing family to share the news that Taylor was pregnant with their second child Taylor's growing baby bump was proudly displayed in a tight khaki dress as she carried her nearly two-year-old daughter Mila while standing alongside Cory and Ryder. Cory shares co-parenting responsibilities of his four-year-old daughter, Ryder, with ex-girlfriend Cheyenne Floyd, and both now star on Teen Mom OG. The pair met while filming The Challenge: Rivals III, which aired on MTV in 2016, and had a brief fling which resulted in Cheyenne's pregnancy, but she kept the news a secret until Ryder was roughly six months old. Cute couple: Taylor's growing baby bump was proudly displayed in a tight khaki dress to match his collared sweater and light jeans 'As a kid my dad wasn’t able to be around, and I feel like that’s why I try and give you girls EVERYTHING that I have. I can’t wait to watch you grow with your sisters Ryder & Mila I’m telling you right now both those girls love you so much,' he wrote. 'Taylor, I don’t know too many people to put up with me for as long as you have, but no seriously, I love you bby & I can’t wait to start this adventure with you and continue to build this family up . I also wanna say thank you to my support system those ppl know who you are just know I love you all and I appreciate it everything you do for me.' Taylor gave birth to their first baby girl, Mila Mae, on April 22, 2020 after 22 hours of labor and during the beginning of the pandemic. Making it work: Cory shares co-parenting responsibilities of his four-year-old daughter, Ryder, with ex-girlfriend Cheyenne Floyd, and both now star on Teen Mom OG All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility