- Genre:biography & autobiography
- Sub-genre:Personal Memoirs
- Language:English
- Pages:172
- eBook ISBN:9798350983623
- Paperback ISBN:9798350983616
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Second Son is a glimpse into the life of a family whose third child was born with Spina Bifida. Melissa May shares her story of strength, hope, and determination while raising her family in this remarkable tale told in her words. From their humble beginnings as high school sweethearts, the May's navigate a life full of medical trauma and financial struggles with strength, laughter, and resilience. Learn how the family manages to take on this diagnosis, take care of their children, and thrive during a time of uncertainty.
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Imagine if you will a happy family. A husband, a wife, and two young children. Life is going well. Two careers, two children beautiful children. It all seems so perfect, so they decide to extend their family and await the arrival of their third child. By this time, Melissa and Jesse May think they have it all figured out. One boy. One girl. And one on the way.
Then, life takes a turn. During a routine 20-week ultrasound for their third child, the May's learn that their unborn son will be born with Spina Bifida. They are shocked and humbled by this diagnosis, setting into motion a series of events that will forever change their family.
From financial struggles to household moves, this family sees it all. And the remarkable way that they navigate their journey is nothing short of a miracle. Learn how they figure it all out - the finances, the diagnoses, the hurt, the trauma. It is all possible while raising their Second Son.
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