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Jesy Nelson gives first TV interview after twins’ devastating diagnosis

Heartbroken Jesy Nelson ’doesn’t want to be a nurse’ after twins’ rare diagnosis
  • Jesy Nelson's twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster, have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1.
  • The rare genetic condition may prevent her twins from ever walking, causing significant distress to the singer.
  • Nelson shared the devastating news on Sunday (4 January) and appeared on This Morning on Wednesday (7 January) to discuss the diagnosis.
  • She tearfully expressed her struggle with the situation, stating she wants to be their mother, not a nurse.
  • Nelson revealed she has already been trained to insert a feeding tube, highlighting the rapid and challenging lifestyle change.
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