Ivonne Montero is living every mother's worst nightmare. The star's daughter Antonella, who suffers from a congenital heart condition, has been fighting for her life. The 2-year-old recently had open heart surgery and is still recovering in intensive therapy. Knowing about Montero's painful ordeal feels heart wrenching! What's even more painful is knowing everything she has gone through since little Antonella was still in her womb. We are sending her all of our positive vibes. This woman is overcome so many struggles, including her split from husband Fabio Melanitto! And sadly, that's not all, as you'll see in the gallery. But Montero is a warrior and so is baby Antonella!
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She got married to her love
Montero and Fabio Melanitto made their love official and got married in December 2011. Montero is 11 years his senior, which explains why the marriage started to crumble almost immediately. Reportedly, the relationship turned rocky when Montero went to film La Isla in the Dominican Republic. She left Melanitto in charge of the house and her businesses, but he allegedly neglected his responsibilities.
The split
Montero found out she was expecting in September 2012. She reportedly she shared the baby news to her husband over the phone. When she was just two months pregnant, Melanitto told her he wasn't ready to become a father and the couple separated.
Divorce finalized
By March 2013, Melanitto confirmed that his divorce was finalized. He also confirmed that they remained "on good terms" and agreed not to share details about their split to the media, saying only that he would take responsibility of his unborn daughter (there were rumors that he wanted nothing to do with her).
Little Antonella is born
Montero was blessed with little Antonella in May 2013. Montero's daughter was born with a congenital heart condition. Antonella was born with two valves on the right side of her heart, which makes it difficult for oxygen to flow.
Struggling with employment
It seems like good timing is never on Montero's side. Shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Montero's exclusivity contract with TV Azteca expired. The actress revealed in an interview, "I'm looking for work because as you all know I'm the provider at home."
Little Antonella is happy and healthy
Montero was thrilled that little Antonella's health was getting better back in September 2014. During the premiere for Cantinflas, Montero posed with her little one on the red carpet. "She's doing really well. She's a happy baby," she said.
Antonella's health worsens
Doctors confirmed that little Antonella would have to have open heart surgery to help save her life and she had the operation on May 25. "If she leaves this earth, I leave with her!" said Montero, according to TV Notas.
Praying for her recovery
Little Antonella remains in intensive therapy after completing her open heart surgery. Montero has asked fans to pray for her daughter. "Let God's grandness rain over you my beautiful baby…let's go lovely. I'm waiting for you," she wrote on Twitter.
