A family in West Yorkshire is joyful as they celebrate baby Robbie’s first Christmas together after a difficult start in life.
Baby Robbie was two weeks old when he was diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), bronchitis and E.coli.
The situation became so serious that he had to be put on a ventilator and on life support at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Thankfully, Magnolia House, run by The Sick Children’s Trust, allowed his parents to stay at his bedside during his time in hospital.
“I’d never been to Sheffield in my life. I had no idea where I was going or what to expect”, said his mother, Lily.
“I rang Robert [Robbie’s dad] and he was on standby to come and collect me as I didn’t know if I would be able to stay over with Robbie. The thought of having to leave him terrified me.
“My child was fighting for his life and all I wanted to do was be with my son.
“When your child is very sick, you don’t want to be away from their side for very long and Magnolia House gave us the opportunity to always be with Robbie.”
Jamie has now made a complete recovery and has returned home.
“We can’t wait to celebrate his first Christmas together as a family”, said his jubilant mother.
SPUC comment
A SPUC spokesperson said: “Babies like Robbie remind us of just how precious and remarkable life is. What a lovely Christmas present he is for his family.
“His parents, Lily and Robert, do not take him for granted. Nor should we.
“Each human being, no matter how tiny or vulnerable, must be given that chance to thrive.”
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