I turned 1 this year!
25 November 2019
In September this year Willow turned one! The coming of her first birthday was filled with mixed emotions for both Steph and Carston with the memory of the traumatic events of her birth along with the arrival of their beautiful girl.
Willow has been in and out of hospital this year as her nasal gastric tube was removed and a Mic-Key Button was inserted for tube feeding. Unfortunately since this surgery there have been varying complications and Willow has been admitted back into hospital for further investigations. Steph and Willow have been in Starship hospital now for three weeks as Willow has developed a feeding intolerance and is frequently vomiting, so she has not been putting on weight, doctors are still trying to work out what they can do to help her through this.
During this stay in hospital Steph continues to be the most dedicated, courageous and loving mother I have ever met, at Willows side 24 hours a day. The family is hopeful Willow will make improvements in the next couple of weeks so they can be discharged from Starship and go on their very much needed Christmas holiday.
Any contribution you can make to this beautiful little family would be so greatly appreciated. Willow's special needs can get very costly and much of these costs are not covered by government funding.
We also really think these guys just need a little extra for a bit pf pampering and self care! So if you make a donation and would like it to specifically go towards a little christmas self care or holiday treat please note this in your comments.
Thank you so much, have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the holiday season .
Emily x
