My Son contracted Bacterial Meningitis in Jan 1995 when he was 9 months old.
He was rushed to hospital and placed in an induced coma for 2 weeks.
This was the most horrific time of my life, and we were given the devastating news that he may not survive, if he did survive they may have to amputate.
My Son obviously cannot remember anything about it, but it feels like yesterday to me, and it still brings tears to my eyes when I think about what we all went through.
Thankfully, my gorgeous Son fought back and pulled through with no after effects apart from scarring to his eye where the sepsis was quite bad.
We were so so lucky, and I'm amazed and humbled when I read the other stories of those that have overcome this devastating, life changing illness and have gone on to achieve great things.
You are all amazing xx
pics are my Son who is now 29 with me and his own Son Olly who is now 13 months
Michelle Cairns
October 2024