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Cerebral Palsy Warrior: Oisín’s story

2nd Apr 2024

Oisín was born at King’s College Hospital in London in May 2018, prematurely, at just 25 weeks. His premature delivery came after his mum developed…

“The House was our saviour”: Arthur’s story

2nd Apr 2024

***Trigger warning: infant loss*** Arthur was diagnosed with “near-miss” sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in April 2023 at just 10 days old. He had a…

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“We wouldn’t have coped without it”: Tobias’ story

28th Mar 2024

Tobias was born on 28 January 2022, three weeks before his due date. Arriving by planned caesarean section, due to being a footling breech, his…

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“The Houses became our sanctuaries”: Maisy’s story

19th Mar 2024

Parents Jaimie-Lee and James discovered early on during Jaimie-Lee’s pregnancy that their little girl would be born with Down’s syndrome and a heart condition. Overwhelmed…

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“A little glimpse of normality in a world of chaos”: Freddie’s story

23rd Feb 2024

***Trigger warning: This story contains images and details that some readers may find upsetting*** When Imee and Matt welcomed twin boys Freddie and George into…

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“The House was a godsend”: James’s story

15th Feb 2024

Victoria and Matthew were delighted to be expecting their first baby, a little boy they’d name James, after several years of trying to fall pregnant….

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“An incredible support to us all”: Max’s story

5th Feb 2024

What started as a seemingly normal delivery for Hannah, quickly developed into a difficult start to life for her newborn son Max. With Hannah’s medical…

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“A good night’s sleep made all the difference”: Sophia’s story

18th Jan 2024

Holly arrived at Ronald McDonald House Manchester just before Christmas 2021 after her daughter Sophia, who was then just three years old, developed complications caused…

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“We got married so our little girl could be there”: Violet’s story

4th Jan 2024

***Trigger warning: infant loss*** Emily and James always knew that they would get married one day and they always thought they had more time, but…

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“Like our second home”: Arthur’s story

13th Nov 2023

Trigger warning: This story contains images that some may find upsetting. It was during Clayre’s pregnancy with her son Arthur, that she discovered her unborn…

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