A Glasgow mum has shared her joy after welcoming her six-month old baby girl home for the first time after she was born weighing less than a bag of sugar. Hope Fry was born prematurely , weighing just grams, on July The tot was born at just 23 weeks old alongside her twin sister Faith who tragically passed away. Speaking to the Record about her traumatic birth, Katie, 27, said: Everything happened so quickly and it was such a blur.
We were surrounded by doctors, nurses and consultants. I was in so much shock. Initially, Hope was doing well. She was fed through a tube whilst in an incubator. However, disaster struck when she was five days old and her condition worsened.
The tot's heart rate began to drop and she required resuscitation. It was later discovered that she had a brain bleed and a perforated bowel requiring emergency surgery. Despite the challenges, Hope recovered from the surgery but faced ongoing health issues, including low oxygen levels, difficulty gaining weight, and the need for additional surgery. Describing the whole situation as a "rollercoaster ride", Katie praised the staff at the kids hospital in Glasgow.
She said: "The medical staff saved our baby girl time and time again. The doctors and nurses were so attentive and made sure we were eating and sleeping. They encouraged us to get out of the hospital for a while too, as it is such a daunting place, especially when your baby is so sick. The family had hoped to be home for Christmas but Hope wasn't quite ready in time. Santa visited the wards, and we all woke up together on the 25th. It was really lovely.
The new-parents are looking forward to their new year and watching their baby girl grow up as they praise her fighting spirit for helping them get through the tough times.
