Lisa McHugh, the beloved country singer, is enduring a heart-wrenching ordeal as her little daughter Hallie battles respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in hospital. As she faces this challenging time with her husband Nathan Khan, they remain hopeful for Hallie's quick recovery.
Taking to social media to raise awareness among parents, Lisa urged vigilance for RSV symptoms – it's an ordeal she insists no one should have to face. On Instagram, Lisa posted a moving message and pictures of Hallie, stressing the need to shield our young ones from this widespread but dangerous bug.
"When I became a first time mum I always had a fear of RSV and Bronchiolitis. I was very conscious of the environment Milo was ever in or around, but also as a first time mum, you sometimes can't help but have the feeling that you're over reacting or being over paranoid whether you just battle that internal voice or you're made to feel that way by others," shared Lisa.
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She looked back on her protective ways with Milo, knowing she sometimes avoided certain environments to keep illness at bay, even if it brought about conversations on her maternal instincts.
Lisa shared her distressing experience on social media, saying: "I know I chose to avoid situations as much as I could that I wasn't comfortable having Milo around, instead of just being upfront and saying the real reason! I don't want to have my child around people who 'just have a sniffle or head cold' or who are 'over the worst of it' because it definitely wont be that way for a baby. Milo was one of the lucky ones who didn't catch RSV."
The Co Fermanagh-based artist continued: "But sometimes no matter how hard you try, it unfortunately just happens and that's the case for poor Hallie. She's had the toughest and most heartbreaking few days in hospital.", reports Belfast Live.
The worried mother described her harrowing experience: "I can't describe how horrendous it has been to watch her so weak and in so much pain and being unable to take that pain away. She is still very sick in hospital but she's getting amazing care from the nurses and doctors in SWAH. We just hope she starts to get some relief and turns a corner soon".
On World Premature Day, Lisa highlighted the critical condition of her little one Hallie, making an emotional appeal for support while emphasising the importance of awareness: "With today being World Premature Day and our baby girl not only a premature baby, but especially the way she is right now, I really felt like it was so important to raise awareness about both because after the last few days I can safely say I will not be afraid to speak up and protect my babies in future if we're ever in the position instead of protecting someone else's feelings."
Urging fellow parents to be assertive for their children's health, Lisa added: "For anyone that's feeling or has felt the same as I did, please don't, you have every right to speak up to protect your baby from illness. Do whatever you can because I really wouldn't wish it on any baby, child or parent to go through after how rough the last few days have been."
She underscored the responsibility parents have to be the voice of their vulnerable tots: "They can't speak up for or protect themselves, it's our job as their parents to do it for them."
In conclusion, with heartfelt words, she asked for continued prayers: "Keep our angel in your prayers, she's a little fighter as she's shown us before but they all help and are all appreciated x".
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