When baby Killian was born in November last year his delighted mum began planning the perfect Christmas to celebrate. As with most new parents the festive celebrations would be a milestone to make the most of.
But for Sam Whalley and her partner Craig their dream first Christmas with their newborn son was left in tatters after he was found to need vital surgery. And instead of sitting in their cosy home on Christmas Eve they found themselves in hospital miles away as Killian was admitted ready for surgery to take place on Boxing Day.
Sam said: "Me and Craig were dreading Christmas morning. Rather than it being this great celebration, we were in the hospital worrying about our son."
