A Scots tot has been given a 50 per cent chance of survival after getting diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that requires heart surgery.
The 32-year-old is terrified of her wee one going into surgery and has wanted to be a mum since she was just 15. Speaking to Edinburgh Live Michaela said: "Rupert was born with a dodgy heart, I realised straight away that he looked different and along came my journey of being a solo parent with a child who has Noonan's and that's how there's a diagnosis!
"I was told in October 2023 when he was seven-months-old he needed open heart surgery in Glasgow. Within months Rupert's heart got drastically thicker and Glasgow felt Rupert's best chance is GOSH in London for the surgery. "If Rupert isn't able to recover on ECMO then discussions will be had for end of life support. Due to his Noonan's and significant heart problems Rupert isn't eligible for a heart transplant."
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