The parents of a baby named Robyn, who was born very tiny at just 11 ounces (328 grams), have finally brought her home after 18 months in the hospital.
Robyn was born five months early in March 2023 at Grange Hospital in Cwmbran, Torfaen, and she still needs special care all the time. Her parents, Chantelle (34) and Daniel (38) from Malpas, Newport, are raising money for her treatment. Chantelle said, “It’s like a dream come true to have Robyn home.”
Robyn was born at just 23 weeks and 2 days and was so tiny that she could fit in the palm of a hand. To keep her organs warm while she grew, she was kept in a sandwich bag.
After six months in the hospital, she spent another seven months in the pediatric intensive care unit at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff. She then returned to Grange Hospital until she was finally discharged in September.
Chantelle, who works part-time as an accountant, said, “It’s just so nice to do normal family things… and just all be together under one roof.”
Daniel, a self-employed bricklayer, mentioned that it’s much less chaotic at home now. He has had to cut back on work to focus on taking care of his daughter.
Robyn gets oxygen and nutrition through tubes in her nose and mouth, and her vital signs are watched all the time. She takes 30 doses of medication each day.
Her mom, Chantelle, explained, “She can’t cough, so we have to suction her mouth and nose throughout the day when she needs it.”
Daniel described Robyn as doing well and enjoying the “peace” of being at home. He added that they do a lot of physical therapy and play with her to help her senses.
Chantelle said it was tough to bond with Robyn in the busy hospital ward, with doctors and nurses always coming in and out.
“All you can do is sit next to her and watch,” she explained, “keeping an eye on the numbers on the screen and hoping she will be okay.”
“When Robyn was born, we weren’t sure if she would survive.
“As time went on, she grew bigger and stronger, but she still faced many problems. It became clear that her brain damage would have a big impact on her.”
‘We know nothing is impossible’
“We didn’t learn about her brain damage until about six months after she was born,” Daniel said.
“You have all these plans for how life will be, and then everything changes,” he added.
“But we try to stay positive.
“We know that nothing is impossible for Robyn because she has been told so many times that she wouldn’t be able to do things or even survive, but she keeps proving everyone wrong.
“She’s full of surprises, and I believe she will create her own story.”
Messi, the Dog From ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, Goes Viral With Reaction to Robert Downey Jr. Win
Messi the dog was seen applauding with his paws from the audience after Robert Downey Jr. won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
The 7-year-old border collie from Anatomy of the Fall, dressed in his finest attire with a stylish bowtie, secured a seat in the front row at the Dolby Theater. Alongside the evening’s top human stars, Messi the dog enjoyed prime seating.
Throughout the event, viewers caught glimpses of Messi applauding for all the stars and nominees inside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, even during pre-taped segments.
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While Messi undoubtedly captured the spotlight with his adorable presence at the Oscars, another heartwarming moment has also captured our attention.
Following Robert Downey Jr.’s receipt of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Messi the dog was seen applauding enthusiastically with his paws from the audience.
In response, online users shared their reactions to the furry movie star.
«They really had Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ applauding Robert Downey Jr. after his acceptance speech lol,» one X (formerly known as Twitter) user wrote.
In the film, Messi portrays Snoop, the service dog of Milo (Milo Machado-Graner). Directed by Justine Triet and written by Triet and Arthur Harari, the movie, nominated for Best Picture, revolves around a woman who stands trial for the murder of her husband.
The 2024 Oscars also showcased the anticipated stylish attire of guests, highlighting the most elegant dresses, classy suits, and memorable fashion moments.
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