28/07/2025
We've been away, and will be away for the foreseeable future. You're welcome to still use the field, but please don't expect any email or message responses and by now the grass is likely overgrown.
We want to take a moment to share some incredibly difficult news with you, and we hope youβll understand the need for this message to come in this way, as we currently do not have the strength to respond individually.
As many of you know, Mollie and I have been expecting our baby boy and were due any day. After a completely healthy and above-standard pregnancy, Mollie went into labour Friday the 25th. Tragically, during early labour, our sons heart unexpectedly stopped. After an emergency c section he was resuscitated. He is currently on life support, and the situation remains extremely serious. His heart stopped for 24 minutes.
Doctors are unsure of what caused this, an immediate national investigation has been launched due to how suddenly and inexplicably this has happened. Despite the emergency C-section and the efforts of the medical team, our son has suffered what appears to be severe brain damage and potential organ failure. He has been undergoing cold therapy in an attempt to limit further damage, and as of 8pm tonight, the process of warming him will begin.
If he survives this transition and becomes strong enough in the coming days, he will undergo an MRI to help us understand the full extent of his injuries and possibly learn more about what happened. Right now, we are in a state of total shock and heartbreak.
We know many of you have reached out with kind messages and concern, and we are truly grateful for your love and support. Please understand that if we havenβt replied, itβs not because we donβt care, we are simply trying to survive each moment right now and focus entirely on our baby and each other.
Mollie is and has been amazing, recovering well and is now walking again after a brutal and rushed c section.
Wags n whiskers is, of course, on hold while we navigate this unthinkable situation. We will keep you updated as we can, and we so appreciate your patience, compassion, and respect for our space in the meantime.
Thank you for holding us in your hearts.
love,
Mollie, Billy and Vinnie ππ¨βπ©βπ¦