The family of an Angus boy who fought back from the brink of death are delighted after he was discharged from hospital last night.
Three-year-old Blake McMillan from Carnoustie was born with a rare condition called MECP2 duplication syndrome, which causes him mental and physical issues.
He was placed on life support after being rushed to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh under police escort last month.
He was having breathing difficulties and pneumonia caused a dramatic deterioration in his condition.
However, he has fought back and last night his mum Jenny took to social media to break the news that he was finally out of hospital.
She spoke of her joy and gratitude to hospital staff who, she says, “saved my boy’s life”.
She wrote: “Goodbye Ninewells! I can’t say it’s been a pleasure, but each and every one of you helped us all through this dreadful time.
“You saved my boy’s life and I am so grateful.”
However her joyful message was not without the expectation of more to come, as she signed off: “Until we meet again.”
Blake’s “miracle” fightback has confounded medics who told his family during his latest hospital stay he could die.
Since Blake was rushed to hospital the Angus and Dundee community has come together to offer their support and prayers for the sick toddler. Thousands of people have been following his fight online.
Earlier Jenny said: “He wants to live and he does have a life worth fighting for, and hopefully, a far brighter future ahead.
“As always, I am so grateful for all the love and support we are all being shown, from family, friends and strangers.”
Blake is only the fifth boy in Scotland to be diagnosed with the syndrome and his fight has helped raise awareness of the rare condition.
Individuals with MeCP2 duplication syndrome have delayed development of motor skills such as sitting and walking and many cannot walk at all.
Visit the Blake McMillan Trust page, set up to raise cash for those with the syndrome, to find out more.