The slow progress being made by a seriously ill Angus toddler is giving his parents “a bit more hope”.
Blake McMillan’s mum Jenny said they are still in a “very scary situation” but things look more positive than they did a few days ago.
The three-year-old – who was born with MECP2 Duplication Syndrome – was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh under police escort on Friday evening.
The Carnoustie boy was initially diagnosed with pneumonia and placed on a life support machine before being given drugs to paralyse him and keep his heart working.
Thousands of people are anxiously waiting news of Blake’s fight through the Blake McMillan Trust page, which was set up to raise cash for those with the syndrome.
Mrs McMillan last night told her followers: “So Blake has had a fairly good day.Again, I get scared to give positive news as it is usually followed by bad news but I know everyone is keen to hear how he is doing.
“The pressures on his ventilator are coming down and he is partly breathing on his own.The physios and nurses are doing a great job of getting secretions out of his lungs which is brilliant.
“He has had a fever most of the day which is slightly worrying and he needed some sedation again this morning and he seemed a bit uncomfortable.
“However, the medical staff are much happier with him and are even talking about taking him off the ventilator over the weekend.
“I’m not getting my hopes up that he will manage to come off it as it will be very difficult for Blake.
“But the staff will make sure everything is as good as it can be before trying and the sooner we get him off the ventilator the better.
“We are still in a very scary situation but we have a bit more hope than we did a day or two ago.
“Once again we want to thank everyone for their continued show of love and support for our darling little boy. He is one loved wee guy!!!”
Dundee FC are among those rooting for Blake, with new captain Gary Harkins yesterday pictured holding a #fightblakefight sign in support of the family.