Our baby was born with a 2kg tumour

he had lived through the pregnancy because the tumour was so large. For five days, Emma remained in the maternity suite and for five nights I slept in a chair beside her bed, which was very uncomfortable and exhausting.

“It was there that the nurse mentioned Eckersley House, Leeds, which is run by The Sick Children’s Trust – my mind was so overwhelmed by thoughts of Aston that I hadn’t considered I might be able to stay there again.”

Being back at the hospital brought back distressing memories for Adrian whose son Jensen sadly died there several years ago.

Adrian added: “The charity had been a lifeline for my family in 2011 after the birth of my son Jensen, but to be told Eckersley House had another room for Emma and I to stay in while Aston was in hospital was my salvation.

“There is nothing more traumatic than being back in the same hospital where you lost a child – the memories all came flooding back.

“Emma was so supportive and Eckersley House offered me some respite – a haven where I could collect my thoughts and overcome my demons and get my strength back for Aston.”

The operation to remove the tumour was a success and whilst Aston was recovering on the neonatal intensive care unit his parents remained at Eckersley House, meaning they were never more than a few minutes from their baby’s hospital bedside.

Eckersley House manager, Jane McHale, said: “It must have brought back many painful memories for Adrian being back in Leeds General Infirmary after Aston was born.

“I am so glad we were able to offer him and Emma a room in Eckersley House and knew how much it had meant to Adrian back in 2011.

“I am thrilled to hear that Aston is doing well and the outreach team are pleased with his progress.

“It is lovely to hear that Adrian is thrilled to have another baby in the family and that Aston is such a good boy.”