Horror virus left our boy paralysed and unable to breathe
We thought McKenzie had earache ... look at him now
adults would be with high blood pressure. Doctors said that will be a long-term thing.
“He’ll be in hospital until at least after Christmas. He’s meant to be starting nursery in January but he’s not going to be able to do that. “I regret taking him home that first time. “But the Sick Kids Hospital is an amazing place. I couldn’t fault them.”
Friends and family have rallied round to raise money for Amy and McKenzie.
At a fundraiser last weekend they raised £ 1500, which will go towards buying a special chair for the toddler and any therapy he needs in his recovery.
They also hope to go to Disneyworld in Florida, as Amy’s late mum had wanted her family to go before she died.
But extra money is needed so McKenzie has the care he would require while away.
Amy said: “He needs intense therapy and occupational therapy and we’ll see how it goes. My aim is if we do get to go to America is to see Dr Benjamin Greenberg – a specialist in D- 68 who dealt with all the kids in America that got it.”
Despite everything, McKenzie has been through he’s remained positive.
“He’s an amazing little character and is still smiling,” adds his mum.
“But the hardest thing to get your head round is knowing your three-yearold boy is not going to be the same again.”