IRISH singer Lisa McHugh has been left “heartbroken” as her baby was rushed to hospital.
The country singer welcomed her second child with her husband Nathan Khan in July 2024.
Lisa’s baby girl, Hallie Marie, arrived ‘unexpectedly’ after a 37-week pregnancy and stayed for nine days in the neonatal ward.
The four-month-old was rushed to hospital this week after contracting respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, and bronchiolitis.
Lisa took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news with her followers and admitted that it has been “tough” to see her youngest daughter “so weak”.
In a lengthy statement, she wrote: “When I became a first time mum I always had a fear of RSV and bronchiolitis.
“I was very conscious of the environment Milo was ever in or around, but also as a first time mum, you sometimes can’t help but have the feeling that you’re over reacting or being over paranoid whether you just battle that internal voice or you’re made to feel that way by others.
“I know I chose to avoid situations as much as I could that I wasn’t comfortable having Milo around, instead of just being upfront and saying the real reason! I don’t want to have my child around people who ‘just have a sniffle or head cold’ or who are ‘over the worst of it’ because it definitely wont be that way for a baby.
“Milo was one of the lucky ones who didn’t catch RSV. But sometimes no matter how hard you try, it unfortunately just happens and that’s the case for poor Hallie.
“She’s had the toughest and most heartbreaking few days in hospital. I can’t describe how horrendous it has been to watch her so weak and in so much pain and being unable to take that pain away.
“She is still very sick in hospital but she’s getting amazing care from the nurses and doctors in SWAH. We just hope she starts to get some relief and turns a corner soon.”
Lisa urged her fans to “speak up” for their babies saying: “With today being World Premature Day and our baby girl not only a premature baby, but especially the way she is right now, I really felt like it was so important to raise awareness about both.
“Because after the last few days I can safely say I will not be afraid to speak up and protect my babies in future if we’re ever in the position instead of protecting someone else’s feelings.
“For anyone thats feeling or has felt the same as I did, please don’t, you have every right to speak up to protect your baby from illness.
“Do whatever you can because I really wouldn’t wish it on any baby, child or parent to go through after how rough the last few days have been.
“They can’t speak up for or protect themselves, it’s our job as their parents to do it for them.”
‘VERY ROUGH TIME’
Lisa added: “Keep our angel in your prayers, she’s a little fighter as she’s shown us before but they all help and are all appreciated.”
The mum-of-two also shared an update of Hallie lying asleep in her arms in the hospital room last night.
She said: “Thank you all so much for your messages and prayers. So many of you asking how Hallie is… she’s having a very rough time of it.
“We’re still here but hoping another day closer to home.”
Lisa’s friends and fans all rushed to her comment section with loving and supportive messages.
Lynda wrote: “Oh my god, poor Hallie. My biggest fear with our newborn! I’m sending love and prayers that Hallie will be okay.”
Louise said: “Sending you all the love and prayers that she will be ok.”
Aoife commented: “Aww Lisa I’m so sorry to read this. Wishing Hallie makes a speedy recovery.”
Avril Added: “Aw Lisa and Nathan, I’ll keep little Hallie in my prayers. Please God she will be home and feeling much better soon.”
