Jesus Christ. As a mum of three, reading about Stephanie Davis's baby boy stopping breathing made my stomach drop through the floor. The Hollyoaks actress (who I've followed since her early soap days) just shared probably the most terrifying experience any parent can face - her two-month-old Samuel had a breathing crisis that landed them in the emergency room.
I can't even imagine. Actually, that's a lie - I can imagine it all too vividly, which is why I barely slept last night after seeing her post.
When Your Baby Just... Stops
Steph revealed that little Samuel (who she had with her boyfriend Joe McKalory back in January) stopped breathing completely on Monday. Not once. THREE TIMES. She called it the "scariest time of her life" which feels like teh biggest understatement possible. My youngest had croup once and those 20 minutes before the steroids kicked in nearly broke me.
Poor Steph.
She posted this heartbreaking black and white photo of her holding Samuel's tiny hand in the hospital. Those hospital bracelets on babies always make me feel slightly sick - they're so damn small.
What Actually Happened?!
From what I pieced together from her Instagram post, after Samuel stopped breathing, they rushed him to Whiston hospital where he was immediately placed in the high dependency unit. Her friend Bec apparently helped get them there and tried keeping Steph calm (good luck with that - I'd be a complete wreck).
The medical staff went ALL IN trying to figure out what was wrong. The poor little guy endured:
- Two lumbar punctures (which apparently didn't work)
- Something called a "bloody tap" (which sounds horrific)
- Head scan
- Lung scan
- Multiple canulas (those little needle things they put in for IVs - my 7-year-old still talks about how much she hated hers from 2018)
The Helpless Feeling Only Parents Understand
Steph wrote something that hit me right in the gut - about feeling "totally helpless & powerless" watching her baby suffer. God. There's nothing worse than standing there while doctors poke and prod your child adn you can't do a damn thing to stop their pain.
I remember when my middle one had to get stitches after falling at the playground. Four people had to hold him down while he screamed for me. Cost me $200 in therapy sessions just for MYSELF afterward.
Wait... Who's Amy?
In her post, Steph mentioned thinking about someone named Amy "so much these past few days." No idea who Amy is - maybe another mum who's going through something similar? Or someone who lost a child? The context isn't clear, but it felt like such a raw, human moment in her post.
This is Steph's second child, by the way. She also has a son named Caben-Albi from her relationship with Jeremy McConnell (remember that whole Celebrity Big Brother drama? What a mess that was).
The NHS Heroes That Saved Her Baby
One thing that stood out was Steph's gratitude toward the NHS staff. She called them "heroes and angels" which... yeah. Having spent 14 hours in A&E with my oldest last summer after he decided to see if he could jump from our garden wall to the trampoline (spoiler: he couldn't), I can confirm NHS staff deserve sainthood.
She mentioned they gave Samuel "every antibiotic" possible to cover all bases while they figured out what was happening.
Listen. I don't know Stephanie Davis personally, but I've followed her career through some pretty dramatic ups and downs. This feels different though. This is the kind of terror that changes you as a parent.
Sending all the good vibes to little Samuel. And maybe a very large glass of wine for Steph when this is all over.
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Statistics
- More than 30% of the UK population watches at least one soap opera regularly.
- The portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters has become increasingly prominent in UK soap operas, reflecting societal changes and advancements in representation.
- Hollyoaks, which premiered in 1995, has introduced several high-profile actors who have gone on to have successful careers in television and film.
- In 2022, "Hollyoaks" addressed mental health issues through a storyline that received significant media attention and praise.
- As of 2023, "EastEnders" has featured over 3,000 episodes since its launch, making it one of the most prolific soap operas in history.
- Soap operas in the UK typically air 4 to 6 episodes per week, with "EastEnders" airing four times a week.
- Research indicates that viewers of soap operas are more likely to discuss social issues with friends and family, demonstrating the genre's impact on social discourse.
- The average viewership for "EastEnders" is approximately 5 million viewers per episode.
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