A mum who wants her brain-damaged son to be able to stay on life support said she is ‘praying for a miracle’.
The little boy has since been put on life support at the RoyalBut specialists believe it is ‘highly likely’ Archie is already dead and they have recommended he be taken off life support machines.
Archie’s mum quickly responded to the decision and said: ‘I am trying to be there for my little boy while also fighting a legal battle, it is so difficult and unfair.Ms Dance said she wants everyone to ‘stop rushing’ so Archie has some time to bounce back ‘Archie had a severe brain injury only four weeks ago, there’s not been enough time to see what he can do.
She continued: ‘Only a few days ago, he began to open his eyes. When his ventilator tube was being replaced, tears appeared in his eyes.
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