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flag A 19-month-old premature boy, born at 24 weeks, is home for Christmas after 547 days in hospitals, thriving despite severe medical challenges.

flag A 19-month-old boy, Bertie Melly, born at 24 weeks in May 2024 weighing 1lb 10oz, is home for Christmas after 547 days in hospitals, including St Thomas’ and Evelina London Children’s Hospital. flag Diagnosed with necrotising enterocolitis, he underwent five surgeries and lost about 70% of his small intestine, requiring ongoing tube feeding and IV nutrition. flag Despite extensive medical challenges and scarring, Bertie is thriving at home, showing strong physical development like standing and climbing stairs. flag His parents, Phoebe and Callum Melly, credit his resilience to dedicated NHS care and support from the Ronald McDonald House. flag The family is celebrating a return to normal life, including holiday traditions, with hopes to wean Bertie off feeding tubes within the next year.

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