Logan's story

I was born on the 4th December 2011 at 30 weeks gestation and weighing just 3lb 1oz , I was one of twins but sadly a few hours after we were born we lost my twin sister Layla. I then spent seven weeks and one day in the special care baby unit at one point around two weeks old I caught an infection called NEC I was then given full oxygen and rushed to a neonatal intensive care unit, in the time I was there I was giving all types of medication and at one point a blood transfusion , it took me around two weeks to get my full strength back and was then transferred back to the special care baby unit.

Since being out of hospital i have regular visits to my peadiatrician to check how i am getting on, still have bowel problems which were caused from my NEC infection and I also have to visit a sleep clinic in London as I have problems with my sleeping.

I have physiotherapy and occupational therapy most weeks and work really hard on what's asked of me but at the same time we have lots of fun.

I am now a healthy little boy with such a big character , also I'm a proper little chatter box and love spending time with my family and friends.

Around 11months I went for an MRI scan about my sleeping, from this I was diagnosed with PVL Perventricular Leukomalacia, my mum and dad were told I would have learning disabilities throughout my life but only time would tell how serve it would be.

In August 2012 I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.

Now i am two years old and able to roll , I'm still unable to crawl, sit or walk independently but do have different types of equipment to help with everyday struggles. My left side is affected which does cause me to use mainly my right side, my left hand is sometimes clenched especially when I'm concentrating which then makes it harder for me to do things on my own including holding cups, books and sometimes even my toys.  Both of my legs are affected so i have special boots to help correct my feet and ankles when standing, i do also suffer with craps and have alot of pain in my legs following any intense physio but it does not stop me as i always work hard in everything i do.

I have just recently started nursery two days a week and i love it, i really enjoy meeting and playing with all my new friends. I have my own equpiment here so i am able to join in with all the daily routines and activities, I now also have my Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy here.

My mum, dad and family are asking for your help to donate to Tree of Hope to help them provide me with other types of equipment that I may need that are not funded by the NHS to help me walk and also any treatments or surgery that I may need in later life to enable me to live a normal active life, so please dig deep and help give what ever you can.

Thank you.

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