THE ex-girlfriend of Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers has opened up on the ‘worst week ever’ with their son Oakley.
The pair previously split up in December 2022 after five years together following a series of rows.
Aaron, and Talia, 32, share three children together which include Romeo, four, Maddox, three and one year-old Oakley.
The model later opened up on the “toughest months” of her life as she shared that their youngest son was born with a rare genetic syndrome called Apert Syndrome.
She has since been documenting his medical journey on social media over various months.
However, this week it seems the couple hit another bump in the road as their young tot was hospitalised once again.
In a heartbreaking post, she gave her fans an update on his medical journey on her instagram story.
She shared a small selfie of herself sitting in a casual hoodie is hospital alongside a long essay.
Talia wrote: “I’m not going to lie this week has been the worst week of my life. To watch my son be intubated, 2 surgeries in a matter of days, fighting sepsis, drain in his back, leaking fluid from his head, fluid resuscitation, blood transfusions, I am struggling here.
“Oakley has a long road ahead, this is a lifelong journey and it isn’t going to be easy. But my boy, you have shown me how strong you are!
“You are brave and determined and I love you more than you’ll ever know. I hope that by sharing our journey I can raise awareness and support other medical families.
“He is the strongest child. I really hope you guys can keep him in your prayers.
“We are waiting for the surgeon to make a plan he had another leak from the head again yesterday, which shouldn’t be happening.
She added: “I’ve cried, I’ve screamed, I’ve shut myself away. One thing I will be doing is keep pushing. I love you son.”
Talia later posted images of her three other kids as she looked after her young tot in hospital.
The model wrote: “I miss you so muchyyy.”
Meanwhile, Charlotte Trippier is the wife of Newcastle United footballer Kieran Trippier and she’s a friend of the model.
The WAG was very much steadfast with support for her gal pal online as she posted her own story in tribute of the young mum.
She wrote: “What a week this has been for our precious Oaks and his mum. My heart is hurting so much.
“Please keep Oakley in your prayers. Please god get my beautiful friends through this.”
Apert syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a rare disorder that was first discovered in the 20th century.
According to Great Ormond Street Hospital, it is genetic condition, caused by a mutation (change) on a specific gene.
The hospital states that children with the condition have a characteristic appearance due to the problems with the skull plates fusing.
This also means that the midface bones do not grow in proportion with the rest of the facial features.
It is also characterized by deformities that could be seen include parts of the face, teeth, and limbs.
The condition is said to occurs in one out of every 65,000 to 88,000 births but outlook is variable depending on the severity of symptoms .
