Michelle Heaton Tweets About “Scariest” 24 Hours of Her Life as Son Is Rushed to Hospital With Viral Meningitis

Michelle Heaton has had what she described as the “worst and scariest” 24 hours of her life. The singer took to Twitter to tell her fans that her baby boy Aaron has been rushed to hospital and has viral meningitis. The five-week-old has apparently been given antibiotics and Michelle, along with her husband Hugh Hanley, are hoping they will be able to take their son home soon.

The last 24 hours has been the worst and scariest in my life.. With Everything I've been through mentally and physically nothing.. I mean .. — michelle heaton (@wonderwomanshel) April 6, 2014

 

...nothing compares to that of when your baby is sick. Our beautiful baby boy has been very looked after in hospital after being diagnosed.. — michelle heaton (@wonderwomanshel) April 6, 2014

 

...with viral meningitis.. And reflux disease just to top it off. He's fighting strong & taking the antibiotics well so far.. But at only... — michelle heaton (@wonderwomanshel) April 6, 2014

 

...5 weeks old one can only imagine our @hughhanley distress as parents. He's very sick and in pain with the reflux. The hospital are ... — michelle heaton (@wonderwomanshel) April 6, 2014

 

... amazing and he's well looked after.. Hopefully we will be able to take our little man home soon.. I'm sure we will.. Xxx — michelle heaton (@wonderwomanshel) April 6, 2014

  Michelle also thanked everyone for their support. She wrote: “Thank you all for your messages of support. We have read them all, and it means allot .. So thank you. Xx [sic]”. We wish little Aaron all the best and hope he makes a speedy recovery.