Aaron Chalmers' ex shares first photos of their son Oakley trends now
Aaron Chalmers' ex girlfriend, Talia Oatway, has shared the first photos of their son Oakley as she discussed his rare genetic syndrome and detailed the tot's strength.
The couple, who share two other children together, announced their split in December, four months after their youngest was born with serious health issues.
After keeping his diagnosis private, Talia explained that Oakley, 7 months, was born with Apert Syndrome, in a heartbreaking update shared this week.
Following his birth Aaron and Talia revealed their 'little soldier' would be 'in and out of surgery for 18-24 months', with his mother staying by his side.
In a brave caption, the influencer detailed the 'toughest seven months of her life' and praised her son for his bravery and determination, after finally 'coming to terms with everything.'
Brave: Aaron Chalmers' ex girlfriend, Talia Oatway, has shared the first photos of their son Oakley as she discussed his rare genetic syndrome and detailed the tot's strength
Poorly: The couple, who share two other children together, split last year four months after their youngest was born with serious health issues
The NHS describes Apert Syndrome as 'A type of complex craniosynostosis that effects the skull, hands and feet,' with bone fusing together before birth.
'The facial bones are also affected, as the cheekbones and upper jaw do not grow in proportion to the rest of the skull. The bones around the eyes are wider spaced and shallower than usual, causing the eyes to bulge outwards.'
Sharing a series of photos from the hospital, Talia cradled Oakley in her arms, another sweet snap showed him smiling widely with a stuffed toy monkey.
She penned: 'This is OAKLEY. It has been the toughest 7 months of my entire life. I have been thrown into a medical world, with no forewarning, no time to prepare.
'Only now I feel like I’m coming to terms everything, finally coping with how I’m feeling, embracing our new normal.
'This is my beautiful son Oakley Bleu, he was born with a rare genetic syndrome called Apert Syndrome.
'Apert Syndrome causes the premature fusion of sutures in the skull, causing a different head shape. Syndactyly - fusion of the bones in the hands & feet). Cleft of the hard palate causing difficulties with feed and speech.
'Choanal stenosis (narrowing of the
