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Erin McNaught reveals 'terrifying' ordeal with her seven-month-old baby after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour
Erin McNaught has shared an update on her seven-month-old son Obi after he underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour.
The 43-year-old Australian model shared a photo to social media on Friday which captured her her baby boy swaddled in a blanket and a bucket hat inside his pram.
She described the six-hour wait during Obi's surgery as 'terrifying.'
'It's been a little over two weeks and we have finally brought our Obi home,' she began in the caption.
'After a terrifying six-hour wait while the surgeons removed the tumour, countless subsequent tests and many scary moments and sleepless nights, Obi is now recovering extremely well and doctors are confident that they managed to remove the tumour completely.'
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'We don't have any definitive results just yet so we are not quite out of the woods, but preliminary tests are giving us cautious optimism,' Erin continued.
'For now, we are just focussing on his recovery. To watch him laugh, play and observe the world again as a happy baby has brought us so much joy, and although there is a long road ahead, we are incredibly grateful he is no longer in pain.'
In a heartwarming clip shared by Obi's dad Stasi Kotaras, best known by his stage name Stace Cadet, the South Australian record producer can be seen playing a game of backyard peek-a-boo.
'I'm going to get you,' he coos at his son, who giggles in glee each time his dad runs up to him and tickles his tummy.
Erin profusely thanked the staff at Queensland Children's Hospital for the quality of their care in her post.
'We cannot overstate how grateful we are to the doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital were - for all the hours spent watching over and caring for our little boy (and us!),' the former Miss Universe Australia wrote.
'And for the support and love we have received from friends, family and strangers around the world.
'We are only now beginning to process all that has happened. The perspective something like this gives you is unlike anything else, but right now, we are just so happy to have our little family back together.'
The 43-year-old Australian model shared a photo to social media on Saturday which captured her kissing her young son on the chest while he lay on a hospital bed and captioned it with some heartwarming words
Obi had surgery to remove his tumour on June 14.
'Taking each day as it comes but oh so thankful for today. Thank you everyone for all your beautiful messages of support,' Erin wrote at the time.
Erin and Stace first shared the devastating news about their son at the beginning of this month.
The couple, who welcomed their first child together last October, issued an emotional joint statement expressing their anguish.
'For the last few weeks we have noticed a rapid decline in Obi's behaviour and happiness,' the statement began.
'He was having problems eating, sleeping and most recently, keeping his head straight.'
They explained that after noticing the worrying changes they took Obi in for an MRI scan under the advice of their doctor.
The scan, conducted earlier this week, revealed the shocking diagnosis - a large tumour located on the right side of his brain.
'At about 6:00pm Tuesday night we met with a neurosurgeon who broke the heartbreaking news,' they said.
'We are absolutely shattered and the last few days have been our hardest days.'
The post was flooded with messages of support from family, friends and fans, including Erin's ex-husband, who she shares two children with - sons Evander, seven, and Ennio, five.
The harrowing update follows what was initially a joyful start to parenthood for Erin and Stace, who confirmed the birth of their son exclusively to Daily Mail Australia back in December following his birth in October.
The couple shared at the time that they had named him Obi and were over the moon to bring him home.
'We are so in love with him, we can't believe he's finally here,' Stace said in December.
The former MTV host also previously opened up about her difficult pregnancy, revealing the journey had been 'a little touch and go at times,' with health complications in the final trimester.
