A mother’s instincts proved lifesaving for Melbourne resident Lilly Munro. At 24 weeks pregnant, she felt something was wrong with her unborn son, Lennox, and rushed to the hospital with her fiancé, Brodie Moles. Doctors discovered a severe cardiac issue and immediately induced delivery. Born at just 1.8 pounds, Lennox’s survival odds were 50/50.
To stabilize him, doctors placed Lennox in a plastic bag to regulate his body temperature and connected him to life-support tubes. Watching their fragile baby fight for survival was heart-wrenching for Lilly and Brodie.
Lennox remained in the hospital for 111 days, during which Brodie managed tasks at home, including caring for Lilly’s three other children, while Lilly stayed by Lennox’s side.
Thanks to dedicated doctors and nurses who went “above and beyond,” Lennox defied the odds. Now home, weighing nine pounds, he’s thriving and bringing immense joy to his family. Despite the challenges, Lilly and Brodie treasure every moment with their miracle baby, grateful for his remarkable journey from premature birth to recovery. Read more below
