September 10th 2024.
On Monday, Greg Rutherford's three-year-old daughter Daphne was taken to the hospital with croup, a respiratory problem commonly found in young children. His fiancée Susie Verrill shared the news on Instagram, but reassured followers that Daphne was recovering well after receiving steroids. Currently on a cruise around Greece and Turkey, the 37-year-old Olympian also has two other children, Milo (nine) and Rex (six) with Susie. She provided updates on Daphne's condition from the hospital bed and shared a photo of her daughter with the caption, "So glad I decided to bring her to hospital because she was NOT good." She also added, "What a difference some steroids make."
Susie expressed feeling guilty for not taking Daphne to the hospital sooner, but explained that she and Greg are experienced in dealing with croup. She said, "Thanks for all your kind messages, I've got huge guilt for not taking her in sooner. We're pretty experienced with croup and aside from once with Milo, it's always sorted itself out with cold air, drinks and keeping them calm." She also shared that Daphne's symptoms seemed to be under control until she heard her daughter's breathing and rushed her to the hospital. Susie said, "Because she'd been so calm and chatty with me I didn't really panic too much initially."
The family has had a rough year, with various health scares and personal tragedies. Croup is a common condition in babies and young children, characterized by a barking cough, hoarse voice, difficulty breathing, and a high-pitched rasping sound when breathing in. It is important to seek medical attention if your child has croup, as they may need treatment. Symptoms usually start with a cold and can worsen at night. If you notice your child struggling to breathe or showing signs of a more severe case, such as blue or pale skin, call 999 or take them to A&E immediately.
Greg, who appeared on Strictly in 2016, has faced several health scares over the years, including a terrifying incident where a glass skylight exploded at his home, narrowly missing his son Milo. He shared on social media, "One of our skylights up here just exploded...Glass went everywhere." He expressed gratitude for sending his son outside to play just moments before the accident occurred. In another post, he shared that he was "still shaking" as he dealt with the broken glass in his living room.
In addition to this, Greg was forced to withdraw from the final of Dancing On Ice in 2024 due to a severe injury sustained during rehearsals. He described the injury as giving himself a "C-section" while attempting a risky move on the ice. He shared images of his scars and explained that it was a freak accident. The former Olympian and blogger Susie met in 2012 and got engaged in 2019. They were supposed to get married in May 2023 but had to postpone their wedding due to the death of a loved one. In an Instagram post, Greg shared a photo of Susie's engagement ring and wrote, "Today was meant to be our wedding day...due to the loss of someone so close and important we postponed the big day." He also added a bit of humor, saying, "In typical fashion, the UK weather is going to be perfect, we're a bit miffed."
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