Brendan Fevola's 8-week-old daughter is hospitalised with shock infection

Get well soon Tobi!

February 12 2019

Brendan Fevola's two-month-old daughter, Tobi, was admitted to hospital after she was struck down with a sudden, but potentially fatal infection.

The daughter of the AFL player-turned-Melbourne radio host was rushed to Melbourne's Monash Children's Hospital.

In a heartbreaking photo on Instagram, tiny Tobi can be seen in a hospital cot with a drip in her arm.

 

Didn't think it was possible to love you any more beautiful girl but seeing your innocent little face still trying to smile at me through your tears, was heart wrenching. I can not thank the Nurses and Doctors enough, for helping my little cherub get better. Still not fully well but feeling a lot better thanks to the wonderful care. Can't wait to get you home bubba 💕
Didn't think it was possible to love you any more beautiful girl but seeing your innocent little face still trying to smile at me through your tears, was heart wrenching. I can not thank the Nurses and Doctors enough, for helping my little cherub get better. Still not fully well but feeling a lot better thanks to the wonderful care. Can't wait to get you home bubba 💕

 

Her mum, Alex Fevola, later revealed on social media that little Tobi had been hit by a UTI (urinary tract infection) and it had turned very seriously, very quickly.

She explained that at first on Sunday, Tobi, had had a mild temperature but went downhill very fast. As she is under three months of age, Alex and Brendan took their daughter straight to the emergency department at the hospital.

"Tobi had a simple UTI from a runny nappy BUT what I didn't know is that babies this young can't compartmentalise infection so a basic UTI can spread into their bloodstream and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications," she wrote.

She added, "This is why she was admitted and treated with intravenous antibiotics."

 

Tobi is on the road to recovery this little champion has been the best baby over the last 2 days. @alexfevolamakeup your the best mum a baby could ask for, you are exhausted and haven't slept and still haven't stopped looking after our baby. Both having a nap now Alex first in 36 hours I love you snooks ❤️ #supermum #tobi #family #love
Tobi is on the road to recovery this little champion has been the best baby over the last 2 days. @alexfevolamakeup your the best mum a baby could ask for, you are exhausted and haven't slept and still haven't stopped looking after our baby. Both having a nap now Alex first in 36 hours I love you snooks ❤️ #supermum #tobi #family #love

But, because they got her to the hospital in Melbourne so quickly, she was treated fast and is now much better.

'Thank god we got onto it quickly,' said Alex. 'And the infection hadn't spread to her kidneys or anywhere else.'

She added that the family were very grateful to the staff at the Monash Children's Hospital who worked tirelessly to make her feel better.

 

Hanging with my baby 👶
Hanging with my baby 👶

Tobi hit the headlines after her birth two months ago when Brendan (also known as Fev) jokingly said the couple had named their daughter Brenda! After 24 hours he revealed that her name was really Tobi.

Tobi is Fev's third daughter with Alex, while Alex has an older girl from a previous relationship.

Now that little Tobi is home from hospital we're wishing her a very speedy recovery.

Get Well Soon!

 

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