Heart is Louis' best Christmas present

Transplant toddler's joy over first festive season at home after op

- PAUL BYRNE and JANET TANSLEY

LITTLE Louis Jones is about to celebrate his first Christmas at home after a life-saving heart transplant.

And just four months on from the operation, he is jumping for joy.

Mum Jade Jones said: "This is the Christmas we feared we might never get.

"We can't wait to see Louis opening his presents. He's going to get far too many but he deserves them after what he has been through."

Louis, who is 22 months old, was born prematurely at 32 weeks in February last year and spent three weeks in a neonatal unit before being allowed home.

But at eight weeks, he was rushed back in after suffering breathing difficulties, mottled skin and seizures.