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Ashley Cain’s baby Azaylia's eyes swell shut as her kidneys struggle to drain fluid

Ashley Cain's girlfriend Safiyya has revealed the devastating news that baby Azaylia is struggling to keep her eyes open.

The mum told her followers that the swelling in the eight-month-old's face is now so severe that the tragic tot was having trouble with her vision.

On Saturday, battling Azaylia had a cold compress remedy as her kidneys struggle to drain fluid due to her terminal leukaemia.

Mum Safiyya, who alongside Ashley has vowed to document their daughter's incredible fight on social media, explained the latest bit of harrowing news the family have had to endure.

She said in the video clip: "I've woken Azaylia up with a nice little cold compression, and she's having a little spa, aren't you, baby?"

Adding in the caption, she said: "Nice cold compression to cool Azaylia's eyes as her kidneys are finding it difficult to drain the fluid.

"I hope this feels nice for you, baby."

It came just one day after Safiyya explained: "Azaylia's got really, really swollen eyes today and we've been told by our community nurses to put some cold compresses on them and get them down again so she can open her eyes, bless her.

"She's really, really struggling today."

Late last week, Safiyya revealed that Azaylia is now on oxygen at home after she was rushed to hospital again.

Partner Ashley accepts the family haven't got long together but still took time out to thank those who continue to post supportive messages.

The reality star has been open about their suffering but wanted to tell well-wishers their kind thoughts have given them strength.

Ashley said: "I just wanted to say, I'm overwhelmed and grateful for all of the love and support and tributes that are going out for my daughter - it's absolutely incredible.

"Truthfully though, I can't really put into words how I'm feeling - I'm scared, I'm worried, I'm nervous, I'm anxious, all of the time.

"But I'm getting my strength from being the best me I can be for my daughter right now and currently she's still here, she's still breathing, and she's still in the game."

He signed off: "Let's go champ, thank you guys."

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