The wife of EastEnders star James Bye has issued an urgent warning to parents after their two-year-old son Rufus was rushed to hospital after eating a ‘seriously dangerous’ plant
EastEnders’ James Bye’s two-year-old son was rushed to hospital after consuming a ‘seriously toxic’ plant. The actor’s youngest child required medical attention after “projectile” vomiting, as revealed by the star’s wife.
Following a diagnosis, the family reportedly received a “stark warning” from a doctor.
Victoria Bye shared the frightening ordeal on Instagram and issued a crucial warning to other parents. Victoria, 42, who shares four children with James, 41 – known for his role as Martin Fowler on the BBC soap for over a decade – described the alarming incident when his tongue suddenly began to swell.
While spending time at James’ parents’ home, Rufus was diagnosed with gastroenteritis. Victoria hinted that a doctor’s warning about it being “contagious” turned out to be accurate, as she later fell ill herself.
She wrote: “More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable,” reports the Mirror.
“So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they’ll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden – one I didn’t even know was dangerous. All hell let loose. (full video in next post – wouldn’t let me post here).
“Within minutes, his tongue began to swell, and he was screaming, so we had to call 999. (As always, NHS heroes, honestly.) Thankfully, he’s absolutely fine now, but it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested. I had no idea, and once I started looking into it, I found out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens. So, in true mum fashion, I made a list for anyone else who didn’t know either, because no one needs that kind of adrenaline.”
Later, she posted a second video reminding Rufus and their other children that “the garden is NOT a snack cupboard!” James, who met his wife nearly twenty years ago and claims he caught her eye when he was dressed as a pineapple for work, liked the post and reacted in the comments section. Alongside a nauseous-looking emoji, he teased his wife: “Did I mention I’m staying away for the rest of the week.”
Beside a laughing emoji, Victoria replied: “Nice try … you’re on poo duty.”
The next day, Victoria shared an update with fans: “Still in the trenches here with this dreaded sickness malarkey … thank you honestly for all your get well wishes.”
She then joked: “I’m trying not to complain too much.”
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