HuDsOn'S pLaYHOusE

With boredom setting in BIG TIME for mommy & Hudson (and mam a little too!), we decided (Mimi actually) that we should create a pLaYHOusE!

We had a box from the jogging stroller and started brainstorming.

Hudson decided where he wanted his door and window.

Working hard...

We even created a window box with flowers.  Okay, so I was getting into this little project too!

Front of playhouse.

Mam was working on the roof while Hudson was doing a little painting inside.

Hudson's completed pLaYHOusE!

What a fun day!  This project took us literally the whole day and we had a blast!  I have a feeling that this little box while be a new addition to our decor for a while!  Now all we need is about 20 more boxes to make it through our "house arrest"!  haha

Thankful Thursday

I am so very thankful that Hudson is doing so well...

 

I am also very thankful for Sonic! Since we are on "house arrest" with limited visitors we (mainly me) are going stir crazy. Sonic has become our daily outting! Hudson has become quite fond of his cherry limeades.

Happy Thursday!

Cardiology Post-op

Today was Hudson's follow-up with Dr. Sapire, his cardiologist.  Hudson amazes me that through all he has been through he is pleasant and cooperative!  (I wouldn't be - haha!)  He had an x-ray today.  Everything looks great!  Dr. Sapire was very pleased with how well he looks and is recovering...so are we! 

Hudson will continue to be on "house arrest" for several more weeks to stay away from yucky germs.  I was sort of hopeful that we could begin some interactions with other kids, but Dr. Sapire recommended waiting a little while longer and then slowly introducing a few people at a time to him.  Oh well, we would rather have a bored mommy & little boy than a sick one.

We go back in a month for an echo.  Please continue to pray that Hudson's heart heals completely!  Thanks for all the prayers and support - they are felt!

Post-op

Today we headed up to TCH for a post-op appointment at 2:15, we left at 4:30!  Hudson did so well letting them weigh him, take his blood pressure & temp and even take out his stitches!  He had an x-ray done as well.  Everything sounds / looks good, praise God! 

Please continue to pray for his complete healing!  Pray that his heart heals like it should without any complications.  We go Tuesday to the cardiologist and will probably have an echo done.  These appointments bring great anxiety for me.  I literally hold my breath until I hear good news.

Thank you so much for the prayers lifted up already!  Please continue to think of us during the next few weeks.

My Mam came into town to help me contain Hudson.  He has loved every minute with her!  Thankfully it has been a help to allow me to keep the house somewhat in order.  Thanks Mam!  We love you!  (Please excuse the picture placement - not cooperating!)

What a great day!

I don't even know where to begin...what an incredible day God has blessed us with!  Today marks the 2 year anniversary of Hudson's first heart surgery and nothing could top it more than us going home today! 

We were released today around 2:00.  Hudson was asleep in my arms when we left the 15th floor.  We were escorted down and waiting on our car when he woke up.  Talk about one surprised little boy!  He didn't know what to think.  Our sweet little boy smiled from the time we put him in his carseat until we pulled into the drive.  We were welcomed home by Uncle Kenneth's (one of Bryan's best friends - who's a chef) yummy spinach lasagna.  It was delicious!  Hudson was greeted with a special sign made by Aunt Mel that says 'welcome home Hudson'.  I have a feeling that sign may have to stay up for a little while!  Mimi & Pop brought over his much anticipated water table.  Uncle Jason, Aunt Alicia & Kaleb even stopped by to say hi.  

 

 

God has answered everyone of our prayers more than we ever could imagine.  We give HIM all of the praise and thanks for healing Hudson's heart and helping us through this trying time.  We continue to ask Him to have His hand on Hudson's healing in the time to come. 

 

 

Thanks to you for your prayers, kind words, sweet letters, visits and phone calls!  They carried us through at times!

CVICU Pictures

Hudson after they removed the vent. & g-tube.

Mommy holding Hudson for the 1st time.  Pure heaven!

Resting comfortably.

Our fav nurse Jill!

Eating a green popsicle - YUMMY!

Daddy, Hudson & Mommy the morning before surgery.

Sorry the pictures are so out of order...

15th floor

As I was typing a new update we received a phone call saying that Hudson was moving to the 15th floor!  Hudson has been very tired today.  He also has some mild discomfort and is not liking taking his meds by mouth!  He has wobbly legs and hasn't wanted to get up and walk around.  He was saying that he "wants to go home".  I know sweet boy, I know!

Thank you so much for all of the prayers!  Please continue to lift us up.  Pray for: Hudson to gain strength, him to be comfortable, walk around without discomfort, tests results to be good and for us to go home when the time is ready.

It's been a long day, long week really...will try to post pictures soon.