This morning Hudson's lab work came back and showed he did need a blood transfusion. He received that this morning and the doctor said that should do the trick as far as getting his levels back to where they should be. More than likely this was a one time thing and he won't need another one.
The doctor said they have to keep him for 24 hours after they do a blood transfusion, but to plan on him for sure coming home Wednesday morning. So I guess THIS will be our last night of a full night's sleep for awhile.
I will post pictures soon, and looking forward to updating his coming home pictures too!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
T minus 1 day and couting... (we think)
Well, it's always something. The latest report is that tomorrow SHOULD be the day Hudson comes home. He had a test run this morning that showed that his red blood count was low. They think this could be from his infection and they want to make sure he is producing enough red blood cells now to compensate for the loss. They will run a test tonight that will show if he is producing enough, and if he is not, then they will give him blood tonight or tomorrow. If they have to do that, it will set him back one more day. Ugh! It seems like he will never be home.
He met with an Endocrinologist this evening because some of his adrenal levels were elevated, but he didn't think it was anything to worry about. He said he will have his pediatrician run some tests at his first check up to see if it's still elevated then.
Other than that, Hudson is doing great! When you look at him you'd never know all this was going on. He looks perfectly healthy and happy. He's a very content baby. All the nurses call him a "thinker" because he always has this serious look... like he's solving all the world's problems in his head.
Here is a picture from today. Hopefully from his last day in the hospital.
He met with an Endocrinologist this evening because some of his adrenal levels were elevated, but he didn't think it was anything to worry about. He said he will have his pediatrician run some tests at his first check up to see if it's still elevated then.
Other than that, Hudson is doing great! When you look at him you'd never know all this was going on. He looks perfectly healthy and happy. He's a very content baby. All the nurses call him a "thinker" because he always has this serious look... like he's solving all the world's problems in his head.
Here is a picture from today. Hopefully from his last day in the hospital.
Just waiting for the call...
So today marks 24 hours since Hudson has been consistently taking a bottle. We're hoping we get to take him home today!
He has done great with his feedings. The nurses figured out that he likes to burp... a lot! He weighs 4-13... 2oz heavier than when he was born!
He's getting so big! Here's a video from yesterday.
I will hopefully update more when I hear from the doctor!
He has done great with his feedings. The nurses figured out that he likes to burp... a lot! He weighs 4-13... 2oz heavier than when he was born!
He's getting so big! Here's a video from yesterday.
I will hopefully update more when I hear from the doctor!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Sorry it's been a few days since the last update. There's nothing terribly new to report. Hudson is still doing great and getting very close to coming home! He has 2 days left of his antibiotic and he's feeding good. They need him to stay consistent with his feedings for a day or 2 before they will discharge him.
I will update again soon, hopefully with the news of him coming home!
Here are a couple of the latest pictures with Dad and Nana.
I will update again soon, hopefully with the news of him coming home!
Here are a couple of the latest pictures with Dad and Nana.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
A nice surprise!
Ok it's been a long day, so I'm going to keep this entry short and sweet!
While we were visiting Hudson for his 1:00 check, I asked his nurse how he was doing and she said that he was doing great and that the doctor was debating on whether to start his feedings today or not. Originally they had told us that he wouldn't start back his feedings for at least another week! So about 10 minutes later, the doctor came in and told us that he was going to start his feedings today! So he will continue with his feedings while finishing his antibiotic. I think at this point they are watching his feedings more than anything. They started him out slow to make sure his stomach is tolerating it well... and so far he's had 3 feedings and done great with all of them.
I have been told that he wouldn't go home on the antibiotic, but then I have been told too that they can be sent home with an antibiotic as long as they are feeding well. I'm not really sure what this will do to his already estimated arrival, but it sounds like it's for the better!
I'll try and upload more picture and/or videos soon!
Thanks!
While we were visiting Hudson for his 1:00 check, I asked his nurse how he was doing and she said that he was doing great and that the doctor was debating on whether to start his feedings today or not. Originally they had told us that he wouldn't start back his feedings for at least another week! So about 10 minutes later, the doctor came in and told us that he was going to start his feedings today! So he will continue with his feedings while finishing his antibiotic. I think at this point they are watching his feedings more than anything. They started him out slow to make sure his stomach is tolerating it well... and so far he's had 3 feedings and done great with all of them.
I have been told that he wouldn't go home on the antibiotic, but then I have been told too that they can be sent home with an antibiotic as long as they are feeding well. I'm not really sure what this will do to his already estimated arrival, but it sounds like it's for the better!
I'll try and upload more picture and/or videos soon!
Thanks!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Happy 2 week Birthday, Huddy!
Today is Hudson's 2 week birthday and it was about this time 2 weeks ago when we first got to meet him!
When we went to see him tonight, he just looked so happy. The nurses say he's doing very well. If we are ever there when he needs a diaper change, the nurses will let us do it, just because at this point, any interaction with him is better than nothing! So Blake and I tag-teamed it... I changed the diaper while he held all his cords and wires out of the way, and while I'm trying to take my time and be careful, of course Hudson decides to tinkle all over himself. The nurse just laughed... I'm sure they see that all the time. I better get used to it!
I feel like depending on the nurse or doctor we ask, we always get different estimates when we ask questions. When I was asking the nurse tonight, she was actually looking at his chart to see the specifics and she said he will be on the antibiotic 6 more days, then on the 7th day they will start back his feedings. She said they will start him back with just a little bit of milk and if his stomach doesn't handle it well, then they will test for scarring in his intestines, however if he does handle it well, they will bump him up some more. If he does well with the next feeding, then they will start to increase the amount of his feedings more rapidly. She said if he feeds well and there are no more problems... best case scenario, he could possible come home in a week and half.
So that's what we are praying for! We want him home, with us, as soon as possible! She also said he wasn't a fussy baby and that the last 10 days, he has pretty much slept through the night. I hope that will be the case once he come home!
Here are some pictures from tonight!
When we went to see him tonight, he just looked so happy. The nurses say he's doing very well. If we are ever there when he needs a diaper change, the nurses will let us do it, just because at this point, any interaction with him is better than nothing! So Blake and I tag-teamed it... I changed the diaper while he held all his cords and wires out of the way, and while I'm trying to take my time and be careful, of course Hudson decides to tinkle all over himself. The nurse just laughed... I'm sure they see that all the time. I better get used to it!
I feel like depending on the nurse or doctor we ask, we always get different estimates when we ask questions. When I was asking the nurse tonight, she was actually looking at his chart to see the specifics and she said he will be on the antibiotic 6 more days, then on the 7th day they will start back his feedings. She said they will start him back with just a little bit of milk and if his stomach doesn't handle it well, then they will test for scarring in his intestines, however if he does handle it well, they will bump him up some more. If he does well with the next feeding, then they will start to increase the amount of his feedings more rapidly. She said if he feeds well and there are no more problems... best case scenario, he could possible come home in a week and half.
So that's what we are praying for! We want him home, with us, as soon as possible! She also said he wasn't a fussy baby and that the last 10 days, he has pretty much slept through the night. I hope that will be the case once he come home!
Here are some pictures from tonight!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
First Bath
Sweet Hudson had his first bath today. According to the nurses, he loved it. He would go from a serious, "I don't know what's happening" look to a happy smile. You could tell he felt so much better after having his first bath in 2 weeks!
There really isn't any more information about his infection. It's basically a waiting game now. They want to make sure his stomach is completely rested and healed before they try to feed him. After that, they will make sure there is no scarring, then once he is consistently feeding again, he's good to go!
Here a some recent pictures from today :)
This was him sound asleep with his uncle Beau.
Uncle Beau holding him for the first time.
Taking in his first bath experience
I think he looks like a little monkey in this one... (of course a cute monkey)
I caught the end of a smile
This is "The Hudson Look"... he looks like he's thinking really hard all the time.
There really isn't any more information about his infection. It's basically a waiting game now. They want to make sure his stomach is completely rested and healed before they try to feed him. After that, they will make sure there is no scarring, then once he is consistently feeding again, he's good to go!
Here a some recent pictures from today :)
This was him sound asleep with his uncle Beau.
Uncle Beau holding him for the first time.
Taking in his first bath experience
I think he looks like a little monkey in this one... (of course a cute monkey)
I caught the end of a smile
This is "The Hudson Look"... he looks like he's thinking really hard all the time.
Enjoy!
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