Rockstar

Hudson is now 14 weeks old and well over 12 pounds! Hudson had another bronchoscopy last week to reevaluate his airway and the ENT surgeon and cardiothoracic surgeon decided that overall they were pleased with his airway and they wanted to try and treat the remaining granuloma/scar tissue with nebulized steroids and IV steroids and reevaluate in 1-2 weeks. Since the bronchoscopy Hudson has proved once again that he can overcome anything! He weaned completly off all IV meds and escaped ICU this past Monday!!

This week Hudson has made more progress than anyone could have anticipated!! He is off his methadone and diuretics and in the process of weaning valium with no problems...chest xray looks remarkable and he is also tolerating his feeds in his stomach extremely well and is taking a little more from the bottle each and every day!!! As of yesterday..he is completely breathing on his own..NO more oxygen is attached to his littel face!!! Amazing!!! He is holding steady and breathing with ease. Mommy, Daddy and all the family are so very proud of our Hudson...then the surgeons got word of how well he has done this week and they did not believe the news.....the exact words were, "that little boy is a Rockstar!"

The current plan is for Hudson to have his 10th bronchoscopy next Wednesday to look in the airway a final time prior to discharge and address any areas of concern at that time. In the meantime, Hudson is working hard at trying to feed from the bottle, receiving his immunizations and sleeping and pooping! AND....if all goes as planned we should be set free from Children's Medical Center of Dallas late next week...