To look at Hudson you would never know what he has endured in his first year of life. He looks like a healthy, happy little boy with no complications. However, he was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HSHS). This means he was born with half a heart and would need to have a series of three open heart surgeries over the next three years.
Hudson had to have his first surgery at seven days young in Stolley Children's Hospital in Edmonton. The family drove there to deliver him because they were told these doctors are the "best of the best" and they were! After a very long stay in Edmonton, they were finally sent home on May 21st. One month later he was admitted into Vancouver Children's hospital for three weeks because his oxygen saturation was decreasing quickly. They found he needed a catheterization to buy him more time until his next surgery which should take place between 4-6 months. At four months of age he suffered three cardiac arrests in one week and had to fly via air ambulance back to Edmonton for his second major surgery!! Hudson is doing well now and still has one more surgery to go. This should take place when he is 1 1/2 - 3 years of age.
You have traveled a very long road T family and I think your all amazingly strong and wonderful people!!! I LOVED getting to know you and I wish you all the best in the coming months and years with Hudson!!! I'll be watching the blog for all your updates! :)
Hudson's brother and sister took part in the session as well and they were soooo cute... I have to share a few images of them too!
Enjoy your teasers!
xoxo
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