Hudson has been home for over a week now and has been adjusting well. I, on the other hand, got whatever virus he had in Ethiopia and was sick last week. I'm feeling better now, thankfully. Hudson continues to be a happy, easy baby for the most part. He does well with meeting new people, as long as Paul or I are near. He is eating and sleeping well and loves to play and cuddle. We've had a few doctors appointments for him. It looks like he will likely need surgery to correct the hole in his heart, but the cardiologist wants to wait a few months for him to get stronger. His heart is showing signs that it is trying to heal itself, but the cardiologist believes the hole is too large for it to be able to do so without surgery. Hudson is 16 pounds, at 16 months, and the cardiologist feels he would do better with the surgery and recovery if he was stronger. We are working with our pediatrician on helping Hudson to gain weight and strength, and also catch him up on immunizations.
Belachew is doing great. He loves being a big brother and having Hudson around. He has said several times, "It is so fun to have a baby brother." He hasn't shown any jealousy so far and we are trying hard to make sure he still gets some special time and attention. Belachew loves to help take care of his baby brother and showers him with kisses.
(thanks Rachel, for these photos)
