For Hudson’s first operation (Norwood w/ Sano shunt), he had his ribs cut from his breastbone/sternum so they could operate on his little walnut-sized heart. After the operation, they leave his chest ‘open’ and just sew the skin over top for a few days until the swelling goes down so his “newly re-plumbed” heart doesn’t have a hard time pumping during the first 48 hours. With just the skin sewn over top, you can actually see his little heart beating underneath. It’s amazing how little man is adjusting to everything and how strong of a fighter he is. He’s doing exceptionally well and the doctor says “his heart is beating nicely”. The risks during the time of ‘open chest’ is infection and bleeding which he has had neither. Please continue to pray that God continues to shield him from infection and any bleeding overnight so that his little chest can be wired back together with titanium and he can go back to NICU a couple days after. Hudson “titanium” Torrens will be the next man of steel! Coming Soon!
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Hi Chris and Gabby,
We are so happy with how strong Hudson is and that the doctors are pleased with his progress. We will continue to pray.
This morning we went to our neighbours church for a visit. At the beginning of the service he said there was a praise item to share and began speaking of a little baby boy born with a heart defect. Gabby, your sister stepped up to the microphone and shared how Hudson has been such a fighter and the doctors have been amazed. It was very emotional to be at another church praying with another congregation for your son and knowing that a few blocks away your home church would be doing the same during prayer time. So many people are praying for Hudson. I was overcome with emotion when I saw your sister and your Dad. We introduced ourselves and had a wonderful connection with them sharing how much we love you guys and are praying for you. What a gift your little Hudson is to this world!
Love,
Christine