What a great day! How was yours?
By Amber
@AmbiePam (102201)
United States
August 12, 2024 5:08pm CST
I astonishingly slept late today, which I never do, but the best thing was that my sister and her family were in town for two of Hudson’s (my nephew) doctor appointments with specialists, and they came over afterward for lunch and to visit. It was so nice to see them. Hudson threw a fit, which normally wouldn’t be something to celebrate, but this is a kid no one was sure would ever talk. Stomping his foot and saying he’s mad just made my dad and I smile. Of course, my sister wasn’t smiling, but she’s also the mom. We’ve only seen him perfectly behaved. Articulately (he has fetal alcohol syndrome) how he’s feeling, and carrying on conversations was never promised. You can see from the picture how tiny he was, how he needed that tube in his throat to breathe. Now he’s doing so much! It was a great day to see all the kids.
How was your day?
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@AmbiePam (102201)
• United States
13 Aug 24
It is, Judy. But he’s so much better now, and he’ll get even better as they try new therapies. He had an IQ test last week, and when we get the results of that, they’ll know which special therapies he should be getting. Also, they are going to start him on human growth hormone to help him grow stronger.
Not that I wouldn’t like to talk to his birth mother.
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@hexeduser22 (7418)
• Philippines
12 Aug 24
It's great to see that Hudson has a supportive family behind him.
I spent half of my day at the car repair shop. It really tested my patience and almost drained my wallet, but the satisfaction of driving safely again after all the repairs was worth it!"
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@AmbiePam (102201)
• United States
13 Aug 24
@hexeduser22 Good lord, you needed that nap!
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@hexeduser22 (7418)
• Philippines
13 Aug 24
@AmbiePam That was an after-work activity for me too. I worked the graveyard shift, then headed straight to the repair shop. I ended up taking a nap in their waiting area before driving home because I was so exhausted and really needed sleep after it all.
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@GardenGerty (165593)
• United States
13 Aug 24
It was a great lazy day. I got to use the gift "someone" sent me, and cashed out at a couple of sites. Tonight we drove to Hutchinson and had Chinese Buffet, because I have been craving it really bad. Tomorrow is a workday at school.
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@snowy22315 (195282)
• United States
12 Aug 24
He's come so far! BTW, he looks mad in that picture too.
. What was he mad about today?
. What was he mad about today?2 people like this
@AmbiePam (102201)
• United States
12 Aug 24
He was upset in the picture because of an IV poke, but today he was hungry, and food was slow in coming. This child who is normally perfectly behaved had a subdued cow. Lol No screaming or falling to the floor, but more emotion than I’ve ever seen.
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@Juliaacv (54748)
• Canada
12 Aug 24
I see how very small he was.
I remember the strides that he made, that the doctors did not expect.
Your sister and her husband and all of you really, must be a spectacular support group.
He's a little miracle, even if he looks mad in this photo. 
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@Juliaacv (54748)
• Canada
12 Aug 24
@AmbiePam He looks like he is having fun hamming it up here. 
I feel like when people overcome such huge obstacles at such tender young ages, they are deemed to go so far in this world. I am sure that he is one such person. He looks like he would keep his audience on their toes.
I feel like when people overcome such huge obstacles at such tender young ages, they are deemed to go so far in this world. I am sure that he is one such person. He looks like he would keep his audience on their toes.2 people like this
@popciclecold (40096)
• United States
12 Aug 24
He's a cute little fella, I hate he threw a fit because he was hungry. Enjoy your day.
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@GardenGerty (165593)
• United States
13 Aug 24
@AmbiePam I throw fits when I am hungry as well.
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@RasmaSandra (88538)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Aug 24
Poor Hudson he only wanted to express himself, I hope things might get easier as he grows, Many blessings to him and his family,
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@kaylachan (79338)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Aug 24
Busy. Mondays usually are. Well any day I choose to do laundry usually is.
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@Marilynda1225 (86016)
• United States
13 Aug 24
God bless Hudson and all his accomplishments. It really must have been great to see his strides of showing emotions of being mad and stomping his foot even if your sister didn't think it was a smiling moment. I'm glad you had a nice visit with the family. Family time always perks me up too
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@JESSY3236 (20970)
• United States
13 Aug 24
My Monday was ok. I started on my boyfriend's diamond painting and I made a few phone calls. I tried to get my printer to work, but it won't work so I will be getting a new printer soon.
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@LindaOHio (199423)
• United States
13 Aug 24
I'm glad you had an opportunity to visit with your sister and her family. I'm glad that Hudson is doing so much better. Have a great day. My day yesterday was frustrating.
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