A devastated mother, Kayleigh Taundry, shared the tragic story of losing her two-year-old son, Hudson Cole Perrins, to a brain injury just days after doctors dismissed his symptoms as constipation. Hudson passed away on June 27, four days after being taken to New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton with severe stomach pain. Despite Hudson’s complicated medical history of heart, kidney, and bladder issues, he was sent home with a constipation diagnosis, leaving Kayleigh questioning the treatment he received. Heartbroken and seeking answers, she expressed concern that hospital staff may have taken the “obvious” route in his care, leading to his untimely death.
Describing Hudson as a cheeky and affectionate boy who was just a month away from turning three, Kayleigh recalled how he was finally starting to develop alongside his peers. She expressed her family’s desire for lessons to be learned from Hudson’s tragic experience and their hope that no other family would have to endure the devastation they faced. The mother, who also works for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, emphasized the need to prevent similar incidents from happening again, stressing the importance of seeking justice for Hudson through accountability and improved medical practices.
When Hudson was initially taken to the hospital by his father, Greg, medical staff administered suppositories and an enema before sending him home. Despite Greg keeping Kayleigh updated throughout the A&E visit, she was not fully aware of the situation until the following morning when Hudson began having seizures. It was during their return to the hospital the next day when he was rushed to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at a Birmingham Children’s Hospital and placed on life support. Tragically, Hudson passed away three days later from sepsis caused by a UTI that had spread to his kidney and resulted in a severe brain injury, leaving Kayleigh devastated.
Kayleigh questioned why no urine sample was taken during Hudson’s initial hospital visit, especially considering his history of bladder and kidney issues. She believes that being notified by the hospital about her son’s condition would have allowed her to advocate for him more effectively, potentially leading to a different outcome. As she prepares for the upcoming inquest into Hudson’s death at Black Country Coroner’s Court in December, Kayleigh continues to seek justice and answers surrounding the circumstances that led to her son’s passing.
Despite their profound grief, Kayleigh and her partner, Shannon Waightman, have channeled their emotions into launching an event planning business called Hudsy Bears, in memory of their beloved son. By maintaining a focus on their new venture, they aim to honor Hudson’s legacy and find a sense of purpose in the midst of their loss. As they navigate the ongoing legal proceedings and cope with the devastating loss of their son, Kayleigh and Shannon remain determined to ensure that Hudson’s memory lives on through their business and advocacy for improved healthcare practices.
