Infinite Moment

Sunday, October 2, 2011 9:30 pm

Morgan continues to improve. We are so thankful for her progress and we celebrate her small victories. She continues to only need the C-PAP, rather than the conventional or high-frequency ventilators. Her oxygen assistance levels continue to fluctuate, but we are comfortable with her current status.

Today, the doctor told us, "she is doing as well as anyone would expect of her at this time." While Elizabeth and I have semi-learned the language of a NICU, let us share with you what this means...SHE'S DOING GREAT TODAY!

Her lungs remain critical, her overall status remains critical, but we were able to experience one of the most life-changing instances parents will have...WE WERE ABLE TO HOLD MORGAN TODAY! For the first time in her 25-day life, we held her in our arms. As the nurse tucked Morgan inside of the top of my shirt, so that my skin contacted hers, I was beaming with excitement (apparently, skin to skin contact is proven to be therapeutic to Morgan...and, now, her mommy and daddy!) The room was not large enough to hold our smiles. Morgan sustained her time in our arms well and she did not seem to be flustered outside of the incubator. We each held her for approximately ten minutes, but time stood still as we cherished this infinite moment with her. Her small hands squeezed the skin on my chest as her feet tap danced on the palm of my hand. It was unforgettable, life-changing, mesmerizing and any other adjective one could insert. She is so small and precious. She remained calm but my heart didn't. My heart was pounding so hard, I didn't know if it was going to beat bard enough to hurt my little princess. The feeling was inexplicable and will live in me for the rest of my days. Ferrari for your 16th birthday? Yes, Morgan, you may have it...

Please continue to pray for Morgan's development. While recent days have given us joy and celebration, we know that our daughter remains in a struggle until she is able to come home (we have been told that may be after the first of the year). Pray that her lungs will continue to improve, that her heart remains strong, that her brain continues to show no sign of problems and that her body stays free of infection...especially as temperatures get colder and outside sources in the hospital could easily spread anything to her body. Also continue to pray for her wonderful care providers at St. Vincent's.

Again, thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers. We are so blessed for each one of you. We are so excited to share this blog you, especially today. Please celebrate with us.

Seth and Elizabeth McCoin