Sunday, October 23, 2011 10:00 pm
Morgan has had a fabulous two days! All of her stats have been better than expected and...today...(drum roll)...SHE SWITCHED TO THE CPAP!
Morgan made the switch around 10:00 am and she is still thriving with her new therapy, 12 hours later. Her sweet nurse made her a sign that says it all, "Snug as a Bug!" We are so thankful and absolutely beaming as parents. She is so peaceful and seems to be extremely content. After her surgery, her entire tiny body was swollen, but she seems to have lost most of the fluid and she simply looks so precious. We are so proud...so proud.
Her feedings are going very well and we are optimistic that this will continue. We cannot portray the incredible feeling of walking into a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to see you daughter and have only good news coming from her amazing caretakers for an entire day. I am absolutely overwhelmed with joy.
Elizabeth was able to hold Morgan yesterday for an hour and a half. The two of them bonded and hung out while Morgan's father agonized over, what we I am coining, The LSU Massacre. In other words, those two sweet girls watched the Auburn game together and Morgan's Crimson Tide Mother will no longer be able to hold her during an Auburn game again...that will be Daddy's job. All kidding aside, it is an overload to our senses to hold her. She wiggles, moves her head, stretches and squeezes, while every movement is an orchestrated symphony on our heartstrings. We know her story so intimately and to feel her heart beat against ours is indescribable.
Our main prayer point is that Morgan continues to do well with the CPAP. We are so thankful for today's progress, but we know that she has not sustained it in the past. However, something is very different today. Her levels are so wonderful and we are hopeful that she may not have to return to the ventilator. It is absolutely apparent that the surgery on her heart is taking effect and that she is responding in textbook fashion. Further, pray for those charged with her care. We continue to develop new relationships at UAB and we are so thankful for their caring hands and wisdom.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
Hi Seth and Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteWanted to reach out to you two. Found your blog through a friend. Our little girl was in NICU with Morgan, and I've often wondered about her progress. I'm so glad I can get updates here and know how to pray for her. I daily think about the NICU, the ups and downs the parents go through, and the joys, too. So, so glad these last two days have been fabulous for you. I can relate to you, not in all ways, but in many ways, and I'll be sure to keep you in my daily prayers. Praying for those doctors and nurses by name..because I know them!
Thank you for your post about Houston, who we also crossed paths with. So very inspirational to parents everywhere.
Katie Crawford
PRAISE BE TO GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSING FLOW!!! Love y'all!!
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited and pleased for all of you. You continue in our thoughts and prayers every day. We can hardly wait to meet Miss Morgan in person.
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Al and Jo Ann
Spectacular day! Ours prayers remain with Morgan.
ReplyDeleteDavid & Laura Bright
I am so cheered by this post and that this blog has made its way to me. I think of y'all often and cannot wait to see you over the holidays. Kristin Porter
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