The Wreath of Indecision

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:30 pm

Today was, for the most part, an uneventful day for Morgan. She continues to recover. Her oxygen levels bounced like a rubber ball in a toy store, but she has been able to rebound from each drop. We continue to pray for her lungs and a steady recovery, after wearing herself from being on the nasal C-PAP for so many days.

Morgan's feedings were halted overnight in order to help her recover, but have since been re-administered. This means that her recovery is progressing, since her gut is the last place to receive oxygen. We know how important milk is to her and we hope that she will be able to sustain her feedings to grow strong.

Her heart seems to be the trouble area right now. The short version is that she continues to have problems with her Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA). This is an opening in her heart that needs to close in order for her blood to best distribute oxygen through her body. She will receive medication over the next day or so to help from this being an ongoing problem. There are additional measures that can be taken to treat this, but we pray that the medicine mends her loving little heart.

Elizabeth and I were pleased to be greeted with a wreath on Morgan's incubator tonight. As some of you know, and others may not, when a child is born in the State of Alabama, they are required to declare their allegiance...Auburn or Alabama. Morgan proved that she loves both of her parents equally, as she decided to remain on the fence. Her daddy will continue to pry and prod and bring her to the lighter side of this orange and blue world. While her mother terribly disapproves, little girls were made to love their daddies. Her wreath was lovingly handmade by one of the wonderful nurse practitioners that provide her care. It is so wonderful, as a parent, to watch your daughter be loved by others. We are so thankful for her care providers at St. Vincent's. All three of us are very blessed.

Please continue to pray for sweet Morgan's health and those charged with her care. We continue to be prayerfully optimistic for our little girl and her current battles.

All of the McCoin's and Hassinger's would like to extend our ongoing thanks and appreciation for all of you, your thoughts and your prayers. We are blessed at every turn and our gratitude could never be put into words.

Thank you all,

Seth and Elizabeth McCoin