Swinging in Daddy's Arms

Monday, November 28, 2011  9:45pm

Morgan has had a great day!  She has rested, eaten and, even, had swing time!  She seems to be so happy!

Morgan continues to breathe on the high-flow nasal cannula and do well.  Her lungs are still very critical, but they are slowly getting better.  It is important for us not to forget that this will continue to be her biggest battle.  We need to pray for growth and healing.

Big News...Morgan has taken a full feed via the bottle!  Morgan has been learning to eat from a bottle for about a week now.  Well last night and this afternoon, Morgan ate the entire bottle of milk during her feeding time!  That is a big step forward!  There are feedings where she tires out or is not interested in eating from the bottle, so she will be feed the old way. However,  as she learns this new habit, we are thrilled that she has been able, twice, to take the entire feedings via her mouth!  She is learning!  This is a very critical process to learn, as she must accomplish this in order to come home with us!  We keep this in our prayers, as well! 

The report on the infection is as good as can be expected.  The doctors believe she has a typical "little kid" ear infection and nothing major. She will continue on her antibiotic course to ensure that it clears up!  We are thankful it is is not any worse than it is!

We thank you for keeping all three of us and UAB team in your prayers!  We are blessed to be surrounded by so many people that care about our family!

Morgan brings pure joy to Seth and me.  Despite the exhausting days of dealing with all of our emotions, we find such joy in going to visit Miss Morgan!  All of her coos, smiles, squirms and moments mesmerize her parents!  We, literally, yearn to bring her home.  Seth can hardly wait to have perched next to him on the couch! 

When we arrived tonight, Morgan was happily swinging in the swing by her crib.  I think Seth and I paced back and forth several times before we couldn't stand it anymore.  Seth finally bent down, un-buckled Morgan, and picked her to swing her in his arms and hold her close to his chest!  It was a precious sight to see!  I love it!

Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin