Good News

Thursday, December 29, 2011  10:00pm

Morgan has had a very big day.  We are so proud  of our daughter. 

First, she had her Swallow Study this morning.  All went very well!   She ate her bottle and the team was able to get the information they needed.  The results of the study are the best case scenario for Morgan. The team was able to draw the necessary conclusions to help Morgan take her feedings better.  The goal is to make feeding time an enjoyable experience and something she looks forward to.  They have implemented a plan that will be to Morgan's advantage.  We are so thankful for the positive news and the plan going forward!  Morgan will have to get eat from a bottle consistently every meal before she can come home.  However, we are on the right track to make that happen!  Please keep her feedings in your prayers, as that is one of the hurdles she will have to jump before her trip home. 

Secondly, Morgan got a new room with a view!  The doctor wanted Morgan to have a room with a window.  The purpose is so that Morgan will begin to learn the difference in day and night!  (Selfishly, Seth and I are hoping she learns to sleep through the night!)  She tolerated the trip down the hall very well and will spend her first night tonight in her new digs!  She moved from the Green Hall to the Blue Hall.

We continue to keep Morgan's lungs in our prayers.  Her dependency on the oxygen will have to improve before she can home.  We prayerful that she will make strides forward.  We also believe that her new feeding plan will help with her breathing.  If she is not struggling to breathe while eating, then the stress on her lungs will be reduced and ultimately her need for oxygen is lessened.

We are so thankful for the care Morgan is receiving.  Please keep her caregivers in your prayers, as well!

Many thanks for your prayers and concern for our daughter!  She is blessed and we are blessed to be surrounded by so many caring people!  Thank you!

Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin