Hungry, Hungry Hippo

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 9:00am

Morgan wants to wish her maternal Great-Grandmother a Happy Birthday! "Happy Birthday, Bet!" Morgan had a very quiet day yesterday.

As in previous days, she ate, rested and hung out! The doctors have increased Morgan's feedings significantly. They want her to gain more weight and have the strength to learn to eat. The additional food will help with her growth and overall development. Morgan, today, weighs 4 pounds 8 ounces. Recently, Morgan's weight has fluctuated. She will gain weight one day and lose a little the next. Each time she eats, which is every three hours, she burns many calories. Morgan is essentially doing an aerobic work out every time eats. She needs the extra food and calories to keep growing strong! Of course, Morgan loves the extra food. The lip smacker got her wish, more food! She is a hungry, hungry hippo!

Our prayer requests remain the same: Morgan's lungs, her growth and development, her feedings, against infections, and for those who take care of her.

We are often asked if we have a target date to bring Morgan home. At this time, we do not. The doctors have not mentioned anything about going home to us. There are several milestones Morgan will have to reach before they will consider it. The good news is that Morgan is slowly moving towards that day. Each day she continues to do well is one step closer to her arrival home!

Morgan is 13 weeks old today.

Thank you for all your love and support! Love, Elizabeth and Seth McCoin