Thursday, January 12, 2012 8:45pm
The last two days not much has changed with Morgan's status. That is good because she is not getting worse. She is slowly, very slowly, recovering from her stint on the C-PAP last week.
She continues to breathe with the assistance of the nasal cannula. Her dependency is a little more than it was in December. We are not worried about that and realize that time, maturity, weight, strength and new lung tissue are going to help reduce the need for the cannula. Please pray for her lungs.
The doctor has not resumed bottle feedings yet. When her oxygen dependency reduces, they will begin to feed her again. Today Morgan weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces.
The doctor explained to us the fine line between pushing Morgan to improve and letting her move at her own pace. It is very important to encourage and prompt her, but we do not want to over do and take more steps backwards. We are thankful for his wisdom and trust his decision making in regards to Morgan's care!
Morgan has had an active two days! She has sat in her bumbo seat, reclined in her boppy, and played on her play mat. She is so interactive. All of the nurses keep stopping by her room to visit, play and hang out with Morgan. They are spoiling her! It is so much fun to see the pictures they take for us of Morgan during her activities. We are thankful for these pictures because it is glimpse into her day when we cannot be there! The doctor has requested that Morgan do some sort of activity at least three times a day. He wants to encourage her development and believes this will help with her overall movement forward. Sitting up helps her lungs and organs, the activity inspires her brain, and her muscles gain strength. She is close to getting full head control.
As a result of all her activity, she sleeps very well. The nurse said last night Morgan rested and slept very well! She didn't have any fussy moments. I hope this means she is learning the difference in day and night!
Thank you for your prayers for Morgan! We are so blessed!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
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