Thursday, January 5, 2012 9:45pm
We are pleased to report that Morgan had a very uneventful, quiet and restful day! She was able to get some much needed sleep and rest for her little body. She is much happier not having to fight the prongs in her nose from the C-PAP.
We are thankful for her rest and sleep. When she can relax and rest well, her lungs have the opportunity to allow new tissue to grow within them. As explained before, the new tissue will help Morgan breathe better and ultimately allow her to wean from the oxygen support.
When she wasn't sleeping, she was wide awake and interactive. She is a tune to our voices and will often turn her head to look at us. She continues to follow the mobile on her crib and she loves the music that it plays to her. She loves to swing.
Her feedings were suspended when she went on the C-PAP Monday. They have not resumed yet. The doctor is going to give Morgan a few more days to adjust back to the nasal cannula before beginning to try to feed her the bottle again. Please join us in praying in advance for feedings. She will have to learn to eat and breathe at the same time, again.
Today when I walked in her room, there was a different air about it. I wasn't walking in with the anxiety of her being on the C-PAP. Rather, I walked into a room of calm and contentment. That certainly helps put our worries at ease. That feeling provides hope and allows us to look forward to the day when she will be able to come home with us!
Tonight, I picked her up and help her on my shoulder. We rocked back and forth for about an hour. She slept and I melted. I love the feeling of her soft, curly hair on my cheek. The tenderness of her little hands grasping my finger brings hope. Her grunts and coos are music to my soul. I am reminded of the real miracle our daughter truly is! I could hold her forever!
We continue to pray for Morgan's lung growth, development and healing. Please continue to pray for her overall healing and movement forward. Also, pray for Seth and me as we begin to prepare our home and our hearts for her arrival home. Pray for the team of nurses and doctors who take care of her.
Thank you for your continued support for all of us!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
We are continuing to pray! and so glad that she is doing better -- can't WAIT until you get to have that precious kid at home.
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Yayyy for relaxing days! Any NICU parent knows those tend to be few and far between. Praying for many, many more relaxing days...and HOME very soon!
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