Results

Friday, January 27, 2012 4:50 PM

I have just returned to my office from spending the entire afternoon at the hospital waiting for the results of Morgan's test(s).  And when they wheeled her back into the room,  you could tell she had been tested.  The little stinker was absolutely tuckered out.  She was completely knocked out and ready for a nap...

It seems that study showed the doctors that some of Morgan's milk is getting into her windpipe and, eventually, into her lungs.  We've all drank water too fast and had that choking feeling that makes us cough, well that's what is happening to Morgan.  Sometimes she will cough and other times she won't.  The result is still the same, fluid is getting into her lungs, making breathing a struggle for her.  At this point, the doctors will need to have a meeting of the minds and figure out the next best step for our precious daughter.  It is likely that she will not receive any further feedings from a bottle until she gets stronger and requires less support for her breathing.

I also met the pulmonologist that will treat Morgan now and after she comes home.  I voiced my frustration with (not "at") him which is that she is, simply, not getting better.  I wanted to know if this was a usual time of recovery or if she is taking longer than others.  A little bit to my dismay, he echoed my frustration(s).  He mentioned that she is recovering unusually slow and he wants to know why.  She has not had any hypertension that we have been able to detect, however, she shows signs that it my be back...or never really went away.  Monday morning, Morgan is going to have a CT Scan in order to get a closer look into what her lungs truly look like. 

While the results are not what we would have liked, we at least have a better grasp of where we are and where we need to go.  I've mentioned before that, "Twas the tortoise and not the hare."  This little love bug is requiring some intense patience, but she's getting stronger and cuter with every passing second.  She's tough.  I like that.

Please continue to pray for sweet Morgan.  She needs to rely less upon the oxygen she is receiving and get to a point to where she can take her meals from a bottle.  Again, the high reliance upon the support and the lack of being able to eat on her own are the only things keeping her in the hospital.  Pray that she will overcome this and that those rooting for her find patience and solace in the meantime.  Finally, continue to pray for the wonderful staff at UAB.  They are fabulous at what they do.  They are knowledgeable, articulate and comforting. 

Thanks to you all.

Seth and Elizabeth McCoin