Still On Track

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 8:00 PM

Morgan's CT scan results came back today and we are pleased.  While chronic lung disease is not a positive, the doctors were unable to find any more negatives.  In other words, they were looking for some very specific things that could have greatly complicated Morgan's battle, but praise be to God that those demons are not present in our daughter's lungs.  This is the best news we had hoped to attain from the scan. 

We learned that Morgan's lungs have improved since birth and we are delighted with this news.  Pray that she will continue to improve and grow new, healthy lung tissue.  As the doctor said, "Morgan is, clinically, getting better."  The neonatologist and the pulmonologist will continue to look for windows in which Morgan's care may be optimized and her improvement accelerated.  The doctor is optimistic for Morgan (as we all are) and says that her lungs simply need time to grow and heal. 

Further, the doctor(s) are encouraged by the activities in which Morgan is able to engage.  For instance, the stimulation from her play mat is, in fact, helping her lung development.  Think of it this way, if we are excited, we breathe a little more and force our lungs to work a bit harder.  This principle stands true with precious Morgan.  And, boy, does she get excited when she sees the lights blink!  Another example is her "boppy pillow," which allows her to sit up, stretching her lungs and allowing the air to flow much easier into them. 

We are encouraged by today's news.  We look forward to watching sweet Morgan develop in every aspect of her life.  We are so thankful for those at UAB that are there to prod her, cheer for her and love her all the way through.  We are also thankful for all of you.

Seth and Elizabeth McCoin