Busy Bee

Thursday, April 05, 2012  7:45pm

Morgan has had a very busy day.  After sleep until 6:30am this morning, she has had a lot going on. 

Since mid-day yesterday, Morgan has been battling an on-again, off-again fever.   She is not showing any symptoms of being sick or feeling bad. Morgan’s blood work is normal.  At this time, the doctor is just chalking it to a side effect of her lung condition.

Physical therapy came to work with Morgan just before lunch.  He muscles were stretched and massaged and the tension was released.  Morgan seemed to enjoy it.  In fact, she almost went to sleep when the PT was working with her.  At one point, Morgan was laying on her side with her arm underneath her.  Her fingers and hand were wrapped around her chin as if she was thinking….. may be daydreaming about a long afternoon nap.

During her afternoon feeding, speech therapy came to give Morgan a bottle.  The ST was very, very pleased and encouraged with Morgan's ability today.  Morgan was very interested in eating and was hungry.  When the bottle was placed to her mouth her eyes would get as big as saucers in anticipation.  While she will have to learn to collect herself better, today was the best day feeding she has ever had.  She didn't have any breathing problems or gaging issues.  Go Morgan! 

Morgan got her t-dap shot today.  This shot is thick and can be painful.  It also has the potential to cause Morgan to feel lousy.  While it is important for her to get this shot, it is a little nerve racking.  She is doing so well, and I do not want the shot to set her back!  Please pray that she will take like a big girl and that it will not cause a set back. 

We continue to be thankful for Morgan's recent progress.  We pray for continued healing of her lungs, against infections or setbacks, for her feedings, her overall health and her caregivers.  Thank you for joining us in these prayers!  

Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin