Monday, April 16, 2012

Only One Morgan

Monday, April 16, 2012  8:40pm

Our little Morgan continues to be on the ventilator tonight.  While we prefer her to have that tube out of her throat, we know that she needs the assistance.  Overall, given her condition,  Morgan has had a good day.  Morgan's body has been responding to the help and the doctor has been able to wean Morgan's vent settings.  That is very encouraging. We are hopeful she will continue on this course throughout the night.  They will obviously work at her pace, yet, work to get her off the ventilator as soon as possible.

Seth and I got to meet with Morgan's primary care team today and discuss her condition and plans going forward.  We are very comfortable with the doctor's plan and know he is on top of her condition.   He is very patient, answers our questions, and keeps us informed. 

The doctor is confident Morgan has a virus and an infection.  At this time, we do not know what the virus is nor what the bacteria that caused the infection may be.  We do know that one of the cultures has come back positive, so we can give her more specific antibiotics that can treat the infection.  The virus will have to run its course.  The doctor seems to think the virus is probably the common cold.

This episode reminds all of us how sensitive and reactive Morgan's lungs really are.  Any little virus or infection can cause a major set back.    Morgan lungs continue to grow and heal, yet they are still very fragile. 

As Seth mentioned last night, those who take care of her are remarkable.    Today, there was another cast of nurses, doctors, therapist and administrators visiting her and encouraging her.  This morning, Morgan's weekend news spread like wildfire.  Everyone wants to wish her the best, pray for her and see her back up and at 'em!   While there are, ironically, several Morgan's on the unit, there is ONLY ONE MORGAN.   She goes by her first name, not her last. - Morgan, not baby McCoin.  The entire unit knows her and wants her to do well.  We are blessed with such caring people.

At this time, we pray for Morgan to rest, her lungs to heal, the antibiotics to work and her overall healing.  We pray this set back will not keep her down long and that she will bounce back rather quickly! 

To all of you, thank you for your prayers, love, emails, texts, voice mails and support.  Thank you to each of you have taken a time slot on Morgan's prayer calendar.  We are humbled!

Seth, one more day!  I know you are glad tax day will here tomorrow and tax season 2012 will be in the books!  You made it!  Morgan and I love you and thank you for all you do! 

Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin


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