Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:20 PM
Morgan is starting to really impress this proud daddy. Yesterday, the speech therapists tried to give Morgan a bottle to see what would happen. Her oxygen settings are not low enough to be terribly optimistic, but she ended up taking a third of her lunch from the bottle! I was elated when I heard. Today, they tried it again...and the little rascal took half of her lunch from the bottle today! I can't tell you how exciting it feels to hear such good news! She is maintaining her weight and looking strong, at 7 lbs 2 oz.
She continues to be alert when we visit her. It is so much fun to watch her look around her room, which has been all she's known of the world thus far. She sat in her mother's lap tonight and all I could think of was how beautiful she is and how I can't wait to see her first reaction to her loving pooch, Wagg! I have a feeling that neither one of them is going to have the least inclination as to what to do with each other...at first.
Friday afternoon, Morgan will go with the speech therapists for another "swallow study." This is where they will, basically, put Morgan behind an x-ray machine, feed her from a bottle, and watch the path of the milk to make sure it's going where it's supposed to go...her little plump belly. Please pray that this procedure goes well and that we can find out what our next best steps will be.
For the first time, I am requesting a selfish prayer. Please pray for Morgan's parents. We are exhausted. The nights of leaving the office, going to the hospital, then to dinner, then to either the hospital, again, or heading home for chores/projects is really taking its toll. I am at a complete loss as to how this will work out during tax season, my busiest time of year, as an accountant. Please pray for our strength and endurance as we await Morgan's arrival home.
As always, we are so thankful for those at UAB that continue to love our daughter. Please pray for them as they continue to treat Morgan and ease her parents' minds.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Rolling Along
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:00 AM
Morgan is beginning to take steps toward her goal of taking her meals from a bottle. Her oxygen dependency is lessening for the moment and we are prayerful that this will continue. She is getting stronger and keeping her weight. She's over 7 lbs now! She looks like such a big girl! She loves to sit in her Boppy and just take it all in. Her expressions are becoming more and more adorable. Last night, when I walked into her room, after dinner, she literally turned her head and looked in my direction! She also loves her play mat, so much. The nurses just plop her down on the floor and she will stay there for hours, no joke. The more she melts her daddy's heart, the more afraid he is of her...
Thank you all for the continued prayer. We are so grateful.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
Morgan is beginning to take steps toward her goal of taking her meals from a bottle. Her oxygen dependency is lessening for the moment and we are prayerful that this will continue. She is getting stronger and keeping her weight. She's over 7 lbs now! She looks like such a big girl! She loves to sit in her Boppy and just take it all in. Her expressions are becoming more and more adorable. Last night, when I walked into her room, after dinner, she literally turned her head and looked in my direction! She also loves her play mat, so much. The nurses just plop her down on the floor and she will stay there for hours, no joke. The more she melts her daddy's heart, the more afraid he is of her...
Thank you all for the continued prayer. We are so grateful.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Um, Um, Good....
Sunday, January 22, 2012 8:15pm
Morgan has had a very nice weekend! As we have reported recently, Morgan's medical condition has not changed much. She continues to breathe with the assistance of oxygen through the high-flow nasal cannula. She is progressing very slowly. Today, she has made a teeny tiny step forward as far as her dependency is concerned. Although slow, we are thankful she is not taking steps backward. Please continue to pray for her lungs to heal, development and growth.
Today, Morgan got a REAL treat! We gave Morgan a taste of MaMa's (my great-grandmother) homemade chocolate icing! She quickly discovered how yummy the little taste was and smacked her lips for more! I, of course, put a little more on her tongue. We laughed at her expressions and the faces she made. Morgan had chocolate all over her face! She loved the chocolate! Morgan is going to be a girl after my own heart! I can hardly wait to teach her how to make it!
We thank you for your continued support, prayers, and love! Truly, your encouragement is felt! We know our Morgan is a miracle! Seth and I want her home badly, and we want all of you to meet her. We can hardly wait!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Morgan has had a very nice weekend! As we have reported recently, Morgan's medical condition has not changed much. She continues to breathe with the assistance of oxygen through the high-flow nasal cannula. She is progressing very slowly. Today, she has made a teeny tiny step forward as far as her dependency is concerned. Although slow, we are thankful she is not taking steps backward. Please continue to pray for her lungs to heal, development and growth.
Today, Morgan got a REAL treat! We gave Morgan a taste of MaMa's (my great-grandmother) homemade chocolate icing! She quickly discovered how yummy the little taste was and smacked her lips for more! I, of course, put a little more on her tongue. We laughed at her expressions and the faces she made. Morgan had chocolate all over her face! She loved the chocolate! Morgan is going to be a girl after my own heart! I can hardly wait to teach her how to make it!
We thank you for your continued support, prayers, and love! Truly, your encouragement is felt! We know our Morgan is a miracle! Seth and I want her home badly, and we want all of you to meet her. We can hardly wait!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Friday, January 20, 2012
Still Steady
Friday, January 20, 2012 9:30am
Morgan continues to hold her course. She is very active during the day and rests well at night!
She is a happy baby. She makes noises, watches her mobile, kicks her legs and waves her arms. She spent three hours yesterday afternoon on her play mat watching the lights and kicking in delight.
We met with the Pediatric Pulmonologist yesterday. Since Morgan's lungs are her greatest battle, we are thankful that we can begin to establish a rapport with this doctor. He will likely see Morgan once a week and work with the Neonatologist to create care plans for Morgan to help her lungs heal and move forward. We will see him once she leaves the hospital, too. Seth and I are thankful for his wisdom. He is a specialist for the condition that Morgan has and we have great faith that he will help her.
Please continue to pray for Morgan's lung healing and growth. Please join us as we pray against infections, too! I was reminded yesterday of the risks if Morgan gets an infection. We are thankful Morgan seems to progress developmentally, and we pray that continues, as well.
Pray for the doctors and nurses are charged with Morgan's care. Also, pray for the Neonatologist and Pulmonologist as they begin to work together to help our daughter.
Thank for your continued love and support.
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Club Morgan
Wednesday, January 18, 2011 9:15pm
Again, Morgan's medical condition has changed very little. The doctors are trying to encourage her to move forward in various small ways, but they are not pushing her too fast. In the last day she made teeny tiny improvement in her dependency on the oxygen. Even though very small, it is progress. We will celebrate it all!
Email Morgan: morgan.mccoin@yahoo.com She loves to hear about her email. We can hardly wait to take these letters and give them to Morgan one day. She will be able to see all the people who have been praying, loving, encouraging, and cheering her on!
The last few days it is has so much fun to visit our Morgan! She is loving her play time. She swings, bats at the stuffed animals, watches the mobile, and chats with the nursing staff. Many of the unit nurses come to visit her, even when they do not have her as their assignment for the day. Seth has put lullaby's on an ipod for her (and the nurses) to listen to. The nurses have deemed Morgan's room Club Morgan!
Morgan is beginning to try to roll over more. When she is on her play mat, she will reach, kick and turn. She is very good at rolling to her side. Last night she almost turned all the way over.
Also, last night, we witnessed Morgan sucking her thumb very intensely and intently. She deliberately was taking it in and out of her mouth. She is learning to bring things to her mouth, especially her thumb. It amazes us! It is fun to watch her grow and develop!
Please continue to pray for Morgan's lungs and her overall health. We know the Lord will breathe life into those little lungs and bring healing. Pray also for her caregivers.
Thanks for your love and support!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Again, Morgan's medical condition has changed very little. The doctors are trying to encourage her to move forward in various small ways, but they are not pushing her too fast. In the last day she made teeny tiny improvement in her dependency on the oxygen. Even though very small, it is progress. We will celebrate it all!
Email Morgan: morgan.mccoin@yahoo.com She loves to hear about her email. We can hardly wait to take these letters and give them to Morgan one day. She will be able to see all the people who have been praying, loving, encouraging, and cheering her on!
The last few days it is has so much fun to visit our Morgan! She is loving her play time. She swings, bats at the stuffed animals, watches the mobile, and chats with the nursing staff. Many of the unit nurses come to visit her, even when they do not have her as their assignment for the day. Seth has put lullaby's on an ipod for her (and the nurses) to listen to. The nurses have deemed Morgan's room Club Morgan!
Morgan is beginning to try to roll over more. When she is on her play mat, she will reach, kick and turn. She is very good at rolling to her side. Last night she almost turned all the way over.
Also, last night, we witnessed Morgan sucking her thumb very intensely and intently. She deliberately was taking it in and out of her mouth. She is learning to bring things to her mouth, especially her thumb. It amazes us! It is fun to watch her grow and develop!
Please continue to pray for Morgan's lungs and her overall health. We know the Lord will breathe life into those little lungs and bring healing. Pray also for her caregivers.
Thanks for your love and support!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Monday, January 16, 2012
Slow and Steady
Monday, January 16, 2012 10:00 PM
For now, no news is good news. Morgan is staying on her path, consistent with the past two weeks. Of course, we would like for her to progress and make steps toward coming home, but we are thankful that she is not taking any downward turns.
She continues to be awake, alert and curious. It is such a joy to watch her. She has so many adorable facial expressions and we reach for our cameras as each heart-string gets a tug. I fall more in love with her with each moment. Our nights are getting longer, as we find it harder and harder to leave the hospital.
Morgan has a ways to go before she is able to return to bottle feedings. She could completely wow us and make this jump quickly, but is unlikely. Remember Morgan's motto, "Slow and steady wins the race." I can only pray that she will be as patient with me as the years pass.
We are so thankful for all of those at UAB. While we hope that they tell of us a new "light switch" that will make our baby girl better, we can sit back and bask in their knowledge and friendship. Please continue to pray for them, as well as Baby Morgan.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
For now, no news is good news. Morgan is staying on her path, consistent with the past two weeks. Of course, we would like for her to progress and make steps toward coming home, but we are thankful that she is not taking any downward turns.
She continues to be awake, alert and curious. It is such a joy to watch her. She has so many adorable facial expressions and we reach for our cameras as each heart-string gets a tug. I fall more in love with her with each moment. Our nights are getting longer, as we find it harder and harder to leave the hospital.
Morgan has a ways to go before she is able to return to bottle feedings. She could completely wow us and make this jump quickly, but is unlikely. Remember Morgan's motto, "Slow and steady wins the race." I can only pray that she will be as patient with me as the years pass.
We are so thankful for all of those at UAB. While we hope that they tell of us a new "light switch" that will make our baby girl better, we can sit back and bask in their knowledge and friendship. Please continue to pray for them, as well as Baby Morgan.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Engaging Her Senses
Sunday, January 15, 2011 9:15pm
Morgan has had a very nice weekend. Her medical status has not changed. We are pleased. She has not regressed. Of course, Seth and I would love for her to improve over night, but we understand that her progress forward and her lung healing is very slow.
This weekend was playful and restful for Morgan. She played during the day and rested well at night. This afternoon, Morgan spent over an hour on her play mat sitting up in her bobby pillow.. She batted the stuffed animal with her hand, watched the lights, listened to the music, and cooed in excitement. She was engaging multiple senses at one time. I was mesmerized and could have watched her for hours upon hours. She had so much fun and was content. In fact, she was so happy that she feel asleep while playing.
Morgan is growing! We compared pictures of her that were taken this week and last month. It is amazing how much she has improved physically and developmentally. It is fun to look back and notice these milestones. Today she weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
Thank you for your continued prayers for our Morgan and her caregivers.
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Morgan has had a very nice weekend. Her medical status has not changed. We are pleased. She has not regressed. Of course, Seth and I would love for her to improve over night, but we understand that her progress forward and her lung healing is very slow.
This weekend was playful and restful for Morgan. She played during the day and rested well at night. This afternoon, Morgan spent over an hour on her play mat sitting up in her bobby pillow.. She batted the stuffed animal with her hand, watched the lights, listened to the music, and cooed in excitement. She was engaging multiple senses at one time. I was mesmerized and could have watched her for hours upon hours. She had so much fun and was content. In fact, she was so happy that she feel asleep while playing.
Morgan is growing! We compared pictures of her that were taken this week and last month. It is amazing how much she has improved physically and developmentally. It is fun to look back and notice these milestones. Today she weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
Thank you for your continued prayers for our Morgan and her caregivers.
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
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