Thursday, December 29, 2011 10:00pm
Morgan has had a very big day. We are so proud of our daughter.
First, she had her Swallow Study this morning. All went very well! She ate her bottle and the team was able to get the information they needed. The results of the study are the best case scenario for Morgan. The team was able to draw the necessary conclusions to help Morgan take her feedings better. The goal is to make feeding time an enjoyable experience and something she looks forward to. They have implemented a plan that will be to Morgan's advantage. We are so thankful for the positive news and the plan going forward! Morgan will have to get eat from a bottle consistently every meal before she can come home. However, we are on the right track to make that happen! Please keep her feedings in your prayers, as that is one of the hurdles she will have to jump before her trip home.
Secondly, Morgan got a new room with a view! The doctor wanted Morgan to have a room with a window. The purpose is so that Morgan will begin to learn the difference in day and night! (Selfishly, Seth and I are hoping she learns to sleep through the night!) She tolerated the trip down the hall very well and will spend her first night tonight in her new digs! She moved from the Green Hall to the Blue Hall.
We continue to keep Morgan's lungs in our prayers. Her dependency on the oxygen will have to improve before she can home. We prayerful that she will make strides forward. We also believe that her new feeding plan will help with her breathing. If she is not struggling to breathe while eating, then the stress on her lungs will be reduced and ultimately her need for oxygen is lessened.
We are so thankful for the care Morgan is receiving. Please keep her caregivers in your prayers, as well!
Many thanks for your prayers and concern for our daughter! She is blessed and we are blessed to be surrounded by so many caring people! Thank you!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wiggle Worm
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:30pm
Morgan has had an uneventful day! She rested well and was very content.
The team did not want to change too much in regards to her feedings until after the swallow study that will be preformed tomorrow morning. Seth and I are prayerful the study will reveal what is necessary to give the doctors a plan and, ultimately, help Morgan feedings to improve.
While Morgan is still petite, it is very obvious that Morgan is growing. She is gaining weight and beginning to look bigger. I seem to notice it most when we are changing her clothes. She is getting rolls on her thighs.... the very, cute, baby rolls!
Today I witnessed Morgan rolling around. While we have seen her scoot around in her bed, we have never seen her make an effort to roll. Today I placed her back in her crib on her back. After a few seconds, I noticed that she was rolling to her left. I guess that little wiggle worm wanted lay on her side. Instead of crying to get what she wanted, she just did it herself!
Recently we got a peak at her lung x-ray. We have been told numerous times that the lungs heal very very slowly. We had wanted to see the comparison from last month to this month. We were able to see a very slight improvement! Seth and I were thrilled! Any improvement is a giant leap for her lungs. We knew her lungs had improved some, due to her progression to the nasal cannula, but we had not seen it, physically, until night before last.
Please pray that the swallow study will be informative tomorrow. We also continue to pray for her overall healing, growth, and development. We pray her feedings go well and her dependency on the oxygen continues to decrease. Please pray for her care team, as well.
Many thanks for all your prayers, love, and support! We are grateful!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Morgan has had an uneventful day! She rested well and was very content.
The team did not want to change too much in regards to her feedings until after the swallow study that will be preformed tomorrow morning. Seth and I are prayerful the study will reveal what is necessary to give the doctors a plan and, ultimately, help Morgan feedings to improve.
While Morgan is still petite, it is very obvious that Morgan is growing. She is gaining weight and beginning to look bigger. I seem to notice it most when we are changing her clothes. She is getting rolls on her thighs.... the very, cute, baby rolls!
Today I witnessed Morgan rolling around. While we have seen her scoot around in her bed, we have never seen her make an effort to roll. Today I placed her back in her crib on her back. After a few seconds, I noticed that she was rolling to her left. I guess that little wiggle worm wanted lay on her side. Instead of crying to get what she wanted, she just did it herself!
Recently we got a peak at her lung x-ray. We have been told numerous times that the lungs heal very very slowly. We had wanted to see the comparison from last month to this month. We were able to see a very slight improvement! Seth and I were thrilled! Any improvement is a giant leap for her lungs. We knew her lungs had improved some, due to her progression to the nasal cannula, but we had not seen it, physically, until night before last.
Please pray that the swallow study will be informative tomorrow. We also continue to pray for her overall healing, growth, and development. We pray her feedings go well and her dependency on the oxygen continues to decrease. Please pray for her care team, as well.
Many thanks for all your prayers, love, and support! We are grateful!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The Excitement of Sharing
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:30 pm
As of this morning, Morgan continues to struggle with her feedings. The staff at UAB wanted a closer look into what was going on, so what better way than sticking a camera in her tummy? The technology available to our daughter constantly blows me away. Anyway, this morning, the speech therapists stopped in to do just that. We found some problem areas and they want to get a better a look on Thursday. They will place Morgan in front of an x-ray machine, dye her milk and watch it as it flows down to her little belly. This will provide amazing insight in how to treat Morgan better, from a medical standpoint. Her feeding is the largest hurdle before we are able to welcome her home.
We truly hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas. We know that we certainly did, as we cherished our sweet Morgan and remembered our precious Houston. Elizabeth and I were able to spend time with both of our families and we were so appreciative of them for making this Christmas so special. Each family member, on both sides, were able to share in the joy of holding this precious child...and we were able to snag a couple of photo ops, as well.
This little princess is, obviously, surrounded by love. We were so thankful to share her with our families and we look forward to sharing her with all of you, very soon.
As we pray, we will continue to pray for Morgan's strength and ability to take her feedings. We will also pray for those taking such wonderful care of her, that we have grown to love so much. Thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
As of this morning, Morgan continues to struggle with her feedings. The staff at UAB wanted a closer look into what was going on, so what better way than sticking a camera in her tummy? The technology available to our daughter constantly blows me away. Anyway, this morning, the speech therapists stopped in to do just that. We found some problem areas and they want to get a better a look on Thursday. They will place Morgan in front of an x-ray machine, dye her milk and watch it as it flows down to her little belly. This will provide amazing insight in how to treat Morgan better, from a medical standpoint. Her feeding is the largest hurdle before we are able to welcome her home.
We truly hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas. We know that we certainly did, as we cherished our sweet Morgan and remembered our precious Houston. Elizabeth and I were able to spend time with both of our families and we were so appreciative of them for making this Christmas so special. Each family member, on both sides, were able to share in the joy of holding this precious child...and we were able to snag a couple of photo ops, as well.
After the Christmas Eve service, the Hassinger's came to see Morgan:
And on Christmas Day, the McCoin's went to visit:
This little princess is, obviously, surrounded by love. We were so thankful to share her with our families and we look forward to sharing her with all of you, very soon.
As we pray, we will continue to pray for Morgan's strength and ability to take her feedings. We will also pray for those taking such wonderful care of her, that we have grown to love so much. Thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
Friday, December 23, 2011
Fussy, yet Feisty
Friday, December 23, 2011 9:30pm
Overall, Morgan seems to be feeling a little better. Her total recovery is a slow process. We think she is moving in the right direction. The doctor believes what she is experiencing this week is contributed to her overall lung condition. Due to the cronic lung condition, this spell is not uncommon. We just hope these incidents are few and far between.
While Morgan ate the entire bottle last night, she has not eaten a full bottle by mouth since then. The nurses will feed her by mouth until she tires out. What she doesn't eat my mouth is given to her through her feeding tube.
She is still a little fussy and not resting well, however, Morgan was a little more alert today when I visited her. We are certainly glad this is the case.
Even though our little Morgan is not 100%, she is still up to her antics. Morgan is being administered antibiotics, as preventative, via an IV. Yesterday, Morgan pulled a stunt and pulled the IV needle out of her left hand. Naturally, the nurse moved the IV to her foot. Today, she pulled the same stunt and the IV was out her foot. As of this afternoon, Morgan's IV was in her right hand with extra straps to keep it from being pulled out! That is our little, spunky and feisty little girl! Start praying for us now... what stunts will she pull as she grows!
We are prayerful and hopful that Morgan is feeling better and moving forward. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. Pray for her overall health, against infections, her lung development, and for those taking care of her.
Thank you for all your love and support!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Overall, Morgan seems to be feeling a little better. Her total recovery is a slow process. We think she is moving in the right direction. The doctor believes what she is experiencing this week is contributed to her overall lung condition. Due to the cronic lung condition, this spell is not uncommon. We just hope these incidents are few and far between.
While Morgan ate the entire bottle last night, she has not eaten a full bottle by mouth since then. The nurses will feed her by mouth until she tires out. What she doesn't eat my mouth is given to her through her feeding tube.
She is still a little fussy and not resting well, however, Morgan was a little more alert today when I visited her. We are certainly glad this is the case.
Even though our little Morgan is not 100%, she is still up to her antics. Morgan is being administered antibiotics, as preventative, via an IV. Yesterday, Morgan pulled a stunt and pulled the IV needle out of her left hand. Naturally, the nurse moved the IV to her foot. Today, she pulled the same stunt and the IV was out her foot. As of this afternoon, Morgan's IV was in her right hand with extra straps to keep it from being pulled out! That is our little, spunky and feisty little girl! Start praying for us now... what stunts will she pull as she grows!
We are prayerful and hopful that Morgan is feeling better and moving forward. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. Pray for her overall health, against infections, her lung development, and for those taking care of her.
Thank you for all your love and support!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Rally Girl
Thursday, December 22, 2011 11:30 pm
Morgan has had a pretty rough few days. She continued her struggle this morning and into the afternoon. At some point, this evening, our little miracle began to rally. She had been refusing to take her feedings from a bottle, but her 6:00 pm feeding was taken from a bottle and at 8:30, tonight, Elizabeth popped the bottle in her mouth and wolfed it down like a champ. We came to be a little at ease and the worrying subsided in that moment. She is looking better and is, noticeably, more alert. She's still not out of the woods, but we are so proud of her for turning the day around and acting more like the lovable, personable baby we love so much.
Keep praying for this baby to keep growing stronger and to keep up her fight. Please, also continue to pray for the wonderful people at UAB that care so much for our child.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
Morgan has had a pretty rough few days. She continued her struggle this morning and into the afternoon. At some point, this evening, our little miracle began to rally. She had been refusing to take her feedings from a bottle, but her 6:00 pm feeding was taken from a bottle and at 8:30, tonight, Elizabeth popped the bottle in her mouth and wolfed it down like a champ. We came to be a little at ease and the worrying subsided in that moment. She is looking better and is, noticeably, more alert. She's still not out of the woods, but we are so proud of her for turning the day around and acting more like the lovable, personable baby we love so much.
Keep praying for this baby to keep growing stronger and to keep up her fight. Please, also continue to pray for the wonderful people at UAB that care so much for our child.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
No Spunk Today
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:30pm
Today, Morgan did not feel very well. She continues to be fussy and she does not want to eat. She has also become a little more dependant upon the oxygen. She is just not her spunky little self. Her nurses have kept close eye on her condition and are making sure she is not getting any worse. At this time we do not know exactly what is causing her to feel this way. And, in reality, it could just be that she is very tired.
While we feel she is in great hands, it is hard to see her and know she is not 100%. We are confident she will get the care she needs. This is when Seth and I want to crawl into her little body and make her feel better!
Please pray for healing in her little five pound body, as well as, the wisdom of those taking care of her. We want her well, especially for Christmas! All of the McCoins from Nashville will venture to see her on Christmas and we want her 100% for their visit!
Despite all of this, she sure is cute dressed in her Christmas gowns. She has four sweet outfits that she has been rotating the month of December! We love celebrating her first Christmas!
Thank you for all of your love and support!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Today, Morgan did not feel very well. She continues to be fussy and she does not want to eat. She has also become a little more dependant upon the oxygen. She is just not her spunky little self. Her nurses have kept close eye on her condition and are making sure she is not getting any worse. At this time we do not know exactly what is causing her to feel this way. And, in reality, it could just be that she is very tired.
While we feel she is in great hands, it is hard to see her and know she is not 100%. We are confident she will get the care she needs. This is when Seth and I want to crawl into her little body and make her feel better!
Please pray for healing in her little five pound body, as well as, the wisdom of those taking care of her. We want her well, especially for Christmas! All of the McCoins from Nashville will venture to see her on Christmas and we want her 100% for their visit!
Despite all of this, she sure is cute dressed in her Christmas gowns. She has four sweet outfits that she has been rotating the month of December! We love celebrating her first Christmas!
Thank you for all of your love and support!
Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Tired Little One
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 11:15pm
While Morgan has a fairly uneventful day, she has been very fussy and irritable. The doctor does not seemed worried, as she is not showing any typical signs that something might be wrong. Twice today, Morgan did not eat all of the bottle that was prepared for her. They believe Morgan is very tired and just not in the mood to eat. We do hope this is an exception and not becoming the norm. Please pray that her little body will find rest and that she will resume eating full meals each feeding time. We also pray that there is nothing hidden that is causing her not to feel well.
Other than that, there is not much to report on Morgan. She continues to capture our hearts and we love visiting with her. She is truly a miracle and we are so blessed!
Thank you for your love and support!
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
While Morgan has a fairly uneventful day, she has been very fussy and irritable. The doctor does not seemed worried, as she is not showing any typical signs that something might be wrong. Twice today, Morgan did not eat all of the bottle that was prepared for her. They believe Morgan is very tired and just not in the mood to eat. We do hope this is an exception and not becoming the norm. Please pray that her little body will find rest and that she will resume eating full meals each feeding time. We also pray that there is nothing hidden that is causing her not to feel well.
Other than that, there is not much to report on Morgan. She continues to capture our hearts and we love visiting with her. She is truly a miracle and we are so blessed!
Thank you for your love and support!
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin
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