Morgan Kate

Today was a really good day for all three of us. Trav and I were able to catch up on some much needed sleep last night. It killed us to come home and leave our baby girl, but it paid off today. We were much more rested; therefore, we could interact with her, I could really work on pumping, we could listen to the doctor and take everything in and we could talk with her nurses and help them with things like changing her bedding, weighing her, and changing her diapers. These are things that have been quite difficult to do in the past few days. We are doing the best we can or the best we know how, but it's very overwhelming and our emotions get the best of us at various times during the day. 

I was able to "kangaroo" with Morgan Kate for a little over an hour and a half today. This is something Trav and I can do every day as long as she is doing well. It was awesome! It provides me with such a feeling of comfort and contentment. She looks tiny in person, but feels so much tinier in my arms. When I am holding her she is still hooked up to all her monitors - which is a good thing. Her heart rate, oxygen and respiration all stayed the same and looked good while I was holding her. I told Trav that it was his turn, but he insisted that I kangaroo with her. He said it's important for her to get to know me now because once she gets home she belongs to him. Ha ha - we will see about that. 

Tomorrow Morgan Kate is scheduled to have a brain ultrasound. Many preemies experience some type of bleeding on the brain within a few days of birth. There are various stages of bleeding and symptoms that go with each. She has not exhibited symptoms of any bleeding so we are very hopeful. However, tomorrow we will know for sure. Please keep us in your prayers.