Morgan Kate

Last night Morgan Kate slept the whole night only slept an hour. She was up all night long, meaning that Kaky and I were also up all night long. I have learned some interesting things in the late night/early morning hours. For instance, did you know that not only is there a "Tonight Show" and a Late Show, but also a Late, Late Show? And did you know that people play poker on television at 4am? Do people really watch this stuff? After about an hour of poker TV Kaky decided the HGTV channel would be better. I must agree, it was. Oh, and Morgan Kate already knows every Christmas carol by heart because Kaky and I sing them so beautifully take turns humming them all night long.

Kaky left today. Sad, sad, sad. As she was getting in the car I said, "Now, we expect you back ASAP." Ha, ha! She has been a TREMENDOUS help. I can't even begin to explain how helpful she has been. She has changed numerous diapers. She has given Morgan Kate bottles and tube feedings (yes, she can do those!). She has cooked the most "awesomest" meals (since it doesn't look like I will be cooking anytime soon). She has done load after load of laundry. She has cleaned. She has carried the car seat that is oh, so heavy. She has carried all of Morgan Kate's equipment in and out of the doctor's office. She has rocked Morgan Kate at all hours, day or night. She has even sat up all night with us so we didn't have to be alone. You name it and she has done it. She is one great mommy and a terrific grandmommy! We love you and miss you already!!

Morgan Kate's doctor's appointment went well. She weighed in at seven pounds and fourteen ounces. Eight pounds is not that far off! Dr. G said she sounded good and looked good. I'm sure I have mentioned this before, but Dr. G lets us come before any other patients arrive. It is SO nice because then we don't have to worry about Morgan Kate being exposed to colds, flu, etc. I just thinks it's really nice of them. Our biggest concern at the doctor was FEEDINGS. Ugh, even typing the word makes me cringe. Don't get me wrong - I know my daughter has to eat and grow and all of that, but feeding time is TOUGH WORK for all parties involved. When we first brought her home she fought the bottles, now she fights bottles and tube feedings. Bottles might actually be a tad bit easier these days. Whenever we are tube feeding her she fights it, she cries, she squirms, she just hates it overall. We have tried feeding her in the crib, feeding her while we hold her, feeding her in the car seat, you name it we have tried it and nothing is working. Oh and she is spitting up. We have her on Zantac for reflux, but I haven't seen much of a difference. It just seems like she is in so much pain and it absolutely breaks my heart. Today we talked about putting her on a different formula. Currently she is taking Similac Neosure (formula for preemies), but tonight we are going to try her on something different. Wish us luck!

Her next Synagis (RSV) shot and pulmonology consult will be on January 9th. I am very interested in seeing what the pulmonologist has to say about Morgan Kate's oxygen needs, lungs, etc. 

This is a picture of Morgan Kate me when I was little. I happen to think it looks a little like Morgan Kate. I can always wish can't I?

P.S. I learned this new strike through thing from another mommy blogger. Just trying it out!