This morning we got a phone call from the Neonatologist. She said Morgan had some blood in her stools so they did an abdominal x-ray and found that she has NEC. It was caught EXTREMELY early so this is a good thing. They are stopping her feeds for 7 days and have her on antibiotics. They will do frequent abdominal x-rays and keep her tummy deflated so she's not feeling hunger pains or discomfort from the acids. She reassured us that it was caught very early and they have her back in the NICU for close observation.
As some of us know NEC can be very serious. My heart skipped several beats when Jason said what it was. I can't believe she has it. She was supposed to be a feeder and grower!
We're heading up there right after Jack's nap. I will keep you posted. Please keep Miss Morgan in your thoughts and prayers.
PS -- before all of this she had been taking more than half of her bottles!! Last night I fed her at 9 pm and she was wide awake and making googly eyes at us Sooooo cute!
Morgan is in our prayers. I'm sorry Angela, I know with Jack and recovery it must not be easy for you. It's amazing how strong us mommies can be when we need to. She'll be better before you know it, she is in great hands.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for this setback. I'm glad they caught it early. Hopefully, the antibiotics will kick in quickly and she'll be home shortly. I hope you are holding up okay and getting some support there. ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteMiss Morgan, Don't worry you are a feeder and a grower! This is just a little setback. You're a strong little lady, keep on fighting and you'll be home before you know it. Mommy and Daddy, everything will be OK. She's in the very best care as you know and they will not let anything bad happen. Like they said, they caught it early, but I know this is tearing you up inside. Keep the faith, especially in Miss Morgan, she's a trooper and will bounce right back. I just know it!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts, prayers and love are with you all
Love Grammie
So sorry to hear about the NEC... made my heart skip a beat, too. Glad they caught it early so they can heal her asap!
ReplyDeleteHang in there, she'll be home soon!
Oh Angela, I am so sorry to hear that!
ReplyDeleteNEC is especially dangerous for the little 24-25 weekers with their tiny tunmmies, but Morgan is a big and strong girl, and NEC leaves NO damage if it is being caught early!!! P. and I keep your little princess in our payers!
Angela congratulations on the birth of your precious baby girl! I am sorry that she had a setback. I prayshe gets over it quickly and home where Jack can spoil her.
ReplyDeletePaula
(Zoey's mom)
Oh Angela, that is not what you want to hear in an early morning phone call from the hospital. I hope that it settles quick and Morgan goes back to being a feeder and a grower.
ReplyDeleteOMG Angela! I cant believe all I have missed! Welcome to this world Morgan!!! I'm so glad she's doing relativly well...and hope she can tollerate feeds, and suck/swallow/breathe all her feeds soon! (if not...NG's aren't bad short term...just to have her home ;))
ReplyDeleteCheck my blog....we're in SC now and it's been hectic. Let the boards know we're well and alive. A huge Asthma scare on Jacob he got to test out 911 the sunday before the move. {{hugs}} to you all!
Good Morning Princess Morgan, I hope this little message finds you feeling better and hopefully, your medicine is working. Sorry we didn't get up to see you this weekend, but we will soon.
ReplyDeleteKeep being a good girl and you'll be home with Mommy, Daddy and big brother Jack before you know it.
Love, Hugs, Kisses and Prayers to you all,
Grammie
Morgan will be in our prayers, as well as Jack and Mom and Dad-
ReplyDeleteI too, am so sorry for this set back.
Much love-
Oh goodness. My heart skipped a beat when I read that. Thank God they caught it early. Praying she will recover quickly and go back to the feeders and growers.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kathryn