Somer just came back from visiting Adam and Baby Meriah, who continues to amaze us.  She is much more active now, moving her arms and legs a little bit totally on her own.  She tries to lift her head a little bit.  She makes quite a few little crying sounds.  Somer said it seems like her body movements are a bit more normal -- clearly not only reflexes.

Meriah is now off all pain meds.  She yawns frequently, and the nurse wonders if the yawning is due to withdrawal.  She'll be watching for other signs of withdrawal.

The nurse gave Meriah a pacifier, but she didn't like it.  She gave her a second, which she sucked on for a little bit, but didn't seem to like to much either.

Meriah's breathing is still a bit erratic; it's still a bit faster than normal.  Her lungs are still a little rattly, but not real bad.

There is a little piece of tape across the side of Meriah's mouth, but she's been moving her mouth around so much it went into her mouth; she would stick her tongue on it.

We don't know if Meriah can swallow yet.  The nurse put a tube down into her stomach, but she didn't gag.  This isn't a positive sign, but it doesn't mean she doesn't have a gag reflex.

God is hearing our prayers, and it seems that His will is for this little girl to continue to improve.  Thank you for the continued prayers.

Below are some video clips I shot earlier today: