Somer just spoke with Crissy.  Here's the latest:

Yesterday, Meriah had digested food, but through the night she had some trouble digesting.  We're not clear on what the problem is.  Sometimes she is able to digest, sometimes not so well.  There may be issues.  We're not sure.  Keep this on the prayer list.

They have been able to get Meriah to suck on pacifiers.  Last night she got to the point where she would actually suck well.  They will try nursing her today since she seems to be able to suck and digest.

Meriah will probably be on phenobarbital for the next several months, but it is not sedating her.  She has established a regular sleep / wake pattern.  She sleeps better when she is held.

Crissy's folks, David and Judy, stayed with Meriah last night, and held her a good portion of it.  Crissy and Adam are with Meriah this morning.

Crissy and Adam have not talked to neurologist yet today, but they did talk to the head doctor.

The tremors and funny mouth movements have settled a little bit.  Last night the nurse was concerned about her eyes and wanted to know if she had been given an eye exam.  (Of course she hasn't since  she's only begun opening her eyes recently.)  The nurse thought Meriah didn't seem to track well, but the nurse this morning thought the eyes were normal and wasn't concerned.  Crissy thinks Meriah tracks her, but it is not clear if there is an issue.  Keep this on the prayer list.

Doctors will probably order an MRI tomorrow.  They want to see what's happening with Meriah's brain and determine if the phenobarbital is helping in regards to the seizures.

Reed and Jade are bringing a large quantity of food for Adam and Crissy.

For those that may be curious about the birth statistics, I finally have them:

• Brith weight: 7lb 6oz
• Birth length: 19.5"
• Time of birth: 9:53am, August 18, 2009

Current statistics:

• Weight: 7lb 10oz
• Length: greater than 20"

Meriah is a day short of a week old.  The continued prayers are much appreciated.