Gideon day 3
07.30u
Gideon got through the night fine again. All his levels remained super good. And we suddenly realised last night that the first 24 hours had already passed. That is what we were initially dreading as well, because according to the doctors the first 24 hours are very decisive for such a little one about how he will do for the rest. And because the first night with David was so bad.
But these 24 hours have come and gone and it has gone very well. We are grateful.
11.20u
This morning they took out 1 of Gideon's tubes that was in his nose (the aspirator to suck out excess mucus) and replaced it with a very thin tube just in case. The doctor felt it was no longer necessary to leave the standard tube in as it was not actually needed. They also stopped morphine and dormic completely as Gideon doesn't seem to be suffering from anything. What wonderful news!
This could also mean that Gideon will wake up a bit more. We are very curious to see what that will be like. His little nose is also a bit less stuffed up now and is getting its own shape back a bit.
There is a good chance that the surgery to "fix" the diaphragm will be scheduled on Monday, but that is not final yet and we will probably only hear at the last minute whether it will actually happen.
They still don't quite know what's wrong with the oversized right kidney, but that will be looked at after surgery. He is now on antibiotics for that.
All good news and that actually takes some getting used to, but gradually it is starting to land with us that Gideon is doing just fine. Not taken the maxicosi for nothing in faith 🙂
22.30u
Because Gideon is now no longer receiving morphine and dormicum, he is slowly waking up a little more. Every now and then he moves an arm or a leg and today he also opened his eyes for the first time (since just after delivery)! We also got to nurse his mouth for the first time and give him some breast milk on a cotton swab. How much we enjoyed those moments!!!
We are so proud of our little man, he is doing so well!
Tomorrow we have to be out of our room at the hospital by noon, and we will go to the RonaldMcDonald house. A little inconvenient to be further away from Gideon, but how nice that there is a place for us again.
We enjoy every moment with Gideon. Sometimes it is quite confronting, especially when beeps go off. But, we mostly sit with a big smile at Gideon and we are constantly filled with joy and gratitude.
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Arno&Eunice
Sunday, 25-11-12 09:18
Beautiful card, such a sweet little foot ;-) Gorgeous little guy, hope you get to hold him soon. Fantastic good news all round. We are shedding tears of joy over this development. Keep peering into his beautiful eyes. We are praying with you. X
Christa & Sjoerd from Leusden
Sunday, 25-11-12 07:45
GREAT such good news! What power emanates from that. Lots of strength and more of His goodness!
tonja danker from zeewolde
Sunday, 25-11-12 00:46
How wonderful to read such good news from you! Great! I wish you much blessing and joy and God's strength during this time!
Liesbeth Krijtenburg
Sat, 24-11-12 20:20
Dear treasures,
What good news to read!!!
Glad you write so much about how you are doing :)
What a beautiful little fellow Gideon is! Hopefully he will wake up more soon, so you can also see his eyes and the smacking movements that such a little one can make so beautifully. We continue to pray for your little man's speedy and good recovery. May the day come soon that you can hold and cuddle Gideon and that you can drive home in a (short) while WITH a full maxicosie and use the beautiful room and all his little things.
Big hug from us Crayons
Daniel and Riwkah from Amersfoort
Sat, 24-11-12 18:57
Dear Natanael, Marieke and Gideon,
Congratulations from the heart! How nice to hear that things are going so well. What a relief that must be. It's bound to be exciting for a while, but God is clearly with you. Above all, enjoy it.
Love, Daniel, Riwkah and kids
Amé from Woudenberg
Sat, 24-11-12 18:50
Dear Gideon,
What a beautiful card mum and dad chose for you. And I just looked at your photo with mum. You're very handsome! Soon we'll be able to play in the playpen together, that's great!
Big kiss from your friend Amé
Paula Brewer
Sat, 24-11-12 18:05
Wuaw! I am super happy with the positive news! Enjoying every moment together.
xxxx
Joke and Ton from Leende
Sat, 24-11-12 17:34
What good news and thank you for Gideon's colourful birth card!
Peter and Tonneke from Amersfoort
Sat, 24-11-12 17:22
How lovely to read! And what a beautiful birth card! Thank you so much! Many blessings and enjoy it when he opens his eyes!
Much love,
P&T
Gus and Suus from Curacao
Saturday, 24-11-12 17:15
Hey lovelies,
What amazing news!!! We can't wait to hear what other miracles God is doing for your little one and you! Love from all of us from warm Curacao
marijke from leusden
Sat, 24-11-12 16:49
what good news, thank you for being able and willing to share like this, God is good and very trustworthy............loves from me.
Hani and Leoniek
Sat, 24-11-12 16:29
Dear Nathanael and Marieke,
How nice to read that Gideon is doing well.
It is also nice to be able to sympathise with you in this way.
You are in our prayers.
Love,
Hani and Leoniek.
debby
Saturday, 24-11-12 15:59
wouw what a wonderful news, it brings tears to my eyes, how God is too amazing!!! and you guys are obviously cankers
Jennifer & Peter Dijkstra from Puttershoek
Saturday, 24-11-12 15:43
Wow! What super good news!!!! We just received the baby card and right away got behind the laptop to hear how Gideon and you guys are doing. How good God is!!! We are so happy for you guys!!! Enjoy your beautiful little son!!!
Richard and Françoise
Saturday, 24-11-12 15:27
What good news! We are very happy for you! How are you doing now Marieke?
Love,
Richard and Françoise
Gerard & Aleid
Sat, 24-11-12 15:13
Amen! So happy for you and grateful that Gideon is allowed to do so well. Praise His Great Name! Enjoy!
Roy Kooijman from Almere
Sat, 24-11-12 15:07
Hi,
First of all, congratulations on Gideon. We sympathise with you and carry you in prayer. enjoy the little one and give him a big hug from us.
God's blessing,
Roy
Bart and Laura Starreveld from Capelle aan den IJssel
Sat, 24-11-12 13:37
Congratulations on the birth of Gideon. We sympathise with you very much through this blog. Thanks for the 'insight' into your exciting life. Glad to read that everything is going better than expected! Heartfelt greetings!
Fam. Promm
Sat, 24-11-12 13:27
It's really helping to enjoy every little progress. Grateful!
Wietske Rademaker from Amersfoort
Sat, 24-11-12 13:20
Wow! What stunningly beautiful news.
Inge and Jorien
Sat, 24-11-12 13:09
Dear Marieke and Nathanaël,
How wonderful to read that things are going so well! We are very happy for and with you! Lots of love!
Leonieke Koolstra from Amersfoort
Sat, 24-11-12 13:02
What good news!!! Glad to hear it!!!
Love Leonieke
charlotte from nijverdal
Sat, 24-11-12 12:57
what wonderful news....
enjoy your canker
Evert&Elza and Eliza van de Kamp from Scherpenzeel(GLD)
Saturday, 24-11-12 12:38
Sweet,special family,
A new day...Wow how super to read that things may go well..We wish you another happy/restful day today.
Enjoy each other!!! What a cool and sweet little man you have got:)
Kind regards,Evert&Elza and Eliza
Esther Arentsen from Amersfoort
Sat, 24-11-12 12:21
wOw! What a SUPER news! More and more joy and confidence for the future!
hennie and gijsbert den Hertog from amersfoort
Sat, 24-11-12 12:12
Dear all, GREAT NEWS 111 What a very different turn of events everything has taken. Gog is a God of miracles. Do not look on circumstances; says He. And right He is but again!!! Nathanael, I just want to thank you for all the faithful INFO you keep giving, despite all the busyness/stress. Great to hear it, we are happy with it and can sympathise all the way. xxx
Roelie de Vos-Zijlstra from Amersfoort
Sat, 24-11-12 12:09
First of all, congratulations on your beautiful son and how nice to read this good news.
Wishing you a very blessed, good time trusting that you may live in God's protection.
Much love.
Christa and Sjoerd from Leusden
Sat, 24-11-12 12:08
VEHEEEEETTTT!
Benjamin
Sat, 24-11-12 11:46
wow, what a joy to read this! Yesterday in me set here I played How Great is our God, and , Our God is Greater, normally the focus here includes Israel and the like, but I had reserved this set/time, secretly for you guys ;) . He IS Stronger!
am
Ton, Joke and grandma Hilhorst-Klomp from Leende and IJsselstein
Saturday, 24-11-12 11:42
Dear Marieke and Nathanaël, we are so happy that Gideon and you are doing so well! May it continue to be so prosperous!
Gerard van Rooij
Saturday, 24-11-12 11:40
Dear all three,
Fine posts. And you are going to use the maxicosi.
Bless
Gerard
Ruben van t Riet
Sat, 24-11-12 11:11
How wonderful and amazing to read your posts over the past few days! Our God is the greatest!
Gea Slijngard-Brauns from Hoogland
Sat, 24-11-12 10:57
Shabat shalom dear family! His rest and peace upon you! And how nice to be able to 'gaze' at Gideon (and you Mariek), have a blessed and day together....
rogier and verena
Sat, 24-11-12 10:28
How nice that things are going so well say! A great news! Enjoy your little man!
roy and miranda k from almere
Sat, 24-11-12 09:49
How wonderful that the first few days are going so well! What a hope and also comfort!
Marieke, I was shocked by your ok adventure. girl, get well and take the time you don't spend on Gideon but rest well..... can't miss than Nathanael is taking good care of you guys ;)
We sympathise!
Sweet greetings from Roy and Miranda
Michel M
Saturday, 24-11-12 09:40
That's great news. We are keeping our fingers crossed for you!
Eva Huijgen from Bunschoten
Sat, 24-11-12 08:25
. Marieke we wish you a smooth recovery. Enjoy allebie your little fighter. Hugs from all five of us!
Kees and Karin from Amersfoort
Sat, 24-11-12 08:24
What great news. We are so happy and grateful with you!!!
Love, Kees and Karin.
juliette van der weide from nijkerk
Saturday, 24-11-12 07:45
How awesome is this!!!!
annemarie van Leeuwen from maarssen
Saturday, 24-11-12 07:37
Cool guys!!!
Greetings and love Annemarie
Christa and Sjoerd from Leusden
Sat, 24-11-12 07:31
.....good morning!