Hospital Tour

Last night we took a tour of the hospital and birthing center. It was great to see the rooms and have a better understanding of what to expect. When you go into labor this is who you call, this is where you come, this is where you check in, then you'll go here for delivery and this is what to expect, then you go here for recovery and this is what to expect....

The rooms are very nice and large (and 1/3 of the rooms have a large jacuzzi tub to help you relax during labor!). All rooms are private and either have a sofa bed or a recliner and roll away bed. All rooms have plasma TVs. Each floor has a small kitchen so you can bring your own snacks/drinks which the nurses will label for you. And they also have snacks and drinks available for the mother and family members while you're at the hospital. Unfortunately, all I'll get is popsicles and ice chips. But Dustin will have his pick of crackers, fruit, sodas, juice, etc.

the NICU and OR are on the same floor as delivery for easy/quick access. Once you deliver, your baby will stay in your room with you, unless you need a break. Then they'll take him to the nursery for awhile.

The tour definitely made everything more "real" to me... He's coming soon whether we're ready or not...