Tonight Spencer and I were able to take a tour of Legacy Emanuel Hospital. That is the hospital where Max will be born and where his surgeries will be performed. It was a maternity tour so we were able to see the labor and delivery ward as well as the family birthing center which is the recovery area for mom and newborns.
The lady hosting the tour was able to answer all of our questions and it was very reassuring to actually see the rooms that I will be staying in. With all the unknown regarding Max's health after he is born, it was nice to take this tour in order to help me feel more prepared. I was impressed with the labor and delivery rooms- very spacious and comfortable. The recovery rooms were quite small but there isn't much I can do to change that. I had a very positive experience delivering at the Salem Hospital so I hope that Emanuel will be the same.
Since we went on a group tour the information we received was pretty general. We are hoping to schedule a private tour of the Newborn ICU soon and have more specific questions answered regarding Max. It is pretty amazing to think that Max will be here in 2 months! Going on the tour just made things seem more real. I got nervous thinking through the whole labor and delivery process but at the same time I know all those aches and pains will melt away the moment I see Max.
The lady hosting the tour was able to answer all of our questions and it was very reassuring to actually see the rooms that I will be staying in. With all the unknown regarding Max's health after he is born, it was nice to take this tour in order to help me feel more prepared. I was impressed with the labor and delivery rooms- very spacious and comfortable. The recovery rooms were quite small but there isn't much I can do to change that. I had a very positive experience delivering at the Salem Hospital so I hope that Emanuel will be the same.
Since we went on a group tour the information we received was pretty general. We are hoping to schedule a private tour of the Newborn ICU soon and have more specific questions answered regarding Max. It is pretty amazing to think that Max will be here in 2 months! Going on the tour just made things seem more real. I got nervous thinking through the whole labor and delivery process but at the same time I know all those aches and pains will melt away the moment I see Max.
3 comments:
It's so comforting to know he'll be taken care of and that there are smart doctors out there, thank goodness! As you mentioned on a previous post, it's going to be so hard to see him struggle being so fragile and new, but it will work out and it will make all of you stronger!
I can't believe he's going to be here in 2 months!!
You will have the best of care for you and Max. I'm glad to hear that you are feeling so prepared, besides the delivery anxiety, which is totally normal.
You guys are going to be great!
Mary and Spencer- Kelsey and I pray for the best with Max. It sounds as though he is already mighty with his ability to continue to grow at a healthy rate. Our hearts reach out to your family. Yah hoo 56 days to go! --James Peterson
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