Well, we waited all day and all night for the call from the hospital. Then around 4:30 a.m. it came. Our room was ready. Northside Hospital. Labor and Delivery Room D-1.The hospital's central monitoring computers have been down throughout the entire night so there are nurses stationed outside of the door for each labor and delivery room. I think it had a part in our delayed call for our room. Either way, we're finally here.
There were other computer problems during check-in as well. I hope my laptop doesn't implode while we're laboring. There was a woman in the waiting room going through contractions as she waited for her room to be ready. WOW!!! They were intense. Not at all what you see on T.V. Something to look forward to....
For now, Lauren is resting in her bed, fielding blackberry emails, and talking to the nurse and on her phone. She is a great multitasker and will make an excellent mom.
We are waiting for the doctor to arrive at the hospital. I am not sure if our induction course has changed since yesterday as a result of our late/early arrival at the hospital. We'll find out soon.
Dr. Dang is on duty today. She is very nice and was ready to induce us 3 weeks ago. Dr. Dawson is on duty tomorrow. He is recovering from a broken foot. One of them will deliver our baby.The L&D room is large and accommodating. It is a little strange being in the place where your child is going to meet the world for the first time. Very cosmic. I feel like a time traveler taking a peek at the future.
We're going to try to get some sleep (not that easy with all the excitement) and watch some cable TV.
-M
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Yesssss! I can almost hear the room vibrating when you write about your excitement. It takes me back...to a galaxy far, far away...at just about this time of year...awaiting the arrival of my own firstborn son. Funny how your glimpse into the future can take me BACK to the future. And, you know, 36 years and 7 children later, that day is still crystal clear in my mind. You are in the room where you will build your first memory of your son's life! So pay attention! He may want to hear the story someday.
As for the hospital computer system: In my many experiences with many hospitals over the years, what you describe has generally been the norm. I think the programmers who do systems for health care build in at least one disaster per week...it's in the specs. Mom
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