Life in the Maternity Ward

Everyone speaks disparingly about hospital food. I had encountered many good meals during my stays for the births of Eddie and Josie. This by far was worst. Someone had written 'vegetarian' on our menu and we thought it was an option one could chose. Unfortunately, we wound up with what could losely be termed a veggie burger. I tried to eat it, but just couldn't. Other than a couple disappointing parts of meals, I ate pretty well.

Some of the things I will miss include: (although some are sarcastic, some I really will miss).

1. 2 medical staff at your beck and call (with their direct lines even)
2. The nursery--on demind childcare
3. The TV remote. One button does it all, including calling the nurses station. Imagine my surprise when trying to turn off the TV, I had been pressing the nurse call button.
4.Responsiveness of the nurses when you use the on call button.
5. G'parents to help with baby Josie and her brother.
6. Eating meals with Ed
7. While I came with a couple thngs, there being no expectation of chores to do--except get well and pace the halls.
8. The hospital gowns, really a bathrobe was a plus.
9. Knowing my vital signs every day, several times a day
10. The constant stream of doctors and nurses that wander though mostly in a short period of time. It's like a revolving door. At some points, there will be a line of people waiting to talk with you, poke and prod. You're a prisioner in your room because you don't want to miss the morning rounds.

Couple things we learned about the OB ward:
1. Nice to have several nurses available when you try trimming babies' nails and instead "shorten" her finger.
2. Even though they given you extra pillows, bring yours from home.