Has anyone done the Brigham and Women's hospital tour (scheduled through Isis Maternity)?
I was admitted to BWH for preterm labor a month ago, so I have seen the check in area, stayed in both a labor room and a post-delivery room, and had a tour of the NICU. Is there anything else covered on the tour that would be worthwhile, or have I seen it all?
I will be just coming off bedrest (hopefully) and time and energy will be limited - just wondering if it is worth it for me. Thanks!
Success is getting up just one more time than you fall down.
Re: BWH hospital tour question
Hi Clery,
Oh I don't mind at all. I have been on bedrest since 28 weeks for preterm labor. I went to the dr for my 28 week appt and was 50% effaced and having contractions (I had no idea they were contractions - I had just gone on vacation and thought I was just walking around too much as my belly would feel tight and heavy by the end of the day). I was admitted to BWH for 3 days for meds and monitoring. They gave me steroid shots to mature the babys lungs and meds for the contractions and then I was sent home on bedrest. I see my Dr every week or two for reevaluation but so far she says everything seems stable and I may be off in another week if all continues to look good.
If you do end up on bedrest, know that it isn't that bad. I am shocked at fast the time has gone. There is also a group of women on the high risk board on bedrest for company : )
Let me know if any other questions : ) I'm happy to answer
Blocked tubes due to ruptured appendix
IVF#1 Ectopic - tube removed; FET#1 CP; IVF#2 BFP!
Beta#1 13dpo 115; Beta#2 15dpo 248; Beta #3 20dpo 2215 U/S#1 6w1d HR 99; U/S#2 8w HR 165; U/S#3 10w HR 176 and moving all around!
Bedrest at 28 weeks due to preterm labor; released to modified bedrest at 34 weeks; released to full activity at 37 weeks
BabyNantucket born at 37 weeks 4 days 7lbs8oz 19in
Success is getting up just one more time than you fall down.
Blocked tubes due to ruptured appendix
IVF#1 Ectopic - tube removed; FET#1 CP; IVF#2 BFP!
Beta#1 13dpo 115; Beta#2 15dpo 248; Beta #3 20dpo 2215 U/S#1 6w1d HR 99; U/S#2 8w HR 165; U/S#3 10w HR 176 and moving all around!
Bedrest at 28 weeks due to preterm labor; released to modified bedrest at 34 weeks; released to full activity at 37 weeks
BabyNantucket born at 37 weeks 4 days 7lbs8oz 19in
Success is getting up just one more time than you fall down.
I didn't do the BWH tour b/c I delivered at St.E's but will say that I too (with my first and now this one) had many complications that I was in there enough. I ended up having a tour b/c it was part of the birthing class, but to me it was so useless b/c I had seen everything.
unless you have some questions or are anxious I'd pass on it.