Community› The Bump Month Clubs› March 2013 Moms
March 2013 Moms
New Discussion

finally did the hospital "tour"

CBombackCBomback member
in March 2013 Moms

"Tour", because my hospital does a digital presentation instead of actual tours because it would be seriously annoying if you were in labor and a group of 50 women and their partners came stomping through the maternity wing as you're exposing yourself to a bunch of strangers.

I'm super excited - found out that I don't have to remove jewelry, we get a free A + A swaddle, they have birth balls in all rooms, showers in all rooms (except the shared recovery rooms), DH can stay overnight in the same room (although that also means that roomie's DH might be there too - awkward....), there's valet parking when you arrive at the hospital (unless it's the middle of the night). I am so hoping that we can upgrade to one of the private recovery rooms (worth every penny to have the privacy and in-room shower), but they are available on a first come-first served basis (and hospital is on the UES of NYC, so everyone wants & can afford that upgrade!).

I do have to say though, they should make their digital tour presentations in a room closer to more bathroom facilities.  After it was over there were 50 women lined up for 3 toilets.  And of course, most of us are used to people saying, you go on ahead, you're pregnant (hahaha, that has NEVER actually happened to me).  Yup, not in this case! Women were looking seriously flustered!

Pregnancy Ticker
Report Reply to Post

Re: finally did the hospital "tour"

  • BabyMayinMarchBabyMayinMarch member
    The valet parking is crazy!

     Lilypie Second Birthday tickers

    Lilypie First Birthday tickers
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • CBombackCBomback member
    No, what's crazy is the cost of parking - it is NYC after all. :) For what it is going to cost to park the car they should valet AND detail the car.
    Pregnancy Ticker
    Report Reply
  • jglenn4jglenn4 member
    imageCBomback:

    "Tour", because my hospital does a digital presentation instead of actual tours because it would be seriously annoying if you were in labor and a group of 50 women and their partners came stomping through the maternity wing as you're exposing yourself to a bunch of strangers.

    I'm super excited - found out that I don't have to remove jewelry, we get a free A + A swaddle, they have birth balls in all rooms, showers in all rooms (except the shared recovery rooms), DH can stay overnight in the same room (although that also means that roomie's DH might be there too - awkward....), there's valet parking when you arrive at the hospital (unless it's the middle of the night). I am so hoping that we can upgrade to one of the private recovery rooms (worth every penny to have the privacy and in-room shower), but they are available on a first come-first served basis (and hospital is on the UES of NYC, so everyone wants & can afford that upgrade!). 

    I do have to say though, they should make their digital tour presentations in a room closer to more bathroom facilities.  After it was over there were 50 women lined up for 3 toilets.  And of course, most of us are used to people saying, you go on ahead, you're pregnant (hahaha, that has NEVER actually happened to me).  Yup, not in this case! Women were looking seriously flustered!

    At which hospital are you giving birth?  I'll be at St. Luke's Roosevelt and I just can't get over the $900 a night (above and beyond insurance coverage) the private room costs.  My husband didn't bat an eyelash at the cost (afterall we can afford to live in Midtown no problem) but I think it's insane.  Other friends who gave birth in the city said they're hospitals charge around $500 or so.

    IAmPregnant Ticker
    Report Reply
  • ariannamusgrariannamusgr
    I did my hospital tour and i loved it. I didnt relize how spoiled we are in small a city. we each get a private room and bathroom.
    Report Reply
  • TMWarren85TMWarren85 member
    imagejglenn4:
    imageCBomback:

    "Tour", because my hospital does a digital presentation instead of actual tours because it would be seriously annoying if you were in labor and a group of 50 women and their partners came stomping through the maternity wing as you're exposing yourself to a bunch of strangers.

    I'm super excited - found out that I don't have to remove jewelry, we get a free A + A swaddle, they have birth balls in all rooms, showers in all rooms (except the shared recovery rooms), DH can stay overnight in the same room (although that also means that roomie's DH might be there too - awkward....), there's valet parking when you arrive at the hospital (unless it's the middle of the night). I am so hoping that we can upgrade to one of the private recovery rooms (worth every penny to have the privacy and in-room shower), but they are available on a first come-first served basis (and hospital is on the UES of NYC, so everyone wants & can afford that upgrade!). 

    I do have to say though, they should make their digital tour presentations in a room closer to more bathroom facilities.  After it was over there were 50 women lined up for 3 toilets.  And of course, most of us are used to people saying, you go on ahead, you're pregnant (hahaha, that has NEVER actually happened to me).  Yup, not in this case! Women were looking seriously flustered!

    At which hospital are you giving birth?  I'll be at St. Luke's Roosevelt and I just can't get over the $900 a night (above and beyond insurance coverage) the private room costs.  My husband didn't bat an eyelash at the cost (afterall we can afford to live in Midtown no problem) but I think it's insane.  Other friends who gave birth in the city said they're hospitals charge around $500 or so.

    Holy cow- that's insane... Granted I'm in Dallas but they recently upgraded the rooms so there are no more shared rooms, but the smallest room is free, then $150 or $200/night depending on if you get a suite or not. I couldn't imagine forking over $900/night!!! 

    Lilypie Maternity tickers
    Report Reply
  • CBombackCBomback member
    imagejglenn4:
    imageCBomback:

    "Tour", because my hospital does a digital presentation instead of actual tours because it would be seriously annoying if you were in labor and a group of 50 women and their partners came stomping through the maternity wing as you're exposing yourself to a bunch of strangers.

    I'm super excited - found out that I don't have to remove jewelry, we get a free A + A swaddle, they have birth balls in all rooms, showers in all rooms (except the shared recovery rooms), DH can stay overnight in the same room (although that also means that roomie's DH might be there too - awkward....), there's valet parking when you arrive at the hospital (unless it's the middle of the night). I am so hoping that we can upgrade to one of the private recovery rooms (worth every penny to have the privacy and in-room shower), but they are available on a first come-first served basis (and hospital is on the UES of NYC, so everyone wants & can afford that upgrade!). 

    I do have to say though, they should make their digital tour presentations in a room closer to more bathroom facilities.  After it was over there were 50 women lined up for 3 toilets.  And of course, most of us are used to people saying, you go on ahead, you're pregnant (hahaha, that has NEVER actually happened to me).  Yup, not in this case! Women were looking seriously flustered!

    At which hospital are you giving birth?  I'll be at St. Luke's Roosevelt and I just can't get over the $900 a night (above and beyond insurance coverage) the private room costs.  My husband didn't bat an eyelash at the cost (afterall we can afford to live in Midtown no problem) but I think it's insane.  Other friends who gave birth in the city said they're hospitals charge around $500 or so.

    We're going to NYU. It's a $500 something a night upcharge. I think it is totally worth it.  My friend's wife gave birth at NYU and they did not splurge on the private room and their roomie had a CONSTANT parade of guests who were doing prayers and singing... man, I would be way too cranky to deal with that after delivery.  Swear words would be used liberally! 

    Pregnancy Ticker
    Report Reply
  • wittyschaffywittyschaffy member
    I'm feeling totally spoiled.  I think that ALL of the hospitals locally have private post partum rooms.  Our hospital in particular puts you in just one room for the whole thing (save for having a c-section but even then, you depart from and arrive back to the same maternity room).  You'd only leave if you chose a water birth because there is just one birthing tub room.  
    Report Reply
  • lkm2006lkm2006 member

    Wow!  I feel a little silly because I didn't even realize they had shared rooms anymore! Embarrassed  That's what I get for living in such a small state like MS.

     

     

    Report Reply
  • jglenn4jglenn4 member
    imageCBomback:
    imagejglenn4:
    imageCBomback:

    "Tour", because my hospital does a digital presentation instead of actual tours because it would be seriously annoying if you were in labor and a group of 50 women and their partners came stomping through the maternity wing as you're exposing yourself to a bunch of strangers.

    I'm super excited - found out that I don't have to remove jewelry, we get a free A + A swaddle, they have birth balls in all rooms, showers in all rooms (except the shared recovery rooms), DH can stay overnight in the same room (although that also means that roomie's DH might be there too - awkward....), there's valet parking when you arrive at the hospital (unless it's the middle of the night). I am so hoping that we can upgrade to one of the private recovery rooms (worth every penny to have the privacy and in-room shower), but they are available on a first come-first served basis (and hospital is on the UES of NYC, so everyone wants & can afford that upgrade!). 

    I do have to say though, they should make their digital tour presentations in a room closer to more bathroom facilities.  After it was over there were 50 women lined up for 3 toilets.  And of course, most of us are used to people saying, you go on ahead, you're pregnant (hahaha, that has NEVER actually happened to me).  Yup, not in this case! Women were looking seriously flustered!

    At which hospital are you giving birth?  I'll be at St. Luke's Roosevelt and I just can't get over the $900 a night (above and beyond insurance coverage) the private room costs.  My husband didn't bat an eyelash at the cost (afterall we can afford to live in Midtown no problem) but I think it's insane.  Other friends who gave birth in the city said they're hospitals charge around $500 or so.

    We're going to NYU. It's a $500 something a night upcharge. I think it is totally worth it.  My friend's wife gave birth at NYU and they did not splurge on the private room and their roomie had a CONSTANT parade of guests who were doing prayers and singing... man, I would be way too cranky to deal with that after delivery.  Swear words would be used liberally! 

    Wow.  Maybe I should have chosen a dr. with privileges at NYU.  Can't believe SLR is almost double.  What's so funny is that the room isn't that great.  I was expecting the St. Regis or Peninsula.  :-)

    IAmPregnant Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Happy2BPregnantHappy2BPregnant member
    I live in Chicago and will not have to share a room.  I think it just depends on your hospital.
    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • BrilliantBrunetteJennyBrilliantBrunetteJenny member

    Haha I had my "tour" yesterday too which consisted of an hours worth of paperwork. After that hour the nurse stood up to shake my hand and told me she would see me in 3 weeks. I asked if we got to look around and she said I guess I could show you a recovery room if that is what you want to see. The weirdest thing there was not one woman in labor or one baby in the nursery. 

    Tiny rant time... they had us enter through the ER and had me sit there and wait with sick coughing people all around me for like 15 min. It seems strange to me to put a healthy pregnant woman in that situation, but what  do I know o.O 

    BabyFetus Ticker
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"