We’ve been here for almost two weeks, and here are a few funny observations:
- The number one, most overwhelming observation is erotic voice with which the elevator announces your floor. I wish I was kidding about this. EVERYONE notices it. And, it’s not the same voice used in the elevators of other buildings in the hospital. What’s the deal? "Third flooooor…."
- They do have free wireless, but it’s roughly dial-up speed. It’s the reason you don’t see more photos, because I can’t get them uploaded! You also have to call every day and get a new access code. I’m going to enjoy doing that every day for the next two to three months…
- You have to pay a dollar for parking, no matter how long you’re going to be here. Can someone please explain the ethics of asking people to pay for parking when trying to have a baby, or getting someone to the emergency room?

The shower head has AMAZING water pressure. Unfortunately, the shower head doesn’t have any where to connect! It just hangs there! Strangely, there is a pole that you THINK it would connect to, but it doesn’t. Thankfully, I’ve managed to rig something up to provide a nice shower experience. Note- actual shower head not pictured.- And then you have to dry off. And you have to do with a towel the side of a large kitchen towel. Again, I WISH I was kidding about this.
- There’s a big fridge right across from our room that we can keep stuff in, as well as a small one in our room. VERY handy.
- We’re here for so long that we bought a small shelving unit and assembled it yesterday. Pics coming soon…
- Kelly wants everyone to know that fluorescent lights give you headaches.
- Kelly also thought we were being too negative and wanted to point out that the nursing staff is very nice and sweet.
- They let you choose your meals from a menu everyday, and when they bring you chicken ceasar salad they never bring you ceasar dressing. Isn’t it just a chicken salad then?
Overall, it’s been a great experience, considering the circumstances. And made MUCH MUCH easier by all of your prayers…

#1 by portorikan on January 13, 2008 - 5:30 pm
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Yeah, Flourescent lights do give headaches. At work I have all the lights in my section/area turned off because the light bothers me way too much.
oh, and about the towel thing… might I suggest this … a shammy.
We used them in high school on the swim team. You’re dry in 2.5 seconds flat. Serious.
#2 by Hope Mabry on January 13, 2008 - 5:36 pm
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I’m glad you guy are hanging in there! It sounds like given the circumstances, you have a nice place to stay. The private rooms that they have here for when you’re in labor don’t even have attached bathrooms!! So yes, you have to walk down the hall and use the bathroom that everyone else is using. We’re talking women in labor here. Oh, and they don’t provide you with towels. Or clothes to give birth in, or diapers, etc. LOL. Oh, the wonder and joy of socialized healthcare…
#3 by JBatey on January 14, 2008 - 8:24 pm
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Ok- that elevator comment was off the charts. That is LOL hysterical! Thanks for cheering me up!
#4 by Layne Herdt on January 15, 2008 - 1:40 pm
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Would it disturb you more or less to know the erotic voice is mine?!?