tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21200500.post7347800379520749862..comments2023-06-10T10:23:32.293-04:00Comments on The Family O: Midwife DayLohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507793708832982682noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21200500.post-2440558216490653592007-04-19T10:11:00.000-04:002007-04-19T10:11:00.000-04:00Here is where I give you a bunch of random, anecdo...Here is where I give you a bunch of random, anecdotal information that is probably not going to be very useful. But just in case any of it is, here goes.<BR/><BR/>I come from a very different perspective from you, because of a higher-risk pregnancy and need for NICU and PICU services. I will say that Protestant Hosp. had a very organized, lovely, parent-friendly PICU, and so if that is any reflection of what they're all about as a hospital, that's good. Our pediatrician is also associated with that hosp., and we love her. BUT. I had to go to the emergency rm twice there, and was very unimpressed (wrong diagnosis one of the times that almost led to me losing an ovary). I had to take Picchi to the emergency room and was also unimpressed (we were not kept in the loop of what was happening with him). I took my childbirth class there because it was close, and it sucked. I heard from other twins parents that the NICU isn't so hot, but I don't know for sure... that's hearsay.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, I've heard good things about the University hosp. NICU, birthing center, and nursery. Also, I had to have a surgery there and had to stay 4 nights, and the care was good. I've had to go the emergency room, and the care was efficient and fine. I recently had to have a ct-scan there, and it was quick and the people were really nice. It just seems more organized over there to me. <BR/><BR/>One more thing: I met a midwife on the street one day who delivers at Protestant, and she really dogged my pediatrician to me, both personally and professionally. I know that not everyone is a fan of our ped., but I thought it was inappropriate and just weird, since we were strangers. She was just... abrasive. She had a baby at the time who is probably now 1 or 2. I don't know if she is one of the people you're dealing with, but, well,... take it as you will.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!lagiuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058662174999849701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21200500.post-25331012350214980962007-04-19T09:52:00.000-04:002007-04-19T09:52:00.000-04:00Mel.,The Catholic/Jewish hospital thing is just a ...Mel.,<BR/><BR/>The Catholic/Jewish hospital thing is just a joke that I find funny cuz of my upbringing.... In my family, you wouldn't dream of going to Presbyterian Hospital if you could go to St. Francis, e.g. But it's just a joke, and not really how I would choose a hospital or how I think others should.Nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709961376174590317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21200500.post-58854044625932285362007-04-19T09:22:00.000-04:002007-04-19T09:22:00.000-04:00Why is it best to entrust one's health to the Cath...Why is it best to entrust one's health to the Catholics or the Jews? We have two well-respected Catholic hospitals in our area, but I'm afraid to use either one of them b/c I have nightmares about Vanessa's position in my life not being respected in case of an emergency.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826926847932274929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21200500.post-8122834520758404662007-04-19T09:05:00.000-04:002007-04-19T09:05:00.000-04:00As I've said before, I would deliver with either s...As I've said before, I would deliver with either set of neighborhood midwives if only I wasn't now wedded to the idea of Presidential Hospital. BUT at the beginning of my pregnancy, I didn't feel this way and wanted All! Monitoring! All! The! Time!, as you know. So I found an OB who is sort of midwifish. But not really. I do sort of wish I was getting the midwife experience.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, if I had to choose, I would go with University Hospital. And I agree with Cali that it sounds like you feel comfy with their slight disorganization. That would be the only thing that would give me pause - is it quaint and sweet now but will drive you batty when you really need them to do something? If you think it will be OK, it sounds to me like you should go with them.<BR/><BR/>(Did they mention anything about issues with U.H.? I did read they were having financial issues and may be closing, but I think I told you that before and I think the actual close will be MANY years off. Just curious)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21200500.post-16835669513315397882007-04-18T20:06:00.000-04:002007-04-18T20:06:00.000-04:00I've been to both the small fruit and the neighbor...I've been to both the small fruit and the neighborhood midwives. If I do get pregnant, I'm not going to use the neighborhood midwives (even though I used them for well woman appointments for years) because I don't want to deliver at Protestant Hospital-- that's partly because my partner works there, but also for other reasons I'd be happy to tell you about offline. <BR/><BR/>If I get pregnant, I'm actually trying to decide between the little fruit and the Presidential Hospital which is a much farther distance from home, but has much better reputation regarding hospital experiences from friends and aquaintences. I hope this was helpful. I do love the women at small fruit. It seems you do as well. Good luck with your decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21200500.post-72263597621211438202007-04-18T18:55:00.000-04:002007-04-18T18:55:00.000-04:00I totally agree with calliope.I totally agree with calliope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21200500.post-20042197532784174102007-04-18T18:46:00.000-04:002007-04-18T18:46:00.000-04:00ok. remember when you guys where doing pros & cons...ok. remember when you guys where doing pros & cons about which sperm donor to use?<BR/>And it was SO clear which donor you preferred (at least to me!)based on how much you wrote about them?<BR/>I am going to use that same system here: based on amount written, I am going to say that it seems that you are leaning towards small fruit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com