Glucose Test, Pre-registering, Hospital Tour

Today was the big glucose test day! I was pretty excited to get it over with (assuming I don't have gestational diabetes-results will be on Monday) since I have heard terrible things about it. I'm not quite sure what the big fuss in about. I went in drank so really sugary Sunkiss (it was really some kind of orange drink) which wasn't that terrible. In fact if it wasn't so cold I probably would have chugged the whole thing in one gulp... like a beer on FSU game day! :) Then I came back in an hour, she took my blood and off I went. I am currently eating all the salt I can get my hands on and I did want to stop and get a burger and fries but hey not too bad!

This is what I had. It did make me want a Sunkiss!

During our hour wait, we went to pre-register. It seriously took maybe 10 minutes and was super easy. I was glad Jamie was there to fill out all his stuff too. Then I asked the lady how/when we could take a hospital tour and she said I'll take you on one right now! Awesome!

Hospital Tour:

We have been to the hospital that we are delivering at but not the maternity ward. It was so nice! It is newly renovated- everything was big, clean, and new! The staff was very nice too. It did make me a little anxious being there thinking we will be here is 14 weeks eks!! But as Jamie says, "What doesn't make you anxious?" hahah right. So we had NO questions. I couldn't think of anything to ask so of course I went online after to see what we are suppose to ask and I think we know all of the answers.

[  ] When we arrive, do we need to check in at the front desk, or can I waddle straight to the maternity ward?

-If we get there after hours we buzz the nurse and they let us in. And since the front desk is right be the doors to the ward I think that waddling from the desk to the doors will be just fine. 

[  ] What are the policies on cameras and video cameras?

-Yes

[  ] Are cell phones allowed?

-Yes

[  ] Will baby be able to stay in my room the whole time?

-Yep they don't even really have a nursery- it is only for check ups and surgeries, etc.

[  ] Can daddy stay the night?

-I'm assuming since she showed him the pull out couch and said this is where you will be daddy.

[  ] What are my chances for getting a private room? Will my insurance cover it?

-All the rooms are private.

[  ] What sort of breastfeeding support is offered? How does it work?

-Lactation specialist. We meet her immediately. And she sets up appointments even after discharge if you need them. So sweet!

[  ] Where and when are my other children allowed to be with me?

-Yes not that we have any

[  ] Is there any extra paperwork involved to get my partner’s name on the birth certificate? (If you aren't married)

-Doesn't apply

[  ] Can I pre-register a couple of weeks before delivery? (Getting some of the legal hoopla out of the way can be very freeing.)

-Already did

It's great to have some things off the check list! I can't believe how close it is getting!