Breaking in the New Digs

Not only is it exciting to have Baby J enter this world, but we get to welcome him in a brand new hospital. Literally. Northwestern Memorial is opening their new Prentice Women's Hospital the week of October 20th. Baby J is due a week later.

Kristen's doctor has told her she could literally be one of the first mother's in the new hospital. How many people get to say that! Information on the new hospital has been hard to come by beyond the basics - private rooms, family-focused waiting areas, capacity for more than 13,000 births a year, blah, blah, blah.

But, I've located the good stuff. The real information that is of value. For example, each room has wireless access. This is critical. Studies show exposing a newborn to the internet increases the chance of early acceptance to new technology. Not to mention Dad can be kept up to date of his Fantasy Football team. Especially if the little guy decides to come in on a weekend.

Also, the hospital will have full service retail stores. No way my kid is departing the hospital in a plain white onesee. I can now purchase top of the line newbie clothes from the leading retailers!

And of course, there is the food. No more red jell-o. Me and the misses can eat in style at gourmet restaurants. And 24-hour room service is available! I wonder if Wolfgang Puck will take Aetna insurance as payment!

In all seriousness, the new hospital will provide the services and amenities every women deserves! However, there is a remote chance, we, er, Kristen, could give birth in the old hospital and they would then wheel her butt down the street into the new hospital. Hey, I'm just along for the ride!