More changes on the horizon

I think each week brings us something new to consider.  Yesterday I had a conversation around where I should deliver Nicolas.  We have to contend over what is comfortable and convenient for me versus what gives Nicolas the best chance if he needs some type of intervention.  The bottom line and overall consensus is driving me to deliver at Abbott-Northwestern so that Nicolas is able to be at Children's NICU.  It is not that North Memorial doesn't have good care, but rather the number of available specialists readily available at Children's.  If Nicolas needs surgery right after birth, he needs to be at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis.  We do have the option to go to the University of MN Amplatzer Children's Hospital, however, we would like to stick with Dr. Sutton and Dr. Calvin who are part of the Children's Hospital and Clinics system if at all possible.

So I am currently working through this likely transition with North Memorial over to Abbott-Northwestern/Children's Hospital. I believe that either hospital would have adequately covered my care.  It is hard to change from my existing OB because she has been extremely compassionate to our situation. I am hopeful that Dr. Calvin can take over as my attending but that is not determined.  I am stressed out because I am not sure how far away the Children's NICU is from the Abbott maternity area.  Part of those concerns would be resolved by getting to know those hospitals.  Also, if Nicolas has an extended stay within the NICU, it would be a longer commute to see him once I am discharged.  The distances are not horrible overall. North is about 6 miles from home whereas Children's is 14 miles. But getting to Children's is not as easy because we can't take city streets to get there.

Another item that was mentioned is possibly getting induced so that a team of specialists would be ready and we would also not have as many worries about the weather.  You never know what you will get in Minnesota in January or February.  Good thing I have a vehicle with all-wheel-drive and a GPS.  I already programmed Children's in as a destination :o).