Day 8: Movin' On Up!

Day 1 of this adventure was spent in a tiny windowless room that was so small the door would hit Bob's bed when she came in. Day 2 thru 8 were spent in a bigger room we thought was fantastic with a nice view looking out on the old UCLA hospital. And right across the hall was the shared fridge where we could store leftovers.

But tonight, our new nurse Jocelyn walked in, looked around and said, "You guys want a bigger room?" Within 5 minutes, she and another nurse were wheeling Hillary (in the bed) down the hall to what is apparently one of their standard labor and delivery rooms. Wood-paneled cabinets, private bathroom with shower, a real TV, view of Westwood and a fridge inside the room! Take away the bed pan and this is some fine living. We're currently renting out sections of our room for trade shows and bar mitzvahs.

While we were still living in what we now consider abject squalor, we had a chance to visit with a pediatric surgeon who ran through all the various things we could be facing once Luke is born. But like everyone else, he was also quick to say that there might be nothing wrong with him at all.

The biggest prayer remains that Luke stays in utero for as long as possible. The next biggest is that, despite the signs, Luke is born without needing any surgeries whatsoever. No reason to put limits on what God can do!