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The View from the OHSU Women's Center
I decided to put up this page for all my friends and family who need information when I do go into labor.
Everything from directions to the hospital, my room number, to the size of the baby and pictures/updates.
I am going to be delivering at OHSU Medical center (if everything goes as planned) in a planned waterbirth with a midwife and kids present. OSHU is a Science health university who holds the mother and baby in high regard, one of the reasons Im happy to deliver there! They also have a class III neonatal unit which is wonderful in case of a problem, but we aren’t foreseeing there will be one.
You can park in any patient parking area, but the best ways to get to Labor and Delivery are:
9 am – 10 pm: Use valet parking at the Emergency Dept. main entrance.
10 pm – 5 am: Park on the first floor of the Sam Jackson garage and enter through the Emergency Department.
5 am – 9 pm: Park in Kohler Pavilion. Take the elevator to the 9th floor and follow signs to OHSU Hospital/Admitting.
Jyn’s Room Number for Labor: 64 Floor 12C (503) 418-1216
Jyn’s Room Number for Postpartum: 62, floor 13c (503) 418-1362
Labor and delivery: 503-494-7534
Mother baby unit: 503-494-7533
Driving to OHSU
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd.,
Portland, OR 97239
Driving directions
Parking
Additional information about parking is available at the Parking Information Booth at the intersection of S.W Sam Jackson Park Road and U.S. Veterans Hospital Road, or by calling OHSU Parking at 503 494-8283.
Visiting hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone calls to patient rooms are allowed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. but I should have my cell phone on me .
The gift shop is located on the 9th floor of OHSU Hospital, next to the admitting department open M-F, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.and their phone number is 503 494-5761 if you need a magazine or gum, etc.
Comments
Cat Wilson (Aug 06, 2009)
Beautiful, exciting day! Got the call at 6am that you were starting hard labor. You told me that you had an urge to scrub your floor and that you were then going to make egg sandwhiches for the kids, and then wake up the family. Phew! It’s almost 8am and you called moments ago to say you and the family were on the way to the hospital. Love, Mom
Rick Wilson (Aug 06, 2009)
I’m on my way to the hospital to help Jyn. As your brother, I’ll be there to support you, Jyn.
Tenalyn Fontaine (Aug 06, 2009)
WOW! I’m excited for you! I’d be going with Rick, but I have work today. Hoping it goes well for you and the new baby girl.
Cindy Wilson (Aug 06, 2009)
Auntie Cindy is ready! I’m visiting from California to help you, Jyn! I gathered some activities to keep the kids busy! We’re here for you!
Pushpa (Aug 06, 2009)
Hey babe, it’s time! I am going to think loving thoughts for you and the baby. I hope this birth works out as you would like it to.
Love,
Pushpa
Cat Wilson (Aug 06, 2009)
12:24 PM Healthy baby girl born. Mother doing fine. YEAH!
Heather Miller (Aug 06, 2009)
Congratulations to a beautiful friend and mommy! I am so happy for your family, God is so good, and I am thrilled that your labor and delivery were easy and that you and the baby are healthy! I love you SO much!
Pushpa (Aug 06, 2009)
Congratulations! It’s great to know that mommy and baby are both healthy and happy
Jyn I love you!
Take care!
Jennifer Butler (Aug 06, 2009)
Hey Momma!! I’ll be calling you later on to see how it goes. I don’t want to interupt all the fun.
Love you!!
Rick Wilson (Aug 06, 2009)
Well, there can’t be many things that are more awkward for a brother then to be in the room where his sister had just finished pushing a new human out of her belly. Whether it is before of post labor, it seemed to feel like I was just kinda… there. Though my roll in this visit to the hospital was to watch the kids, I still felt out of place. For the kid’s sake, and my sanity, luckily I brought my laptop loaded with games and movies.
Jyn, I want you walking away from this keeping in mind that everyone is special. Spend time with your kids individually to teach them what life is about. I hope your children grow up to be people that stop hunger, end wars, and turn our world into a greener planet.
Betty Luckow (Aug 06, 2009)
I’m so glad everything came out alright, I guess you had a lot of company. Hope the baby is doing well and you are feeling well.
Love,
Grandma
Cat Wilson (Aug 06, 2009)
Amazing. I walked into OHSU, felt lost, called from inside the maternity ward, Abbie ran out and said, “Come! The baby is coming!” As I walked in at 12:22 I heard Jyn’s birth cries, then,Jyn was in the tub, Jay learned over her, and Gracie was standing nearby watching. Abbie put her hands over her ears and looked at me. “Oh! She’s here!” I heard one of the 4 medical women say, and I grabbed Jyn’s camera. She showed me how to use it yesterday! Taking photos, it was such a blessing to be there at the moment of birth. Tears in my eyes, I said a silent prayer, “Thank you.” Jyn, you were incredible. Your little daughter is precious!
Jennifer Butler (Aug 06, 2009)
Congratulations Jyn, Jay, girls & extended family!! I am looking fwd to seeing the pictures. Jyn, I am stoked with you that your plans happened this time. I know how much that mean to you and praise God! Jay, you are one blessed man to have soooo many beautiful “treasures.” I am very happy for you too!!