Cooper Hospital- Second 2008 Delivery

Sunday was Mother's Day, and I was finally able to connect with NICU Judy at Cooper Hospital to make a delivery. Yay! It's always great to see her, and Cooper really needed the supplies.

It's sometimes hard to connect, as Judy has recently been on the 7P to 7A shift.

AND Cooper is STILL under construction:





Don't know if you can see it in the 2nd photo, but there's construction fencing in front of the building in progress. That is where the parking WAS. No more. They've taken down the 'Parkade" for a new patient tower.

So, to make a delivery, Judy and I rendez-vous at one of the entrances. It's a little complex in that she needs to let security know, requisition a cart, and have someone cover for her while she leaves the floor.

The cart is a NECESSITY to get the boxes to the NICU; it's in another building, and she has to use a construction access area and two elevators to get back to the NICU.

And so, we (and a nice security guard) meet:



Here's where we get to "The Good Stuff". Absolutely beautiful handmade items:

Amen Blankets and Hats:


Knit and Crochet Blankets:




You'll note that several of these have matching hats (attached with white ribbon).

Baby Cases:


Hand-Knotted Quilts:


And this poor box, which got all mixed up on the ride to Cooper. (The Turnpike will do that to you, sometimes!) Hats, wipes, bibs, etc.


And here's Judy, wheeling the boxes in the door. You can't see the Security Guy in this one, but he's a really big guy in a uniform. I think he could eat my car if he really wanted to.


Oh, and did I mention it's 4 in the morning? Which would explain why some of the photos are a bit dark, no? Needless to say, it was a quick delivery, as Judy had to get back to the floor, and I was looking forward to a little shut-eye.

We have two more Cooper Deliveries planned for 2008. Dates are still to be determined. :)