Baby FAQ

Hospital Information

Q: What hospital will the delivery be in?
A: Mease Countryside HospitalMap of Mease Countryside Hospital:727-725-6111 3231 N Mcmullen Booth Rd Clearwater, FL 33761, US

3231 McMullen Booth Rd.Safety Harbor, FL 33761(727) 725-6111

Q: How far is the hospital from Jessica and Brad's house?
A: The hospital is 15 minutes southwest of the house.

Q: Where is the birthing center?
A: It is on the 5th floor of the Shafer tower.

Q: Are we allowed into the birthing area or room?
A: Only the prospective parents are given security wristbands and the hospital only allows a small number of visitors to be escorted in at any time. We are not planning on bringing visitors into the birthing room until the baby is born.

Q: Is there a waiting room?
A: Yes, on the 5th floor there is a waiting room with chairs, a couch, and a TV.

Q: Is there a cafeteria and/or gift shop?
A: Yes, both are on the ground floor. The cafeteria is inexpensive.

Q: Is there anything you need us to bring to the hospital to assist in the birth?
A: We do not believe so, but if necessary, we will be happy to direct you to the nearest Babies R Us or Target!

Q: Is there any kind of food we can bring for Jessica after the birth?
A: Yes. Sushi . The closest sushi restaurant to the hospital we know of is in the Publix shopping center a few minutes north of the hospital. We believe Sushi will be safe to eat, but if you do get Sushi, make sure some does not contain raw fish, just in case the nurses object.

Q: Can we take pictures?
A: Yes, once the baby arrives.

Hotel and Restaurant Information

Q: Can we stay at the house?
A: Assume No. We are very excited to share the baby with family and friends, but please find alternate accommodations.

Q: Are there hotels close by the hospital and/or house?
A: Yes, the small suburb of Oldsmar, which is directly in the middle between the hospital and house, has several new hotels. Oldsmar is about 20 minutes from the airport. These hotels are all next to each other.

Holiday Inn Express
3990 Tampa Road
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Tel: 813-854-5080
Fax: 813-854-5189

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa NW
4052 Tampa Road
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Tel: 813-891-9990
Fax: 813-891-9980

Marriott Courtyard Oldsmar
4014 Tampa Road
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Tel: 813-925-8887
Fax: 813-814-7884

Residence Inn Marriott
4012 Tampa Road
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Tel: 813-818-9400
Fax: 813-818-9004



Q: Are there restaurants near the hospital, house, hotels, etc?
A: There are a number of restaurants in Oldsmar and by the house. The closest restaurants to the hospital are a quick 2 minute drive north, or towards Oldsmar.

Q: Are there stores near the hospital, hotels, house, etc?
A: There are two shopping centers with a Target, Publix, Albertsons, and smaller stores two minutes north of the hospital. Countryside Mall is less than 10 minutes west of the hospital. There is a Super Wal-Mart, Lowe's, and Publix in Oldsmar. There is a Publix near the house.

Contact Information

Q: What is the best way to reach Jessica and/or Brad?
A: There are three ways.
1. Call the hospital and ask to be transferred to our room phone.
2. Call Jessica's cell
3. Call Brad's cell
Depending on where Jessica is in the birthing process, it may be necessary to leave a message.

Miscellaneous Information
Q: What can we do to help?
A: We are looking for volunteers to walk and feed Sierra while we are in the hospital. She only needs to go outside 2-3 times a day.

Q: Anything else?
A: We don't know since we've never done this before! We imagine we could use help in getting and preparing food, running errands, laundry, and other seemingly boring, but crucial, everyday tasks.