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Show ww February HILL TOP TIMES Ws 7 Three little words were all I had to hear, and a smile covered my face as I lay my head back down on the delivery table. My husband, Loren, was right by my side as Brian Casey Stendahl took his first breath and uttered his first cry. For us, nine months of eager anticipation were successfully over, and we had a son. It is now five weeks later, and I am sitting here at my typewriter in an attempt to express my gratitude to the USAF Hospital Hill staff for the excellent treatment and care I received, as well as to try and encourage any expecting mother to follow through with the prenatal and care offered here at the base facility. and I arrived here at Hill from flight husband When'my school, my pregnancy was already well into the seventh month. It was with a feeling of uncertainty that I first n clinic. approached the I must say it did not take me long to feel at ease with the monthly, and finally weekly visits required of all expecting mothers. I always felt as though there was a purpose for these visits, and I appreciated the concern which was being shown for me and the baby in it's prenatal development. I might add, as a bit of levity, that I never did especially enjoy being weighed at every visit, (fully clothed and shoes too! ) nor did I look forward to the periodic blood work which was to make sure I was taking my little iron pills! However, even these discomforts were tolerable when one realized their importance to the baby's growth and health. These visits also helped to make those last few months go faster as I looked forward to my day of delivery. post-partu- m Ob-Gy- X "y Sandra Stendahl When the day came for Brian to arrive, Loren and I made the drive up to Ward III early in the morning. Loren was encouraged to remain with me during labor and delivery, and we both were able to participate together in the birth of our son. This privilege is not offered at every hospital, and it does make the birth experience meaningful and lasting for both the mother and father. Following delivery, I found myself back in my private room and the next phase of care began. We have many advantages here at Hill not often enjoyed by larger and more crowded institutions which should not be overlooked. I found that my stay on the maternity floor was not only extremely helpful and informative, but lots of fun. Since this was my first child, I did need some extra guidance and coaching especially in the area of breast feeding. It was always possible for me to receive this help whenever necessary due to the intimacy of the ward, and V Maj. (Dr.) Lynn T. Daton shows Sandy Stendahl her son moments after birth. Brian Casey was born Dec. 15 at 1:06 p.m. He weighed 6 pouncs 7 ounces and was 20 inches tall. chief at USAF Doctor Dayton is Obstetrics-Gynecolog- y Hill. Hospital Brian and I are now home, and he has already gained about three and a half pounds, and I'm happy to say that I've lost a few! Last week marked our six week visit after delivery, and it will be our final phase of maternity care. I sincerely hope that I have given a little insight to an expectant mother into the Hill maternity ward and it's services. It was for me a place of excitement and joy, and I only wish that I could be here long enough to have all my children under it's wing. results (SAT. ACT. etc.) the Brunch. The completed applications must be in the three chairman. Barbara guidance counselor. Other indications of character will of the committee Shin-paug- h, be must Applicants bonafide dependents of a military member (regardless 1 i 4 Pick the right day to test drive a Volkswagen and you'll havethe road to yourself. - - - of rank or grade) on active duty, assigned to Hill AFB. They must be graduating high school seniors of a Utah High school and must rank within the upper 15 percent of their class. Anyone who accepts another scholarship of SWK) or more from any other source for the immediately following school year will be excluded from this award. The recipients will be chosen on the basis of high school grades and point written recom- mendations from either high school teachers, principal, or be considered. The applications will be number coded by the before committee scholarship these are applications submitted to the Board, which (Continued from page 22) acres acquired under bedlam conditions a few hours after the territory was opened. The Pennington home on Minuteman Avenue. HAFB, is eclectic in decor. Louise has mementos handed down from family members, a sampler done in 1810 . a bit of silk from an ancestor's endeavor in Indiana to raise silkworms, a wooden needlecase. tintypes, books and scissors used by her grandmother when she taught Commander's will consist of at least three senior military men. without eligible dependents, chosen by the base commander. All identifying statements will be school. deleted from all applications Being landbound in Kansas to insure the greatest amount created an intense interest in of fairness in selection. the sea and prints of sailing For further information, yachts of the American Cup please contact Barbara Races hanti on the walls of the Shinpaugh at foyer. An American ship's 773-254- 9 WHAM uu CARPET CLEANERS - COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL '.It " '"''! fl(" ' "3 r! 3-ST- EP EXCLUSIVE METHOD s 2U (XTlf '. " ; tiO'' O' "'J f a1', k een 1 'j e yo j too ' c' . '' o fo-j- ' - 7 r 'o 'eav co-3- . 3 C1 I China Sea o'cs o r. v co' ''r-j- cw a o- - o '3 t-'- ; wt o i rit'i 20 f.syoTTiNS j Jj stairway. collection of prints featuring cats are hung on one A wall of the living room. A beautiful throw rug. hooked by Bob and Louise is an attraction at one end of that room. Unusual rocks and driftwood are centers of interest. Louise is a voracious reader, presently into five lHoks. Her pioneer heritage has led to her enjoyment of the history of our country, western history and she says she is a real "(lag ly waver." I)uise has been active in Girl Scouts and Red Cross. She was a professional florist for ten years and her favorite hobby is flower arrangement and design. She created many the beautiful Christmas decorations in the Officers' Club this past season. Presently she is instructing the senior citizens of the of Golden Hours Club in Ogden in flower potpourri class they want to learn aUiut flower design She is a member of the Bertha Kccles Community Art Center. She loves to cook and one of her goals is to be a forenvjst gourmet cook. loutse loves Air Force life. She considers it an excellent a 3333 Wall Avenue CM' 3319 SO. 1900 W., EOT 4 HtlM CUAKIXS Pen- awhile and travel plansinclude a trip bv rail from Vladivostok to Moscow. Hill AFB i Louises faorte station so far. She would like to 5ce more our,r pff.ple join OWC to contribute tbnr ibrancy and ideas to the organization The OWC is happy to have luise Pennington scattering b'T tumbWeed seeds among g'l - our nington plan on traveling for with this Ad Rov Strong .Motors to know after retirement the DISCOUNT CALL from the hangs over the country, its different patterns of living and a way of absorbing the best of what it offers into her own life. Even t' CO"1' "i CO 1 lantern, salvaged opportunity c- Rsl Our fair lady average, qualification test by March 30. A'f:' V SON were not bound by strictly organized hospital schedules, but rather free to express themselves at any time and be promptly and competantly administered to. Daily visits by a doctor and pediatritian were also included in each day's routine. When it was time for me to leave the ward, I expressed a desire to go home. Each patient is free to determine (within reason) her own day of departure, and I never felt pressured to leave, and did so when I was ready. hands Sr ' ' nt Two S700 scholarships will be awarded at the OWC May " ;. " i Scholarship available ' "A -- mother thanks USAF Hospital Mil A JC ' ' " ratio. it's outstanding I found that both the needs of the mother and the baby nurse-patie- ' 2, 1973 us |