Tuesday, October 28, 2008
What should I pack - HELP!
So I was just reading my cousin Sami's blog and she was talking about packing a bag for the hospital. I realized that I need to do that too!! But since this is my first time with this stuff, I don't know anything, what all do I need? They don't keep you in the hospital very long anymore, do they? So I don't need to pack a whole lot of stuff, right? You see where I'm going with this?! Please comment with your best advice, I'd love to hear it! Thanks in advance!
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I always pack too much so I am probably not the best one to answer, but I will anyway. Take some soft socks and maybe some slippers, of course extra undergarments and a nursing bra and all that fun stuff. A robe is nice to have for trips to the bathroom so your backside doesn't stick out the hospital gown. Makeup and hair products are great to make you feel like a new woman after your first post delivery shower. (also good for all the pictures that will be taken) I took a Nintendo DS to kill time, but a book or magazines or dvd's would be good too. A take home outfit for baby, some newborn diapers, burp cloth, a binky if you are going to use one, a couple of receiving blankets....
Don't take your pre-pregnancy clothes! It is just discouraging. Take smaller maternity clothes or really baggy non maternity clothes to go home in.
Oh, and I like to take my own pillow, but if you do make sure you put a bright pillowcase on it so it doesn't get confused with the hospital pillows.
I pack:
Prego clothes to go home in.
Undies
Nursing bra and pads
Boobie cream
Sock and slippers (I don't bring a robe because I don't like getting "junk" on it. I wear a hospital gown backwards.)
Take home outfit for baby
My toiletries
Pacifier
A personal smallish blanket (I hate the hospital ones)
Maybe a pillow.
That's it. At least for now. I don't even bring any entertainment. I never use it.
Wow, only 26 days to go! Awesome! Sounds like you've had all the advice you need on packing. Email me your home address, will you please?
I also pack way too much stuff! But I have c-sections so I am there at least 3 if not 4 days.
Definitely bring some warm socks
All your toiletries you would take with you on a trip. I usually wear my hair in a ponytail so I don't worry about things like blow dryers and curling irons
Chapstick
Most comfortable pregnancy clothes
I try to just be comfortable!
Oh and don't forget your tooth brush!
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