Hospital Bag List
*My husband ;) can't leave with out him!!!
*Birth Plan Print Out
*A couple of outfits for me. (I was thinking of maybe a dress -as it's loose and comfortable but would look good for pictures)
*Clothes for James.
*Take home outfit for Olivia
*Baby Book (to get her foot stamped in)
*Chapstick
*Snacks
*Shampoo, Conditioner, Blow Dyer, Make up bag (If visitors are coming or if we are taking pictures I want to look decent)
*Bathrobe
*Slippers or Flip Flops
*I might want to bring a pillow...maybe even a blanket?
*Camera
*Ipod/speakers
*Tablet
*Chargers
*Boppy Pillow to nurse
*Undercover (so visitors can't see)
*Nursing bra/pads
Any Suggestions? Am I over doing it? Did I forget something? What were things you brought that you used, or WISHED you would have brought?
3 comments:
my visit to the hospital was kind of simple. I really didn't pack a bag. I grabbed a couple diapers and an outfit for the baby and the clothes I went in were the ones I came home in. I was home within 24 hours. sounds like you are planning for more of a celebration...which is super neat.
SOCKS!! Warm socks! That hospital floor is COLD and I totally forgot to pack socks! (It was August, you'd think it wasn't a big deal.)
Also, printing out a birth plan is nice and all, but it will be thrown in the trash. Make your husband shove it in their faces. Print out multiples and shove it in the new nurses' faces for each shift. Find someone who will be your advocate and make it their personal mission to inform them, because if you don't...well...they just take over. Like they did with me. Be loud, be firm, and volunteer the information--they don't ask about it or prompt you in any way.
This may be redundant, since you took that rockstar class, but it's worth bringing up...if only so you don't end up like me!
Kris... I know, it's a bit extravagant. Im rethinking a few items. I don't want to leave anything behind, although what I think I might do is just leave a big chunk in the car and if I happen to need it's there. I dunno though, Im debating.
Keira, thank you!!! My Mother in law is coming to be my "seasoned nurse" or "doula". Who has had 8 children natural. I've already explained what I need from her being there. She KNOWS the doctors will take over, and has experience with speaking up. I'm asking her for 1. emotional support after contractions, and 2. I need/want her to voice my beliefs to the doctors.
Don't say "youll end up like me" like it's a bad thing! Having a baby is ALWAYS something to feel empowered by. You gave life to healthy sweet little boy whom adores you. That is no small task!
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