Calling all Moms.....

cnj050607

Ok, So i have not "packed a bag" for the hospital in 5 years now.  We started it a while ago, but I dont know what to finnish it with.  This is what I have so far...

A go home outfit for the baby
The Baby Books (for the little footprint / hand prints.. they told us to bring them). 
Snacks for Carl (he will get low blood sugar and get shakey if he doesnt eat)
My Rice Sock (carl is insisting)
Bathroom things (Shampoo / Soap / Deoderant / Toothbrush and Paste / Mouthwash / Comb)

Ok, so that is it so far.  I know I need a go home outfit for myself (going to Old Navy later to find some comfy lounge pants). Also, what things should we bring for Carl?  He knows he wants to bring a change of clothes, but anything else I should reccomend for him?

TIA!!!  Im sooo last minute suzy on this stuff!

ChefSarah22

Are you delivering at St. Joe's?  If so, they don't have internet in patient rooms.  I would bring a boppy pillow if you plan to breastfeed.  I was told chapstick is helpful but never used it.  Hmm, I'll keep thinking.

mrs.magoo

iPod or any kind of CD you may want to listen to

Deodorant for your DH, toothbrush, gum, mints

,,,you don't really need much - your own pillow if you want, I guess...but you sound pretty set...maybe a magazine or something to read while you are waiting for the induction to take place... 

WideSmileMama

If you're delivering at St. Joe's, TerriD will give you a rice sock while you are there - so you don't need to bring one - just ask her for one!

I never packed stuff for DH, told him to pack his own damned bag!  I realize more and more everyday on this board what an awful wife I am, KWIM?

Don't forget a pair of slippers if you don't like hospital-issued slipper socks because they will MAKE you wear them!

ChefSarah22

ooh yeah, slippers for you and DH.

harvest-wed

i had to wear dh's slippers home cuz my feet were so swollen!

nail file for baby

big brother presents?

 

 

MrsDeputyChief

your DH may want a towel, the hospital ones are small.

Mindy-lou

Chapstick

Lotion

Hair elastics

Nail file for baby

Slippers or flip-flops

Pillows

Phone chargers

Camera

Laptop

I-pod

DH brought several changes of clothes (since we were in Lebanon he couldn't come home), something to sleep in, flip-flops, reading material, his toiletries & glasses, a few snacks & drinks, $ for the cafe & change for vending machines.

PenguinGirl06

St Joe's have rice socks.

What we found handy:

iPod or music

focal point (we brought my fave teddy bear)

watch?

Boppy

camera

deodorant (you get sweaty after all that pushing!)

notepad & paper, if you want to make notes or anything

cell phone & charger

list of people to contact & their #'s?

snacks

PS- The nurses there are the BEST! ?They brought me about 80 glasses of apple-cran juice, because that's all I craved.?

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harvest-wed

mindy's hair elastic tip reminded me that after pushing for about 3 hours my hair was a total RATS nest, I only put up the top not the back, thinking the pony tail would be uncomfortable.  Well anyway I actually wish I had brought No More Tangles, I have REALLY thick hair! 

Inlove05

I would also add extra clothes for you to wear while in the hospital.  You'll have to wear the jonny while in labor, but afterwards you may want to wear you're own clothes. = )  Bathrobe, slippers, your own pillow.  Anything that will make you comfortable and feel like yourself! = )  GOOD LUCK!!

cnj050607

Thanks girls! I am rushing around getting all this together now, ha-ha!  As well as trying to do some laundry to make sure Chad has his things together (the boys are at their dads... Chad is going to stay with Carls aunt because he wants to be close when the baby comes).