"ppl who have given birth : what shld i put in my hospital bag?"
i'm 30 weeks tomorrow and i need this bag packed asap for my sanity i am a particular person (to put it lightly) and i dont wanna have the babies in the car because i take forever dictating what to grab to my husband
i bought three new tank tops and three pairs of cute socks i am looking for a short robe that i can breastfeed in after they are born i am writing my granola birth plan this week i need a play list cookies or something for the nursing staff what else? my bradley method teacher recommended something for soft lighting will they let me deliver in my own clothes? what wld i be most comfortable in? ummmmmmmmmmmm
i mean i give a fck but i don't give that much of a fck
1. "you know" In response to Reply # 0 Mon Dec-22-14 11:38 AM by GirlChild
i don't really think i went all out with this i knew i wanted to be comfortable i just packed some comfortable pjs that would be easy to nurse in, something that wraps in the front is fine, or actually just a lose tank top fitting pjs. a nursing bra, i was able to buy one at the hospital and it was the same price as online. i really recommend the brand anita.
i had clothes to go home in and one or two outfits for him to leave the hospital in. i don't know how your hospital is but ours gave us tons of baby blankets, diapers and even onesies. we ended up not really needing most of what we were told to pack. however, k was born in the summer and it's cold as hell there so you'll be packing so much more.
nipple pads and nipple cream they gave me a free breast pump, like a tiny plastic one but i used that throughout the first 8 months. you might want an industrial once since you're feeding two.
oh i had my laptop there but my room ended up having tv with cable, lol. and my hospital food was actually pretty good. honestly you'll be so tired you'll probably just sleep.
>i don't really think i went all out with this >i knew i wanted to be comfortable >i just packed some comfortable pjs that would be easy to nurse >in, something that wraps in the front is fine, or actually >just a lose tank top fitting pjs. a nursing bra, i was able to >buy one at the hospital and it was the same price as online. i >really recommend the brand anita.
oh duh yeah i think i need to buy some of these today lol
>nipple pads and nipple cream >they gave me a free breast pump, like a tiny plastic one but i >used that throughout the first 8 months. you might want an >industrial once since you're feeding two.
obama care mandates your insurance gives you two! i have two nice ones ready to go v exciting lol
i mean i give a fck but i don't give that much of a fck
2. "the contents of my go bag:" In response to Reply # 0 Mon Dec-22-14 11:40 AM by JellyBean
pads--the big thick ones full brief drawls soft comfortable shoes nursing bra/nursing pads socks books my phone charger baby's go home outfit baby's hospital pictures outfit $12 money order for the baby's Birth Certificate camera + extra sd card batteries for my camera Pajamas Pajamas that looked like lounge wear that could be worn home I also brought my laptop
the one thing I left home was lotion...my god mother bought me the biggest bottle of Jergan's I had ever seen...I actually just finished using it a few months ago (4 years later)
*edit* my mom actually brought an empty bag with her as she would empty out the cart everytime they would bring the baby in.
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4. "gatorade for the both of you." In response to Reply # 0 Mon Dec-22-14 12:41 PM by Bruce Belafonte
and perhaps a blunt for afterwards?
that shit is like... the most intense relay race there is. i was running around the room nonstop catching comment and holding hands and bringing water and wiping forehead and face.
all the while trying not to vomit and cry in horror.
luckily the labor was quick. try to bowchickawowow the night before. worked like a charm. spent one hour watching her breakdance.
> >>will they let me deliver in my own clothes? > >ive never heard of this question? >why wouldn't you just wear a hospital gown?
bc i am particular i wld much rather be in my own clothing rather than some thin, used-by-a-million-people hospital gown some hospitals seem to let you and some dont we have a tour tonight so i'm gonna ask
i mean i give a fck but i don't give that much of a fck
>I was stuck at the hospital with no toothbrush, no deodorant, >and no lotion because we were focused on her stuff. > >Oh, and pack an extra bag for all the stuff you're gonna get >while you're there (gifts, kid supplies, etc.). > >We walked out with two big ass garbage bags of stuff because >we only packed for coming and not going. > > >my avy: Deep in your heart, you know he's right: >http://coreyrichardsonneedsajob.com/ >my hustle: http://SupaSoulSounds.com > >*RIP: John T. "220v" Richardson, Blessing Benson, and Dilla*
i mean i give a fck but i don't give that much of a fck
14. "And make sure people bring food for HIM too... " In response to Reply # 13
The hospital only covers your meals, so when the food comes to the room, ain't gonna be shit for him lest you loan a couple of fries or a bite of your sandwich.
If you're putting in special orders for outside food (see: sushi), make sure you get enough for him too.
We spent three days in that hospital and I only took one shower and ate two meals. 110% of your needs are taken care of, 0% of his are.
26. "when my wife was down we doubled up on the meals for me too" In response to Reply # 20
but i usually would go down to the cafe and get us whatever was the hot plate of the day which would be different from what they were serving in the rooms well, it would be the same stuff but MORE choices if you walked down to the cafe.
of course, when them bills started rolling in they was hittin us over the head for $9.95 for each additional meal we ordered
16. "pjs and underwear" In response to Reply # 0 Mon Dec-22-14 01:32 PM by SHAstayhighalways
i was in a hospital gown the whole time tho. was in pain from the csection plus trying to breastfeed and really couldnt be bothered to put on anything else
edited to add i had forgotten toiletries but my husband brought me some
17. "how was your c section recovery?" In response to Reply # 16
my doctors made me schedule one because the twin i will deliver first is currently breech i am hoping he or she will turn but i know i need to start thinking seriously abt the possibility of a c section
>i was in a hospital gown the whole time tho. >was in pain from the csection plus trying to breastfeed >and really couldnt be bothered >to put on anything else > >edited to add i had forgotten toiletries but my husband >brought me some
i mean i give a fck but i don't give that much of a fck
21. "first few days was bad. couldnt get up & needed a catheter" In response to Reply # 17
after i left the hospital it was about a month before i felt pretty normal except for a numbness around the scar. bending down want painful but felt some discomfort at times. that numb feeling stuck around for months. the discomfort went away before the numb feeling did
30. "more for clarification " In response to Reply # 28
i'm counting the actual day the boy was snatched from my womb since he was born in the morning, as day one. day two was a no go. day three i was much better and i was able to walk.
18. "Omg this might be tmi" In response to Reply # 0
But whatever your "manicuring" regiment is, do it BEFORE you go to the hospital. Like a week before your due date. I forgot and was practically scalped by and old Egyptian woman in front of my MIL. It was so embarrassing.
19. "Omg this might be tmi" In response to Reply # 0
But whatever your "manicuring" regiment is, do it BEFORE you go to the hospital. Like a week before your due date. I forgot and was practically scalped by and old Egyptian woman in front of my MIL. It was so embarrassing.
22. "we dont like hospital linens so BATH TOWELS" In response to Reply # 0
yeah they will give you an endless supply of their 85 thread count quick dry towels but we like the softness and familiarness of our home washed towels
just pack like you're going on a weekend vacation just dont take so many outfits i'd say 2-3 sweatsuits and two cute outfits 1. for the day when your "big group" of family will come thru (you want to be cute and pretty for all the pics)
2. for the day you are paroled (gotta be fly for all the popparazzi that will be outside them glass doors)
also, what was said above YOUR HUSBAND NEEDS STUFF TOO
and most importantly of all CELLPHONE AND DIGICAM CHARGERS
29. "this might be a weird/geeky one" In response to Reply # 0
But I was in the hospital this summer and I'm a gadget fiend But I figure with a photo happy husband btwn the two of you and visitors Things are going to need charging I had two phones and a ipad to charge There simply weren't enough outlets (or outlets within reach) so Travel outlet/extension cord http://officesupplygeek.com/office-electronics/outlets-to-go-portable-extension-cord-expander-and-usb-charger/ Had mine from my trip to LA And that thing came in handy esp for visitors
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for all of the documents, papers you will get a pen your pediatrician and ob/gyn 's numbers so you can schedule follow up appts while you are still in the hospital
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