What did you pack?
Labour bag: face washers, wet wipes, wheat bag, socks, nightie, socks, bikini for shower/bath, snacks, lip balm, rescue remedy. The only things I used were the face washers and lip balm.
Hospy bag: pjs, trackie pants, dressing gown, BF singlets, socks, slippers, toiletries, 2 packs of maternity pads, disposable breast pads, pack of cheap granny knickers, a book (LOL!).
What did you WISH you'd packed?
An extra pack of pads and Lansinoh cream for my poor cracked nipples.
What was the best thing?
The BF singlets. So convenient.
And what do I need for bubs?
I took nappies, a few 0000 and 000 Bonds wondersuits, singlets, socks, mittens, beanies and a special going-home outfit that DH picked out. The only thing she wore was the special outfit! I ended up using the hospital's little gowns for babies, they were heaps easier for all the changes. She also got too hot in the onesies plus swaddling etc as it was quite warm in there.
My hospital gave me a list and it's pretty good. We found from last time we didn't really need to add much. I'll be in hospital for 5 days.
So in my bag this time is:
For labour - Nightie to labour in. Bathers for DH. Headband. Gatorade. Muesli bars. First photo of DD. Ipod.
For stay - Pregnancy information record/Pre natal info from Ob. Health fund card/Medicare card/Blood group card. Nightie, pjs and dressing gown. Two tracksuits, tshirts, slippers and thongs. Toiletries (bought a new toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, showergel, chap stick and deodorant so they could go straight in and I wouldn't forget). Maternity pads (3 packs). Maternity bras. Undies. Box of nursing pads. Tissues. Pen. Baby record book. Crossword puzzle book. Phone charger. Lansinoh (I didn't know about it last time, but it helped so much once I got some). Panadol. Toiletries and pjs for DH.
For baby - 7 jumpsuits, mix of 00000 and 0000. 7 singlets, same mix of sizes. Curash. Cotton wool balls. Newborn nappies (for leaving hospital - nappies are supplied during stay). Mittens, booties and beanie. Outfit to go into warmer for when baby is born. Coming home outfit. Bunny rugs/wraps. My hospital policy was to have a pram/carrier to carry baby out when leaving so our pram has been converted and DH will bring that in.
I still have to organise a TENS machine, so that will go in too.
Last time, I wish I'd packed the Lansinoh and panadol. I had no idea you could prepare your nipples before birth, and it would have really helped. Panadol, well last time I had a vaginal birth and had stitches and the following day I asked for panadol. The nurse on duty wouldn't give me any until my ob had signed off on it. When the shirt changed and I got a new midwife, she asked if I'd had any pain relief and I explained that I needed panadol but OB hadn't said yes, she rolled her eyes and just gave it to me, saying it was only panadol and she'd get the ob to sign it off later. I waited 8 hours for it in the end. So this time I'll ask, but if they don't give it to me, then I'll just take it myself.
What was the best thing? Best thing was probably a pen and paper to be honest. I could jot down what people bought for DD so I didn't forget as days went on, so I could send out thank yous. It was also great for writing down which side I'd fed DD from and for how long so I knew which side to start from the following feed. We didn't remember to take anything in for labour!
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