Yes, the hossy did give me a list. I'll have to find it again, I think I thought some things on there were going to be useless, and others not. Tinted moisturiser, check. Mascara, check. Lip gloss, check, check, check! (Well maybe I want to wear the tinted one. Or the glossy one. Or maybe my lips are just plain 'ole dry! ). Even though I always have lip balm with me, I never used it in my last labour, even though my lips were so dry (I'm sure it had to do with how I was breathing/the nos), so I would just get the Man to put a little bit of water on them (via sign language of course!)

I actually didn't mind the hossy toilet paper, even with stitches!

I'm sorry, that is the thought of the Man trying to squeeze himself into my little g's! And I think I'm glad my granny knickers are all pinky and girly! I had to buy them especially for the last birth!

Bon, I agree on the food! But luckily I found the kitchenette. I could often be found in there in the middle of the night (sometimes twice in one night!) making myself something (usually cereal, not much else there!) and a cup of tea (especially when I felt cold from having a temp.)

Deni, I have also heard of people packing (or at least checking with the hossy if they have them) a hair dryer for 'down there'.

Kaz, I thought of packing a bar of sard soap this time too. And isn't it wonderful how smells make you remember things? I've already packed a new bottle of scented body wash to take!

Sangie, am taking bed socks this time too! I only used my hot/cold pack to try and warm myself at night when I got a bad temperature when my milk came through. Good idea on taking your own breast pump too. Adding that to my list right now.

This has been really interesting to see what others have taken. And how we all seem to feel about books and magazines! Is there anyone else?