first time with DS we had DS in the pram - it was already there as they encouraged people to take walks with bub and family in the grounds while we were in hospital. We also have to take out a LOT of stuff as I was in over Christmas and everyone came and had Christmas morning in the hospital with us (and yes I do mean everyone - MIL, mum, me and DH, my two SIL and their families - I think even great grandma was there???)

With DD she went home in the wrap/sling - I felt so good being able to pop her in there and walk out.

As for walking out to the car and being horrified I walked myself out of the birthing suite with bub and my bags and went and sat in the waiting area as they left me in the birthing room and it was freezing, mind you that was after a VB not a c-sec.