Horray for boob-high undies!!!! They will be your best friend... Take lots incase you need a few changes in the first days.

I used my own pads after the first day of using those GINORMOUS hospital ones. Much comfier.

I loved my nursing nightie but in the day I didnt want to be wearing a nightie all the time. I just wore my maternity pants and huge tshirts. My trousers were of the mile high variety also. One thing I will say is I found trying to breastfeed with a massive tshirt falling down and getting in the way was annoying so try to find big tops with at least a half button front.

I didnt even look at the books or mags I took. I was so busy with the baby, visitors, bloody hospital staff in the room every 2seconds that when I had a moment I just wanted to veg with the telly or close my eyes. I had a wheat pack but didnt really use that either.

I used my essential oils for comfort as I was pretty emotional (make that 'beside myself') on day 3/4/5. soft tissues if you cry a lot.

Slip on shoes but I only used them when I went outside. It was plenty warm enough inside to go without slippers. I had a bathroom adjoining my room too so I didnt use the robe I took either.

Take nice shampoo and shower gell. also face moisturiser as you will be in airconditioning constantly for days on end.

Phone charger and address book. Camera!

Enormous shopping bag for all the pressies. You will be surprised how many you get!

Coins for the snack machine. Yes you get offered tea/coffee a million times a day but you might like a soft drink or a lolly

I used our own baby clothes and nappies as the hospital baby gowns looked really uncomfortable. They provided bath stuff and bedding.

Good luck. Speedy recovery! Enjoy your baby moon