Things I have found usefull to know or think of but only know cos i've had a baby B4.

[Crystalwings]

Didn't do it this time but wish i had remembered to pack a roll of Cottonelle. Man hospital loo paper is terrible on a third degree tear!!!

Use breastmilk and air on nipples and avoid putting anything else on them as temping as it is. I found creams and lanolin only created the perfect breeding ground for infection.
Once your milk comes in don't let your nipples get to wet as water logged nipples can get sore very easily.
Those breast pads that you can heat up or refrigerate help with sore boobs, engorgement etc
Make sure your SO changes sheets and towels before you get home so your bed feels extra good that first night.
Sleep with a towel under you or under your sheet to help absorb leakage.
get some nut bars for the pantry for a protein boost when you can't have a meal.
Having a little bag of cheap, small toys for my daughter to open and play with when she visited me in the hospital made her feel special too and it was a sanity saver a couple of times.
Make sure there is plenty of panadol in the cupboard.
Get a good refillable drink bottle for bf
inform yourself about bf before bub arrives and join the aba or do lots of reading prior to giving birth.
Get your SO to read birth books and techniques and talk about ways they can support you during labor

[MrsBexie]

Didn't do it this time but wish i had remembered to pack a roll of Cottonelle. Man hospital loo paper is terrible on a third degree tear!!!

Use breastmilk and air on nipples and avoid putting anything else on them as temping as it is. I found creams and lanolin only created the perfect breeding ground for infection.
Once your milk comes in don't let your nipples get to wet as water logged nipples can get sore very easily.
Those breast pads that you can heat up or refrigerate help with sore boobs, engorgement etc
Make sure your SO changes sheets and towels before you get home so your bed feels extra good that first night.
Sleep with a towel under you or under your sheet to help absorb leakage.
get some nut bars for the pantry for a protein boost when you can't have a meal.
Having a little bag of cheap, small toys for my daughter to open and play with when she visited me in the hospital made her feel special too and it was a sanity saver a couple of times.
Make sure there is plenty of panadol in the cupboard.
Get a good refillable drink bottle for bf
inform yourself about bf before bub arrives and join the aba or do lots of reading prior to giving birth.
Get your SO to read birth books and techniques and talk about ways they can support you during labor

YUP! I was using Lansinoh after every feed and in between too and by 6 weeks I got pretty bad thrush and cracked nipples!! It was meant to prevent it and ended up doing more harm than good.
Change your breastpads often too! I have used every brand and cotton ones (avent ones) and the best brand BY FAR is the J&J ones.. they are the thickest, most comfortable and aren't itchy or scratchy at all!!!

[Crystalwings]

Just thought of another one.
Once your bleeding settles down a bit use the extra long night pads. They are way more comfortable then maternity pads but still have plenty of coverage for leaks.
When in hospital take advantage of using hospital pads if they let you, you forget how expensive they are. Also stock up if you see them on special while you are pg. For the last few weeks i would just buy a packet each week i went shopping.