too early to pack bag??

[Lea79]

hello and congrats on your upcoming bub! Very exciting time for you!

Big stretchy nighties are a must, anything thats comfy and doesn't rub on your tummy in case you have to go for a c-section. A few of the women I've come across have used disposable undies so they didn't have to give their hubbies bloody undies to take home, i thought that was pretty neat u can get them from the chemist. Definitely lollies during labour, u cant bear to have anything more n gives u extra energy. ur hubby mite wana bring sum board shorts, most women sit in the shower leaning over their hubby and he gets saturated lol. Definitely bring your own pillow, most hospitals dont have enuf and are never comfy so u want plenty especially if you are breastfeeding. For bubby take heaps of singlets and jumpsuits but just one going home outfit, all they wear in hospital is their little jumpsuits and lotsa bunny rugs. I think thats all i can come up with at the moment, all the best and happy labouring!

Leanne
student midwife and registered nurse

[butterflyz2]

Hi ladies,

well heres my list, as well as the hospitals.

For mums:

t-shirt or nightie for labouring if not wearing hospital gown
day clothes, ie tracksuit/comfy casual or night wear like gown, tops/shirts with front buttons, for easy access to breast feeding
slippers
socks
maternity bras or crop tops
underwear disposable or black
toiletries, ie toothpaste/brush, hairband, brush,comb,shampoo/cond, bodywash, towel, toilet paper, hair dryer. (maybe some lippy, deodorant to freshen up)
breast pads
2 packets of maternity pads or overnight pads (get extra if needed)
1 pen and pad
camera or video (make sure its charged!lol)
lollies
change coins for phone
Magazine or book (if got the time for you!lol)
boomerang or standard pillow lol

Extras that im taking since i had trouble with breastfeeding and if stuck in hospital longer, eg a week, then you better double up with clothes and pads for you and bubs!!!

formula
bottles, teats and yes the good old breast pump doesnt go astray.

For baby:

1 packet of disposable nappies and disposable bags to put used nappies in
bunny rugs either cotton or muslin, maybe a baby blanket
cotton balls, face washer, baby towel
baby bath soap, shamp and conditioner
baby wipes, powder, barrier cream
baby clothing ie caps, singlets, socks, suits, mittens (take as much depending on climate and how long your staying).

extras:
dummies, bibs, bottles, spare teats, pads, lots and lots of pads!!!!!lol.

Anything else that might pop up, will add to list.

Mel

[bigbubbabelly]

I am already packed. LOL! I have three different bags. My Birth bag, Big bag and Baby bag. My hospital provides everything for baby apart from going home outfit. They won't let use a video camera!!


I packed pretty much everything that the other threads said, but I think almond oil to wash baby with. Great for yukky frist baby poos, rescue remedy, calendula and anica and pawpaw oitment (my friend said the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour stuff - like pawpaw oitment) can be used for for sore womens bits and nipples. Lavender pillow - just the small ones you buy for undie draws.

Food for at the hospital - musli bars, soups, whatever.
Some women suggested gatrorade or an electrolyte drink. Have to buy this. But I went for apple juice instead!

Hope this helps

[jma]

Hi!!

I may be repeating what some people have said before but I'll add anyway! These are the most important I think. I won't add everything, there are some really good lists above and as I said, I will only be repeating!

* Good fitting black undies are best. You need them to be firm so they hold everything in place and black so if you do leak, you won't have stains! And lots of 'em!
* Your own pillow! Godsend for a half-decent nights sleep (I never slept that well in hosp. I was always too excited or overtired to sleep.)
* A book. You will probably get a little bored in between visiting hours and bub sleeps so much the first few days, you need something to get by. You can't rely on TV!
* Panadol. I always take my own. Midwives get busy and sometimes it can be over an hour before they get back to you with some panadol for after birth pains.
* Don't forget your purse/handbag! When you are filling out forms you will need certain information (from what I can remember) that you carry in your purse/handbag! And a pen!

Hope these help!!

Good luck, I'm not that far away myself! The above lists have been handy for me as well as I seem to have forgotton some them!!

Jean

[AliciaK]

It's never to early to pack your bags as far as I was concerned. I had almost 4 weeks to go when I went to hospital and gave birth.... I was so glad my DH pushed me to pack my bags with 6 weeks to go!!! It's better to have the bag packed than be rushing around home trying to remember things whilst having contractions

[MrsBump]

My bag has been packed for a few weeks now, i like to be over prepared than under prepared.
I just have to pop a few little things in it now, but thats it!
Goodluck!!