too early to pack bag??

[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!!