too early to pack bag??

[bugalug]

Hi there!!

As you can see i have just ticked over into 3rd trimester!! hehe very excited....

was wondering if it is too early to pack the bag for hopsital??

What are the essentials i need for bub and myself?? would like to hear what others packed and used, and things that were packed that weren't needed?

looking forward to hearing ur replies!

[The[cookie]Doctor]

There's no such thing as too prepared, hence of course it's not too early to pack!!!

The essentials i'd pack that aren't 'obvious' are:
A good roll (or two) of really soft quality toilet paper. There is nothing worse than hossy TP in the first few days.
Some URAL. It alkalinises (i'm positive that isn't really a word) your wee. Really really good stuff.

Then you've got pads, breast pads, mat. bras, a dressing gown, slippers, a hair dryer can be really good on stitches! Make sure you have breastfeeding friendly tops!

I didn't use one single thing i packed in my labour bag but... gatorade, music player, massage oil, bathers (well a top) for you and support person (for the bath), snacks...

Ill come back when i think of more.

[foreva*your*mummy]

Hi there congrats!!
I dont think its ever to early to pack a bag, its up to you and its fantastic that you are so excited!! i was to with my 2 boys.
I dont really remember what i packed, so i cant give you advice on that sorry
all the best
krissy

[~*Niadalla*~]

It's NEVER too early to be prepared!!! Anything can happen
um i can barely remember what I packed. A nightie for labour, that didn't get used until after as I stripped off before I began pushing, LOTS of surfboard type pads, LOTS of old/yucky undies... grandma ones are excellent as they hold evreything in, ural to help ease the pain of #1's ( I didn't use it, but have heard it's very good), Baby book/record book, to fill in when visiting hours are over, you can't sleep, and theres noone to talk to, LOLLIES!!!!, energy drinks, SOCKS!!! you're feet get mega cold, Towels just in case the hospy doesn't supply.... not sure of what else for you

For bubs, about 5-10 outfits... I may have gone overboard, but better safe than sorry. Nappies to use to go home, bathing accessories( an icecream tub with cotton wool balls, cotton tips, baby bath etc), beanies, socks, blankets for going home.

umm.. soo much I have probably missed, but my brain was misplaced during labour ( I swear!!), so someone else will be able to fill you in on the other basics.
How exciting!! 3rd Tri! Not long to go now, good luck

[Hayden_Sam_Adam]

firstly congrats! and i think i packed my bag when i was still in 2nd tri i just added to it as time went on and im still adding to it cause i didnt want to go puitting in munchy food if i werent to go into labour till 41 weeks so i am just about to put in the final touches of my bag.
Many many woman told me to pack plenty of black undies that was allways there number one thing to tell me to pack. clothes for you and him to go home in. and plenty of batteries for photos.

good luck with everything

[Kristin27]

Hi,

I'm 35 weeks and have almost finished packing my bags, I'd better hurry up!!

A couple of good ideas I've been given to pack are:

Lollies for labor to give you energy. I've already cheated and eaten the packed of snakes I packed! Guess I'll just have to buy more!

Comfortable clothes for DH - just in case he arrives at the birth in his suit from work? I've packed him some bathers (for use in the shower if I have one), trackie pants and two t-shirts.

I still haven't decided what to wear during labor, I know it should be something I don't mind getting blood and ick on, was going to wear one of DH's old t-shirts but won't be able to BF straight away with that on? Hmmm.... I'll get back to you about that...

[MummyDuck]

Im slowly packing my bags so just on the labour thing...... I went into a mens store and bought in the biggest size a button up work shirt. Just a cheapie $10 one and its fantastic. Covers my bum but can be unbuttoned when it comes time to push so I have skin to skin contact. I have asked DP to wear it around the house so itr smells like him by the time I get to use it. I'm a bit soppy like that LOL.

[Kristin27]

Great idea smudgies_mum, I really want to wear something that covers my bum! But also that I can unbutton for skin-to-skin contact..... I'll go and get a shirt tomorrow! Thanks!