I packed mine at 37 weeks, just after I finished work ,somehow convinced I was going to go early. So much for that theory! This was after my baby shower and after I had washed all the baby's things and set up the nursery, etc. I have 3 bags really, my 'in labour bag' which is small, a hospital-stay bag and the baby's bag which DH will keep in the car until we need it.

I agree that it is such a reality check to find yourself folding itty-bitty baby clothes and nursing tops and stuff. Just taking those tiny 000 bonds singlets off the washing line had me going "awwww!"

The only annoying thing with packing early is that half the thing you pack you end up digging out again to use, so I guess my bag is a work in progress. It is all very exciting though.

Someone asked me if I had remembered to pack makeup so I'd look presentable in photos. LOL The idea of bothering about lip gloss and concealer hadn't occurred to me. But I packed it anyway!

Neuri