it's that time again ...

packing the hosptial bag!

less than 6 weeks to go, so I suppose I should get back into this ...

a very different packing list this time I suspect, as there won't be a labour ... so I won't need my fan, snacks, CDs, or any of that ... not that I used any of it really the first time around ...

I'm guessing I'll still need the same amount of comfy undies, surfboard sized pads, clothes and wraps for our bundle of joy, a book or two, something to write in, camera ...

what were your must haves, in your hosptial bags?

Phone charger! I forgot the first time and was very sad.

I'm also a big chocolate fan. Lots of chocolate.

Subbing cause I only have 2 weeks to go and need to know if I'm missing anything important!

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Birth plan with copies. Especially important for a c/s, IMO
Post birth plan
Camera charger

You can have CDs playing for your c/s. i hear whalesong is popular with doctors ;) otherwise whatever music will relax you, make you feel good or something you've shared with bub

Lollies, nut bars etc for late night snacks
Bottle of water

Ear plugs
A present or 2 for the big brother.
Flip-flops for the shower.

My own loo paper or flushable wipes
Phone charger!
Pressie for older kiddie
Snacks
Some nice new bodywash

Straws are good for if youre stuck laying or feeding in odd positions.

Lovely new Pj's or nighty. Swish new dressing gown & slippers. Things that make you feel good.

Subbing too...

I took thank you cards so I didnt have that big job to do when I got home....

do you have an ipod? can be good if you want to chill out/meditate

breastfeeding comfy clothes (breast pads, lansinoh!)

i like nice new pjs too.

snack foods (dried fruit or lollies)

pen & paper/notebook

My hospital bag is ready and waiting and it has in it:

phone charger
bathers for bath/shower while in labour
PJs and a nightie
Lots of maxi pads
Jellybeans
Baby clothes
Face washer
shoes to wear around hospy after baby comes
Clothes for mama and baby
Deodorant
Rescue Remedy
cleanser/moisturiser/shampoo/conditioner/eye cream
hair brush
A little makeup bag with basics
Tinted moisturising lip balm
Hand cream
Heat packs
A rosewater facial spritz
A hand fan
Breast pads
Dark underwear
My sheet of yoga moves I can use in labour
A list of practical and motivational things to remember during the hard bits of labour

I think that's it!

Laptop
Metamucil or similar
Bottle of champagne and glasses
Wheel of Brie and crackers

Yeah....I'm going with Nai's list! Yum.

A decent sized mug - after having no tea for months all I want is a decent sized mug, not those rubbish hossy ones.

Sounds like you might need to pack an esky as well. In which case, choc dipped strawberries would be fabulous.

Maybe some bikkies to give to the nurses. I've head that can sometimes help with having buzzers responded to quicker.
Lanisoh

L&B has some fantabulous ideas there!!!

I can't believe it is less than six weeks :)

Can I suggest the ABA number? Take that with you! Or my number, that's just as good :)

Umm... I thought of something but forgot it!

ETA: Benefibre. Much better than Metamucil in terms of palatability (is that a word?).

A pashmina shawl for covering up - (fluctuated hot and cold) and it's a little feeling of home, my own pillow, ear plugs and eye thingy(can't for the life of me remember what they are called - nearly wrote eye pads :o) nice hand cream, and some snacks. xoxox

Socks - I found my feet got cold at night and when the fluid retention hit post c/s I couldn't wear slippers for a few days.
Laptop and if you have your own wireless connection so you can surf the net during those loooooonnnnngggg evenings
Pressie or something to occupy the older sibling when they come and visit
Lip Balm
Hair ties
Breast Pump - if you have your own
Favourite Pillow - I hated sleeping using the hospital pillow
Comfy stretchy leggings or pants and tops

Laptop and socks- great idea.

Lots of moisturiser as those hospitals are very drying on your skin. I got a nice smelling one and just slathered it on after showering. I think the pp got most of it down for you