when do i pack my bag??

dp is hassling me to pack my hospital bag asap but i think it's way too early :)
when do you think i should pack them? is dp being crazy or am i just being ignorant??:redface:

I would pack it now, you never know when bub decides to make their appearance! I have had mine packed since about 28 weeks - well all the baby items are packed and some of my things like maternity pads, but as I'm still using things like nighties/light clothing I haven't finished getting together all my items in the bag.

i started mine a while ago but that was mainly for financial reasons.. there were lots of things i wanted to buy and its been easier just throwing one into the shopping here and there iykwim.. they are almost packed now jus a few more things as well as the last minute stuff like phone chargers and things and i am only due 4 days before you lol but i just feel better knowing its in the process of being done if ur not worried about it then just do it when u feel you want to :)

Mine is partially packed!! I started it last week. I have had 2 bleeds this pregnany so I wanted it packed ASAP once I had the second bleed just over a week ago!! Also like Noni, I have done it now so still have time to get stuff that is still needed. I put things on the shopping list but for some reason I never remember the shopping list, so things never get bought!!! Lol....

I kept meaning to pack mine but didn't do it until around 3 weeks before EDD... this was because I thought...omg this could happen anytime now!! lol. I had all bubs stuff packed and most of mine. I also had a list (which was kept near the keys) of my last minute items to pick up... my advice on this though is to try to keep the list as short as possible cos with me... it takes a long time to walk and gather things when having contractions.... and bubs was born less than 2 hours from when we phoned the hospital. Oh and if you do forget stuff...there's always hubby/partner to bring them into you :) All the best to you girls :D

I havent done a thing for my bags yet... I dont even really know what has to go in there yet. Have the antenatal class on weekend, so I guess I will learn more then and will do it progressively overthe next few weeks. I figure DH can always pop home and get some things if he needs to...but i'd like to have it all ready by 37 weeks i guess...

I wasn't packed at all and my first baby decided to appear at 36 weeks.
I was running around at midnight, in labour throwing everything into bags.
Of course I forgot half of it in my panic so my mother and DH were bringing things up the whole time we were in hospital :lol: My mum also spent those three days washing baby clothes and setting up her room because I hadn't done that either ...oops.

After that experience I was ready to rock with my son by 32 weeks - bags packed, nursery done, clothes washed and in drawers, and freezer full of food.
I didn't go early with him but I felt much better knowing I was organised.
So no, I don't think it's too early ;)

ooh now you have me worried Flea! I guess I better start washing the baby clothes etc, i only go on maternity leave at 37 weeks ha ha and was planning to start all the prep then.
Hmmm, food for thought, i guess after the antenatal class I will get moving, though it is sunny today and I am working at home so maybe i will pop a round of baby stuff in the wash to get it started. how cute it will all look hanging outside!

I started packing mine at about 35 weeks...

It actually took me about a 1 week to pack...because when I first started to do it, I just sort of sat there, not knowing what to do...very strange!!!

I finished packing my 'labour' bag about 1 week ago...

So now everything (except toiletries...which I use at the moment) are all packed!

Wishing you all the very very best...

I found packing to be quite a surreal but amazing experience...a real "this is actually happening to me" experience...

I think mine will be a last minute as I don't have enough clothes to wear now as it is without packing some away. I am still desperetly struggling to find bra's and still managing on just 1 bra. which of course will not do in hospital or once feeding.

arghhhhhh....

delicate dove - i pretty much have one bra too that i am happy with the size of and it is a mat bra but alot of the time i am managing on those singlets with the supports in them coz they are alot more comfy on sore bbs... i just bought a couple of cheap crop top bras (some ppl suggested those bandeu (sp?) things but they dnt come big enough that i have seen lol and slip down alot with the no straps...) they are really comfy and they will stretch as the milk comes in then once it does i will invest in some better mat bras.. just a thought i got some bonds ones from big w they were only $11 each, not heaps of support but good for hanging around and comfort factor :)

thanks for your feedback....i think monnie you might have touched on something i'm feeling when you said it's like it's really happening now...i think i'm just not ready to believe it's actually happening yet, it's just too amazing, so i'm reluctant to pack. i just don't feel ready or like it's real yet!!i think i need to wait a couple of weeks until i've completely got my head around it iykwwim

I have had my bag packed since about 32 weeks. Which has come in handy as I have had to stay in for high bp overnight a few times, so its been easy for hubby to grab. Even if you don't want to "pack" a bag, just make sure essentials like pjamas, undies, fresh change of clothes, toothpaste & toothbrush, & hairbrush are easily found by your partner. I even bought spare undies, jammies and toiletries so as its ready.

I am still trying to get my head around sometime soon going into hospital and coming out with a baby, even though I have had two already.....Denial works fine for me too.

GOODLUCK

JAC

I had every intention of packing mine when I was in the early stages of labour, just to take my mind off it. But DH conviced me to pack it on the weekend. It's all done except for my personal toiletries. I don't need that much, as the hospital supplies clothes for the bub, so all he/she will need is something to go home in. And I'm happy to bum around in my PJs for 4 days.

how exciting Kirst - not long for you to go now!!!!

Over it now!!!!!!! Want it out!!!!!!! ;p

Kirst, I agree. I only packed my bag last week! haha... I have to re-arrange it all, coz stuff doesn't fit in there, I can take things like nappies and pads and such in a re-usable bag that I can put dirty clothes in later....
I'd pack soon tho, my work friend finished on a wednesday at 36wks and had her baby on the immediately following saturday!

Good luck girls! Could be any time now!

omg- it's so exciting!!!

Ive been putting off packing mine for a while now i just thought it was too soon but now its getting a bit late id better pack.

I was like Flea but in reverse. With no 1 I was told to be packed by 34 weeks, but I actually packed at 38 weeks. This was a psycological thing I think - before that I just wasn't "ready". With Tom I was going to pack on my first day of maternity leave. But he had other ideas and arrived at 36 weeks on what would have been my last day before maternity leave. I had no bag packed and a really quick labour so just grabbed the absolute basics on the way out the door - another set of undies, breast pads, maternity pads, one change of clothes and toiletries I think. DH brought the rest the next day. It didn't really matter though, by then we were pretty good at knowing what I'd need. But like Flea, no baby things were ready at home so poor DH had a busy week!

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

Happy wishes to everyone due soon! Enjoy your new bubs!

I had Izzy's clothes washed and put away by about 35 weeks. My labour bag still wasn't packed when I was 40 + 4 and I went to my OB appointment only to be told I was being induced in an hour!

Like Monnie said, packing the bag for me was a bit surreal and very definitely a feeling of "oh my God, this is happening to me". I just couldn't get my head around the fact that it actually WAS happening to me, so I just couldn't force myself to pack the bag until I had that order from my OB - strange when I'm usually completely over-organised/planned with everything else in life.

Good luck all you mummies-to-be!

I am gonna have fun packing mine. I have to go to Townsville (800km east) four weeks before EDD. So will have to basically pack all of my stuff then! Baby clothes etc. DH and I decided that we would buy one thing per grocery shoppin day for baby or me and we have HEAPS for the baby. Went looking for nursing and maternity pads. NO maternity pads in the shop and one brand of Nursing pads. Was shocked - so will have to wait till i get to Townsville to shop for that sort of stuff. I will be packing a huge suitcase when i go back. While I am there I plan to pick up a little back pack for my little one and pack it and a bigger bag for me. Just hope I dont go early - cause I will be in BIG trouble if I do! LOL
Happy shopping & packing all!

My aim was to have it packed by 38 weeks. I've made a list and put all the necessary "purchase" items in there, but I don't have enough spare clothes (I'm down to 2 outfits that fit!!!) so these will go in at the last minute. I figure if I go early DH can just look at the list when he comes home for supplies and bring those extra things.