ok, here we go....
i am the ultimate procrastinator when it comes to packing. this hospital bag thing isn't coming easy. forever i knew what i was going to put in both the diaper bag and my bag... now i am staring at two bags with practically nothing! (except for Laken's newborn wardrobe!) i need help!
as far as my bag... i bought a bunch of travel toiletries. not my usual stuff, but i figured that if i have to frantically pack and can't grab what i use these things will suffice. i also am bringing my motherhood nightgown that i got from macy's. i bought matching socks, and by matching i'll be looking like avril lavigne or a person from a dr. suess book. but my awful swollen-can-only-wear-flip-flops-right-now feet won't be showing. so that'd perfect with me!
as far as laken... i have the diaper bag packed with diaper bag things & i believe i overloaded on clothes!
here at the things not shown, but packed:
for mommy: camera & camera charger, reading material (my kindle is usually on me), essentials for breast feeding (including lanolin, pads, feeding cover)
for baby: his 1st aid kit (i'll be at a hospital - not necessary), diapers (again... i'll be at the hospital - not necessary) wipes, receiving blanket as well as a thicker blanket (its april, soon to be may - probably not necessary!), boppy, bibs, & burp clothes and hmm... other diaper bag things that you'll probably not need at a hospital or in the first couple days!
do any other mommies out there have any suggestions of what i should bring?? as this day comes to an end... i have 6 days til my due date... i think its about time i have these bags packed!
Bring something light for you. You might be hot from all the hormones, and the babe will be cold. A tanktop or a little comfy light dress or robe was great for me. My sweat pants were unnecessary.
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Face wipes
Swaddle me
Socks (for baby hands and feet)
Change (for vending machine)
Granola bar
Maybe bring an empty reusable grocery bag. They give you LOTS of stuff and you want to take home anything u didn't use like diapers and antibacterial stuff.
the mittens are probably too big, right? i want these ones off the internet, but i don't think i'd get them on time. but i will definitely have to go buy some snacks. that was something i had told myself i wanted to get. Thanks tiff, always lookin' out.
DeleteYou know what, you may say you may not need it because the hospital provides it (which is true!) but it's a GREAT idea that you brought backup supplies because you never know what will come up when you need them! Even if you don't use them at the hospital, they are still good items to keep around in the house or car...
ReplyDeleteYou must be so excited, I'll be praying that you have a healthy, speedy delivery! :D
thank you so much! :)
DeleteI would take an extra pair of jammies for baby. Also chapstick for you? snacks, or change for vending machine is a great idea! And socks for baby hands to cover up those crazy nails! :) I agree with the person above me that I'd rather have too much stuff and have it waiting in the car then not have enough! :)
ReplyDeletei'v got my chapstick in my purse. but i thought that i may need extra pjs! thanks kate for the advice! :)
DeleteI think what you have looks good :) Just remember when you're there, take everything in the room. Take all the diapers, wipes, soap and whatever. It's all there for you. I didn't realize that until the nurse just started packing up everything in the room. She told me to take it all!
ReplyDeletei keep hearing that. i will definitely be a hoarder when i go! thats too funny! i asked my mom about it when i read this and she said... well its because they charge the room once they open and use it. so... i guess we'd be crazy NOT take everything.
DeleteLaken! Love that name! I bet you can't wait to see his cute face.
ReplyDeleteHappy baby time!
xo