Hospital bag checklist (Feel free to add to...)
  Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:55 pm
Post subject: dont know if anyone has mentioned packing there fone charger ..as i was in for one night on mondaya with a false labour and my battery died and couldnt contact anyone xxxxxxxx
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I LOVE MY BABIES Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:09 am
Post subject: Just a quick one I really wish I'd packed!!
Just in case you're going to have an emergency or planned c-section (it's always worth being prepared!) Try to find some very loose baggy jogging bottoms the type that don't have an elastic waist band! Trust me there is nothing more uncomfortable that a bit of elastic digging into your c-section scar! Also granny pants are kind of helpful you know the ones that come up under your boobs! Also snack bars for afterwards! The food is appaling on the ward afterwards! Although the tea was good for me!!! And nipple shields I wish I had them straight away don't think I would have given up breastfeeding if I had these right from the start! xx _________________  Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:30 pm
Post subject: great list, im not panicking too much and wont be packing lots as when you get home youve have to unpack half of it unused..its hopefully a quick in and out labour with me so packing for max two days..so two body suits should do with two vests, dont forget nappies and pure water wipes or cotton, very essential as nappy needs changing very often with tiny tummy i was chaging every two hrs!!and some good bibs as baby can quite sicky after delivery, my baby was sick after every feed for 6 hrs so changed him three times..but just be prepared for the little things..nipple cream, charged mobile and plenty of magazines..
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:26 pm
Post subject: Straws! Definately take a few straws with you. I found them great as I had stitches and once I found a comfortable position, i didn't want to move for anything. The straws allowed me to have a drink without having to sit up properly. Just a little thing, but made a huge difference. Also take cotton wool for cleaning the baby rather than wipes as the midwifes prefer them and give you dirty looks if you use wipes. Feel free to use them as soon as you get home though!
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:57 pm
Post subject: Jaydeebubz wrote:
When do we pack our hospital bags???? There is so much to remember xxxx
that's what I was wondering too... Cos youw ant to be oprepared in case in comes early... Obviously doing it at the 20 week stage is a little early lol! But when do you ladies pack your bags/suitcases (!!)? _________________  Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:45 pm
Post subject: JuliaGoolia wrote:
Jaydeebubz wrote:
When do we pack our hospital bags???? There is so much to remember xxxx
that's what I was wondering too... Cos youw ant to be oprepared in case in comes early... Obviously doing it at the 20 week stage is a little early lol! But when do you ladies pack your bags/suitcases (!!)? i think usually about wk 32 onwards, really just in case you go in early. I'm at 36 wk stage and still doing mine after going through this list lol _________________ 
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Post subject: Sweet lord!! We've come along way from squatting in a field and having our babies. I live like 3 blocks away from the hospital, so if I forget anything, I can send ppl to fetch it. I like to pack light, less to put away when you return home.
Jen Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:03 am
Post subject: OMG are you lot serious lol - i took half that amount when had my first two and they were sections so was in longer - i say send hubby home for any extras lol lol
but seriously thats alot of stuff in one bag - thanks for the list i might actually remember it all this time lol xx  _________________ 
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