19th October Ladies ... **5 Births Already**

[Phantom710]

I've been washing as I get them. I bought an off brand of baby detergent and a free and clear snuggles brand softener. so everything is washed and ready

 

[nypage1981]

I guess its not too soon then! I just thought they'd sit and collect more dust or something...

Our OH can just sleep in our rooms....thank goodness as ill have c section and want baby in my room! I need OH to help.

 

[Phantom710]

I have no idea if is should pack DH's bag. LOL

Day Delivery:
My mom HOPEFULLY will be up here and will stay thru the labor with me, and she'll head back to my house after I've had the baby, and DH will stay until we're released the next day. So bag will need ot be packed.

Night Delivery: Mom will be there again, hopefully, and by the time DH comes it'll be day and I guess he won't need a bag because they'll release me that night. Baring any complications.

 

[katerdid]

I just used our normal soap: All's Free and Clear. Hubby and his family have ecxima (sp?) So baby prolly will too. So no fragrances or weird stuff like that for us.

I just packed up our large beach bag with a change of clothes for both of us, toiletries, hair ties, and a list of phone numbers. When I was in the hospital all I really wanted was at minimum a hair brush, deoderant, face wash and a hair tie. I felt all gross without them. But really you don't need the bring a ton of stuff. Just made sure to grab your camera and cell phone chargers! Although I think big huge underpants would be good - something cheap that you can stain and not care about ya know?

Then I have a diaper bag with some clothes (and a hat and socks), burping cloths, blankets, wipes, and diapers. I think most places will give you anything else you might need.

 

[nypage1981]

Kater- I have also heard not to bust out your supply of diapers ad wipes they'll provide for you, so just keep them hidden for a bit and see!

I will be there 4-5 days so yay me. If I pack for a vacation that long, i pack a ton! Lol, we will see how it goes. I'll probably need more than one bag. I have to figure out clothes that dont hurt c section, lots of undies that are huge, nightgowns, robes, laptop, nook, music, chargers, and for baby will need numerous outfits plus the going home stuff. Even will probably need to pack stuff for OH as he will be with me most the time, but still he will probably come home for actual showering so thats good. We will see, I still cant bring myself to do it so early so will wait a bit!

I bought some Purex Free and Clear detergent. I used Dreft with my daughter religiously but that was back in the day when I thought I really needed to use that particular one because it is the baby brand. Now I know its not necessary to spend double for washing the clothes.

Kate- are you on bedrest now until birth?

 

[x-TyMa-x]

Ive packed my bag our hosp here dont provide nappies etc so i gotta take my own
heres my list of what ive packed

MY BAG
2x Nighties
1x Pj's
1x Dressing Gown
1x Slippers
Knickers/Socks
Going Home Clothing
Maternity Pads
Breast Pads
Nipple cream
Dark Towel
Toiletries (shampoo/toothpaste/deoderant etc)
Lipbalm
Camera
Hairbrush/Bobbles
Make up & Wipes
Charger
Notes
Money
Book

BABY BAG
Sleepsuits (both newborn & 0-3)
Vests (both newborn & 0-3)
Hats/Scratchmits/Bibs
Wipes
Nappies
Cream
Cotton Wool
Nappybags
Hand Sanitizer
Blanket
Snowsuit/Coat
Dummies
Little Toy

I feel much better now i know theyre done and ready to go just incase.
As for washing- weve been washing clothes etc as weve bought them, Im waiting untill later date to wash my cot bedding etc as its out on the cot at the moment to look pretty but she wont be sleeping in there straight away so i will give it a good wash before she moves into that so its all fresh

My sister came round today with a big box that shes pack full of baby items for our LO, It was sooo lovely bless her shes done it all herself over the past few months and she gave it to us today ...... Love it x
Theres some photos in my journal of anyone wants to nosey

 

[nypage1981]

Ooooh, and what about a pillow/ blankie? They obviously have them, but they are icky and stiff!

 

[nypage1981]

Mummy- I want a sissy like yours! Lol. I actually did a ton ton ton for my sis as well, and through her shower and stuff, so i hope she reciprocates. I dont want a shower, but hope she gets me lotsa nice things

Funny- my name is Nikki, and our baby's nickname is Bean also! We have songs and stuff for Bean and OH has these cute little things like he does baby talk to my belly says "whatabean!!!" in baby talk and stuff. I doubt Bean can ever have a name to top this one

 

[x-TyMa-x]

I think im going to take my own pillow up there but keep it in the car while in labour and get OH to fetch it in afterwards. Baby will use her own blanket x

hehe thats crazy about the Nikki & Bean thing haha xx ......... I really appreciate her doing this for me and i cant wait for my turn to make one for her and her LO xx

 

[sam#3]

im having a home birth so i just have a big box with bits i want to hand without having to rummage round the house for bits and bobs!!

ive got my pool coming home in a couple of weeks then that is me totally ready for cookie

 

[x-TyMa-x]

Eeeek how exciting!

 

[sam#3]

Not long now ladies

 

[x-TyMa-x]

Anyone getting nervous x

I am , Excited also ..... and scared too!

 

[sam#3]

im feeling really excited to have her here but at the same time really realy scared cuz of being on my own

 

[nypage1981]

I am so so so so scared of the surgery, and not looking forward to it at all. Would rather just be pregnant forever.

Sam- will the dad be at the home birth?

 

[katerdid]

Kate- are you on bedrest now until birth?

I'm not sure, I think they are playing it more by ear. But I know it's at least until I'm 35 weeks. After that, depending on how I'm doing etc I might try to go back to work and do one or two 4 hour shifts a week until prolly 39 weeks (when I start my official mat leave).

I'm soo super excited! After my mom and grandma telling me about their short labors (my grandma said she never felt pain! gimme that kind lol) I don't feel as scared as I was before. Plus I feel like I've been through a trial run and now that I know what labor feels like (at least the beginning bits) I feel more prepared for it, iykwim. I'm just ready for the next 4-7 weeks to go by fast so I can cuddle my little man.

Aw, Nicole, it'll be alright. I'm sure your doctor has done sections hundreds of times before and they'll take care of you proper

 

[sam#3]

I am so so so so scared of the surgery, and not looking forward to it at all. Would rather just be pregnant forever.

Sam- will the dad be at the home birth?

I dont know - it depends how things are with us then i guess

 

[Phantom710]

I'm a bit nervous as well. I seem to be unpleasable.

I didn't want to go full term because I didn't want a 10lber, so the doc agrred to do the sweep and all as I told you.

Now I'm not sure I want the sweep cause I think I'll be crazy let down when it doesn't work. hahah

So that leaves the induction....which makes labor hard. So not looking forward to that either.



see what I mean?

 

[x-TyMa-x]

I see what u mean michelle its a hard situation your in, have u had any growth scans to see how big baby is now??

 

[Phantom710]

I don't think my doc does growth scans

or if he does, he hasn't mentioned scheduling any?

I have heard people mentioning getting them though, so I don't know if it's by their request, or its something he does to everyone at... 37 weeks or whatever. you know?