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Wow :) it is amazing to think of our babies like that, I still think of zoey as the little blob we saw in first scan, can't imagine her like this :/ so surreal xx I am starting to find that I am finding it difficult to get my head around the fact that soon enough, I will be holding her and actually have a baby x

Now packing my hospital bag, anyone have a decent checklist of what I need to put in there? X
 
I packed this:
(With my son)

Dark towel
Toiletries
Fannel ~ Maybe handy for labour too
Hair bands
Breast pads x2 pairs

Dark pj bottoms x2 ~ incase of leaks
Pj top x1
Dressing gown
Slippers
Big large granny knickers! x5

Labour nightie x1 ~ unless you want to wear a hospital gown
Bikini top x1 ~ Keeping that bit of dignity...
Oversized top x1 ~ I wore it in the bath so my arse wasn't out constant

Maternity Towels x10
Normal pads x5 ~ didn't pack before instant regret. My hind waters broke first and had to use my maternity pads for them instead of normal pads!

Going home clothes for you~ You'll probably need big baggy loose clothes!)
Camera
Batteries
Entertainment (even though I didn't use mine)
Phone charger
Snacks (even though I didn't touch mine)
Lucazade tablets (again didn't use but did after birth!!)

Baby:
10 nappies
Wipes
Cotton wool balls (for those first poops)
3 vests
3 sleep suits
Going home outfit
Cot toy
Car seat
Muslin cloths
Receiving blanket (for visitors and going home)
Dummies - if using
(Depends how your gonna feed them too- you might need to take formula bottles ect)

Right now that's all I can think of...
 
I won't be staying all that long so the majority of the stuff I am taking is for babe. For me I will be only taking toiletries, change of close to go home in, pj's, nursing stuff (pads, shield, lanolin). Then for bub sleepers, onsies, hats, muslin swaddle, blanket or two, Vaseline, diaper rash cream, and baby soap and lotion. I think that is about it.
 
Thank you ladies, I am half way through I reckon -
Baby's is done
nappies (I think I squeezed 15 in just to be on safe side lol)
wet wipes
lotion and cotton wool
couple of bibs (mainly cos they are cute and one matches a vest I packed)
3 x socks
3 x scratch mittens
5 x vests
5 x baby grows
coming home outifit and snowsuit
hats
nappy cream
snuggly thing from lady at work :)
thin blanket and a thicker one for when we leave
car seat

I have put in my bag
my new jamas, size too big for comfort
maternity pads (pack of 10)
breast pads (just put a box in - 40 lol)
my one nursing bra (will be getting more but trying to find my size)
hair bands

going to put in nearer the time as still using or yet to get
charger
camera
notes
dressing gown (only have a thin short one though :( )
clothes for going home (although, I am thinking about putting my maxi dress in, as I don't think I will wear it again, and its black and very comfy)
notes
book/magazines
big granny pants lol
something to wear during labour


snacks and drinks
 
allforthegirl said:
BMB will be leaving the hospital and is devastated it is with out her LO. She appreciates all our prayers!!

This is a photo of her kangarooing with her precious LO
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Thanks for the update :flower: The photo is precious! Poop BMB... do they have any idea how long her LO will have to stay in the hospital?


Re: hospital bag... I haven't even started yet. At the hospital we're going to they provide all the things needed for the baby (so diapers, and stuff for changing them, diaper cream, etc) and they have towels etc for me. So I just need toiletries, clothing, camera, chargers, snacks, etc. I will be packing 2 bags--one for a 'normal' stay and one for a 'c-section' stay in case I end up being there longer (as happened last time). The longer stay bag I'll keep in the car (with extra clothes and my computer, etc) and will have DH bring it in if needed.

How long is the 'standard stay' at your hospitals after having a baby? (i.e. how long are you packing for?) At the hospitals in the Netherlands they say that by a normal, uncomplicated vaginal birth you can leave 2 hours after the placenta has been delivered (unless it's the middle of the night and you choose to leave in the morning as I understand it). After a c-section it's anywhere from 3 - 5 days.
 
Thanks for the update AFTG! What a cutie pie he is BMB!!!! Still sending prayers and love.

I think I'm in denial, lol...not even thinking about my hospital bag. But I've never packed it before I went into labor anyway. The hospitals here provide pretty much everything for the baby and except for clothes and toiletries, everything for me too. So I'll just be packing hand cream, camera, phone charger, & shower supplies, & going home outfits for me and the baby. My husband will be coming home to shuffle the boys to and from school so if I forget anything he can pick it up for me.
 
Hi all, sorry I've been AWOL! I've been reading on my phone and not really had the chance or opportunity to post. I've had terrible indigestion. I didn't even know that was what it was at first! Everything tastes awful at the moment, and I have a constant burning sensation in my mouth (yuck!)

I've finally been discharged from consultant care! Woop! My blood pressure has dropped and they're happy for me to be seen by just the community midwife unless anything serious happens (fx it doesn't) between now and when lo arrives! Soo happy! I am measuring slightly big though, so that's got me slightly worried (he/she will have have to come out somehow and thanks to an anti natal class I'm now petrified!)

Katie, your list is awesome! I'm gonna start packing my hospital bag after Christmas Day! Going shopping in the sales and pick up all the final bits I need! I was wondering what to take / not to take and your list has really helped! The list i got off our hospital just didn't seem enough or very practical! The midwife said I could be out in 8 hours after birth as they try to push everyone out quickly now, but I would have thought with it being my first I'd stay in over night at least! Bit scared at the prospect of coming home with baby, although I'm really excited after everything we've been through. Does that make sense?

How many bags are you all taking. One for you and one for baby, or just one big one?

X x x
 
I have a 24 hour stay due to being GBS Postive (boo!!)

I missed lots off my list!
Hats, scratch Mits ect. All important!

We've not actually brought any hats yet... Oops.
 
Thank you all for your wishes, ill post up my birth story soon, I really miss my little boy but I know he still has a little more growing to do and he's in the best place, I do get emotional all the time but I'm happy to say I'm glad I had him, I got to see him sooner and spend a little more time together, I hope he makes full recovery soon and I'll have him in my arms soon.
I'll update us much as I can on my little boy to keep you all you lovely ladies up to date with things.

Thank you aftg for updating here you're a remarkable friend without your ongoing support I would've been out of order:hugs:

I hope all you lovely ladies are doing well in your pregnancies..not long to go now! :happydance:


Here's a pic of my little miracle.

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He's gorgeous BMB, and he's getting the best care!

Be sure to take care of yourself during this time too... you're doing an amazing job! :hugs:
 
Bmb he's beautiful! Your all in my thoughts this Christmas, and he's in the best place for him! Sending a speedy recovery!

Katie I've got hats and mittens but not bought loads of clothes as I'm fed up of white and cream, really want to buy colours!
 
We have loads of sleep suits! Just loads :haha:
All neutral!
Snazzy cow print ones, I love mummy, I love daddy ect ect.

I can't wait :D
 
I have a thing for zebra print stiff at the minute cos her nickname is zoey zebra :) or zo zo zebra according to my 5 year old sister :) who is completely smitten with her niece already :) she is always hugging and kissing my belly, she can't say bye without giving zoey a kiss too :) it's so cute, got a pic of them together today lol

Will upload in a min x
 
BlueMoonBubba said:
Thank you all for your wishes, ill post up my birth story soon, I really miss my little boy but I know he still has a little more growing to do and he's in the best place, I do get emotional all the time but I'm happy to say I'm glad I had him, I got to see him sooner and spend a little more time together, I hope he makes full recovery soon and I'll have him in my arms soon.
I'll update us much as I can on my little boy to keep you all you lovely ladies up to date with things.

Thank you aftg for updating here you're a remarkable friend without your ongoing support I would've been out of order:hugs:

I hope all you lovely ladies are doing well in your pregnancies..not long to go now! :happydance:


Here's a pic of my little miracle.

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He is gorgeous and so precious :) Hope he grows quickly so he can go home with his mummy :) and I hope you are ok, I can imagine it being a bit of a shock, well maybe a bit more than a bit of a shock xx
 
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