Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[xCherylx]

hehe I just got my new laptop in time for going to the hosp and got OH to put the roller coaster and zoo tycoon on - YAY!

 

[Linzi]

Im going to pack my bag this weekend, my OH has made me promise to do it.

xxx

Hmm. Didn't quite manage it this weekend.

Ive bought everything I need, just don't have a bag. Lets hope I don't go early or it'll be a case of asda bags to the hospital.

I WILL do it next weekend! lol

xxx

 

[futuremomma]

if you have a favorite clear fluid to drink...take that! The hospital I am delivering at will let me drink clear fluids throughout the delivery

 

[xCherylx]

hehe wouldn't u class vodka as clear
Only joking, although I can't wait to have a glass of alcohol again!

 

[anita665]

hehe wouldn't u class vodka as clear
Only joking, although I can't wait to have a glass of alcohol again!

 

[Linzi]

hehe wouldn't u class vodka as clear
Only joking, although I can't wait to have a glass of alcohol again!

Vodka is my favourite method of pain releif.

No not really.

I still haven't done my bag yet. Lazy arse.

xxx

 

[xCherylx]

ooo get making ur list and pack it could happen really soon

And don't forget the vodka... you can always have it to celebrate after LO is out

 

[PitBullMommy]

Just made my list of what I need to pack and a list of what I need to buy from it...yeeeesh...it's a LOT. Gonna pack my bunker gear bag and it'll be overflowing with stuff!

 

[Margerle]

I called the hospital and they seem to provide most everything I'll need.

I am taking a nursing tank or three to birth in and wear afterwards (with some lounge pants.

cameras of course

extra change

toiletries

clothes to come home in for baby and I

extra skivvies

And that's probably it. I hate having too much stuff, and it sounds like you come home with a lot of samples for baby etc. so we'll have a lot to take home too.

 

[Linzi]

Im packed at last!

The discharge time at our hospital for healthy mums and babies is 6-12 hours so I haven't brought a lot. Apparently you can request to stay in overnight but I dont think Im going to, so we just have the one bag between us Anythign else we need my in laws are round the corner so they can bring me stuff in should I need it

xxx

 

[PitBullMommy]

I wish I could wear lounge pants. We're not allowed to wear any bottoms cept for undies. They said it's too much of a pain cause they check you too often, even after the birth. I bought a bunch of cheap tshirts to wear. I'm all packed up now, cept for my pillow and 'blankie'

 

[AquaDementia]

in retrospect, here is what I had used from my list and what was pretty useless.
Items in RED were never used.

Hospital Bag List

Labour
Birth plan - blargh, I never even remembered to bring this.
Insurance papers
Health card paper
Night gown - if you are having an epi, you will have to wear the hospital gown, which really isn't that bad.
PJ's - bottoms are a must. Under the hospital gown. They come in very handy at night.
Slippers (flip-flops)
Skin lotion
Labello
SnacksGranola bars are excellent
Water: BRING A LOT OF BOTTLED WATER
Shampoo
Conditioner
Nail clippers
Music
Digital camera
Batteries
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Towels
Mirror
Deodorant
Tylenol
Breast pads
Nursing bra
Panties
Book
Mp3 player
Sanitary pads: bring some with you but the hospital provides a LOT

Baby's stuff
Car seat
Blanket
Clothes
Diapers - never even opened my pack since the hospital provided as many diapers as we needed
Hat
Scratch mittens - these are a MUST. Mia was born with SUCH long nails that she kept scratching her face. Also, get the smallest size possible. They fall off easily.
Cotton wool
Burp cloth
Wash cloth - never used any of these

Also, baby's bathing products: they gave her one bath in the hospital and we never even needed any of our own stuff.

One thing I wish I had with me: breast pump!!!!!

 

[Tezzy]

im completely done and dusted ecxept for babys car seat which we dont have yet.

 

[supernurse]

I've only got my bag done. Will be washing baby's stuff tomorrow so hopefully will get other bag done this week. I think I'm putting it off cause it makes it all more real, that we're gettin ready for labour, https://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_200v.gif

 

[Linzi]

I've only got my bag done. Will be washing baby's stuff tomorrow so hopefully will get other bag done this week. I think I'm putting it off cause it makes it all more real, that we're gettin ready for labour, https://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_200v.gif

Haha I thought the exact same thing but I did it and it still doesn't feel real. The thing that did was the tour round the delivery suite that I pretty much cried my eyes out all the way round haha. Hormones!

xxx

 

[xXhayleyXx]

Finally got round to packing mine 2 nights ago, just need to put the camera in now and change for the hospital pay phone and car park then think we are done

 

[Mangomoo]

if you have a favorite clear fluid to drink...take that! The hospital I am delivering at will let me drink clear fluids throughout the delivery

Mmmm shame Jack Daniels isn't clear, that's me screwed!! I was having real bad cravings last night for a JD & Diet Coke with ice and a slice of lime!!

ARGH!!!!

 

[Serene123]

One question:

Nappy sacks, anyone need them? I don't currently have any but was just going through my bag and reckon I might need them?

 

[Serene123]

Anyone?

 

[Serene123]

I purchased a sleeping gown today in which I intend to give birth. No way I am wearing that hospital gown. I start packing in 3 days.

"No way I am wearing that hospital gown." Someone jinxed herself!