Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[lulu0504]

Oops! this post has made me realise how unorganised i'm actually being. I haven't even thought about what I need to pack yet
Got everything else sorted, got the nursery decorated and all the bits we need for the baby but just haven't quite got round to packing my bag.
Guess this was the kick up the backside that I needed to get me going on it!!

 

[AquaDementia]

I will start packing after my last shift at work, which is this coming Friday, the 22nd.

 

[Lauren_16]

Right, im packing my bag now
So far ive got cotton wool and baby wipes, 10 nappys, 2 white baby gro's and a blue one, his blanket, booties, scratch mitts, the bunny teddy my little brother got him.
Im packing nighty, come trackky bottoms a top shower gel n shizz

and now im stuck
what else =[

 

[Lauren_16]

Im having a re-think lol
My grandma is helping me now so now I've packed

For me:
Nighty, fluffy socks, knickers, some nicer clothes for going home, pj's, wash stuff, make-up(lip balm too), bottled water, towel, going to buy some magazines, ipod, mobile phone (spare one with like 20 quid of credit on it haha), Birth plan, dressing gown and slippers.

For Nicky and Mam:
Change of clothes, food, bag of money for machines, pop, water, stuff so they dont get bored like suduko haha, and a camera.

For baby:
Blanket, Muslin Squares, I've re thought the nappies, im gonna take a whole pack, and im taking wipes...they can fuck off if they think im changing the first poo with cotton wool lol, sudocreme, the 2 white baby gros and a blue one and then an outfit for going home in, the nice baby coat, because i think it'll be canny cold, booties, scratch mitts, socks, hat, 2 vests.

Car seat is already in the car, plugged in and ready for action

is that everything :S
And this is more than a bag...im not carrying it, nicky can ahaha

 

[Louisa K]

You've done really good so far!! How about some maternity towels and breast pads?

 

[Lauren_16]

I'll put them in now
=]

 

[AquaDementia]

Does everyone end up using breast pads? The idea of those grosses me out for some reason.

 

[Louisa K]

Dunno but I'd pack some just encase you start leaking really badly in hospital. I've heard some horror stories, my auntie didn't pack any breast pads so stuffed tissue in her bra. Trouble was, she was wearing a white nightie and it was blue tissue, so she had 2 big blue round stains on her nightie.. lol

 

[TashaAndBump]

I would definately pack breast pads just in case. Not everyone needs to use them, but if you do find you need them you don't wanna be caught out!

I need them already and I haven't even had the baby! If you leak as much as I do, you will need some, so I'd reccomend you pop a packet in yer bag just as a precautionary measure.

 

[AquaDementia]

My boobs have not leaked a drop yet. Is that normal?

 

[TashaAndBump]

Well there's not really a 'normal' with pregnancy - everyone is different. It's not anything to worry about - some women do leak and some don't. But don't fret about it affecting your ability to breastfeed or anything like that - the milk is there, you're just one of the lucky ones who doesn't leak it until it's needed!

 

[Louisa K]

I haven't leaked either, no signs of anything, plus my boobs haven't hurt for a while now, but I'm hopeful that after the birth, everything will kick in and the milk will come

 

[smartie]

My boobs have not leaked a drop yet. Is that normal?

I'm the same but quite happy if it stays that way until LO is here!

 

[Firsttimer]

i havent leaked either my breast havent even gone up a cup size or they dont hurt anymore thats a bit strange hopefully its normal though

 

[xCherylx]

Mine leak mainly at night but just a few drips at the moment nothing major thank god

 

[Missytel]

Hi, i am like 38 weeks pregnant and a mother to one gorgeous little boy, i still have not packed a hospital bag, i have totally forgot what on earth to put in.....i put it down to hormones

 

[TashaAndBump]

Hi, i am like 38 weeks pregnant and a mother to one gorgeous little boy, i still have not packed a hospital bag, i have totally forgot what on earth to put in.....i put it down to hormones

Ahhhh!!! You're making me really nervous for you! (I put that down to a combination pregnancy hormones and my OCD..... )

Have a look at what some of the other girls have packed and get to it! - You could pop at any minute!!

 

[AquaDementia]

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.

 

[vickilouise]

how big of a bag should i be considering... its a bit early for me to pack but i was wondering how big my hospital bag should be, is it like a holdall because from the sounds of it i need a trunk with all the stuff i will need. can anyone up pics for me so i get an idea.

 

[xCherylx]

haha i was considering taking my suitcase the amount of baby clothes i have lol! I'm thinking of my hand luggage bag full of my stuff and the changing bag with the babies things in x