Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[BurtonBaby]

Jenny, I would bring maybe a couple pairs of PJs. I know that while I'm in there, I'm gonna wanna be in sweats the whole time. And be as comfy as possible. Are you close to your hospital? Maybe bring a bit extra, but in the event of a c-section, Jeremiah or someone else can run home and get you extra clothes. How come you think you might need a c-section? Just curious. I haven't planned at all if I'm having one, the only thing I asked was if DH would be able to be in the room with me. I guess I should factor in that possibility a bit more huh?

 

[Jenny]

Jenny, I would bring maybe a couple pairs of PJs. I know that while I'm in there, I'm gonna wanna be in sweats the whole time. And be as comfy as possible. Are you close to your hospital? Maybe bring a bit extra, but in the event of a c-section, Jeremiah or someone else can run home and get you extra clothes. How come you think you might need a c-section? Just curious. I haven't planned at all if I'm having one, the only thing I asked was if DH would be able to be in the room with me. I guess I should factor in that possibility a bit more huh?

I was thinking the same thing about the pjs, I HATE the hospital gowns. They're so annoying. Your list of things to keep you busy sounds good hon. I think all you really need is the portable DVD player but I'm a huge movie buff . I'm bringing one too but forgot to add that to my list. Hopefully your labor is swift and easy eh?

As for the c-section, I had a lot of problems delivering Drake when the time came. I pushed for 2 hours and ended up needing the vacuum and the forceps to get him out. I completely refuse to put this baby through that after seeing the bruising left on Drake's head after. Since this baby is actually bigger than he was, I'm scared that I won't be able to deliver him/her naturally and my doctors know about this. They're ready to give me a section if it comes down to it. So I need to prepare for that too just in case. The hospital is about 15 mins away from my house so if need be, I'll just send Miah home for things like last time. Plus, going to need him to update you all again right?

 

[BurtonBaby]

The hospital is about 15 mins away from my house so if need be, I'll just send Miah home for things like last time. Plus, going to need him to update you all again right?

Exactly! We gotta know whats going on! Were the vacuum and forceps really bad? If they are going to need them for me, (I have no idea, but good to be prepared), maybe I'll just tell them to do the section instead. I dont want LO all bruised and hurt!!! Yikes! There is so much that I didn't think about, I've barely contemplated a section, and didn't think about forceps or any of that!! Now I'll have a list to talk to my doc about. Thanks!!

 

[Jenny]

Exactly! We gotta know whats going on! Were the vacuum and forceps really bad? If they are going to need them for me, (I have no idea, but good to be prepared), maybe I'll just tell them to do the section instead. I dont want LO all bruised and hurt!!! Yikes! There is so much that I didn't think about, I've barely contemplated a section, and didn't think about forceps or any of that!! Now I'll have a list to talk to my doc about. Thanks!!

God they were terrible, for me and him. I had the epidural and they had JUST topped me up before they did the vacuum and then the forceps and let me tell you, no amount of pain relief could keep me from feeling them. It was the most terrible pain I have ever felt. The last push before he came out I almost gave up, it was a terrible feeling.

For Drake it was just as bad, they had him on Tylenol through his IV for the first 4 days I think it was because of the bruising on his head. Almost the entire top of his head was purple, it was so sad and terrible to see him like that . They actually scanned his head to see if there had been any brain damage because of those stupid things. So I refuse to put this baby through that if I can't deliver him or her. I rather recover from a section than see my baby go through what h/her brother did. I wish I had known more back then or I would have told that doctor where to shove those forceps.

 

[AquaDementia]

oh lord, a whole pack of diapers???
i just opened a pack and put one on my teddy bear for practice. they are sooo tiny!!

 

[Louisa K]

poor teddy

 

[AquaDementia]

he actually looks super cute.
and he is as old as I am!!

 

[goldlion]

oh lord, a whole pack of diapers???
i just opened a pack and put one on my teddy bear for practice. they are sooo tiny!!

GOOD IDEA! I never even thought of that... I need to practice.

 

[AquaDementia]

So, I packed everything yesterday and all of it could NOT fit into a huge backpack and a big diaper bag.
I found a smaller travel bag that I think I am gonna try to fit everything into.

This is ridiculous!!

 

[lulu0504]

I keep imagining turning up at the hospital and the nurses laugh at me due to the sheer amount of stuff im planning on taking! Guess they see it quite a lot though..

 

[xCherylx]

hehe I'm still thinking of my suitcase, so much easier!

 

[BurtonBaby]

God they were terrible, for me and him. I had the epidural and they had JUST topped me up before they did the vacuum and then the forceps and let me tell you, no amount of pain relief could keep me from feeling them. It was the most terrible pain I have ever felt. The last push before he came out I almost gave up, it was a terrible feeling.

For Drake it was just as bad, they had him on Tylenol through his IV for the first 4 days I think it was because of the bruising on his head. Almost the entire top of his head was purple, it was so sad and terrible to see him like that . They actually scanned his head to see if there had been any brain damage because of those stupid things. So I refuse to put this baby through that if I can't deliver him or her. I rather recover from a section than see my baby go through what h/her brother did. I wish I had known more back then or I would have told that doctor where to shove those forceps.

Sorry to hear that, it sounds awful! If they are going to need either, then I will just request a section. Like you, I'd rather recover from a section than put my baby through that kind of pain. Thats awful!! Time to go revise my birth plan...

 

[Jenny]

Hopefully it never comes to that hon, I'm sure your labor will be fine

 

[Linzi]

Just another question, I know this might sound really silly but I just keep thinking of things :S

Im planning on breastfeeding, but if the baby doesn't take what do i do then while Im in hospital? Do I need to take bottles and formula in as well just incase?

Im being a bit of a stress head today lol

xxx

 

[Jenny]

Just another question, I know this might sound really silly but I just keep thinking of things :S

Im planning on breastfeeding, but if the baby doesn't take what do i do then while Im in hospital? Do I need to take bottles and formula in as well just incase?

Im being a bit of a stress head today lol

xxx

Was wondering about this myself, I should have asked at my last appointment but completely forgot . I was thinking of phoning the hospital and finding out, if you know where you're going to deliver maybe you can phone and find out too?

 

[AquaDementia]

Packed!
So proud of myself

 

[Jenny]

Yay Aqua!

 

[missjess]

I really need to work on that... I've packed Joshua's bag this week, mine still needs to be pack.

 

[BurtonBaby]

Was wondering about this myself, I should have asked at my last appointment but completely forgot . I was thinking of phoning the hospital and finding out, if you know where you're going to deliver maybe you can phone and find out too?

I was freaking out about this too. I was at the store about to buy some formula to bring with us. But I was told by 2 girls who just had babies, that the hospital provides formula if you don't or can't BF.


I'm packing my bag tomorrow. I'm hoping I go on Sunday LOL.

 

[Linzi]

Was wondering about this myself, I should have asked at my last appointment but completely forgot . I was thinking of phoning the hospital and finding out, if you know where you're going to deliver maybe you can phone and find out too?

Im going in for a check up at 36 wks so Ill ask then

You'll have yours by then though so I don't think that'll be much help lol.

xxx