Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[o0oCharlieo0o]

Hun!!!! Get packing.....NOW!!!!!! I've been packed since 33 wks!!!!

i packed a couple of items lol, i havent even washed all the baby clothes yet think i should really get my butt moving lol!!

 

[princessellie]

haha i havent washed nowt either...we both need to get sorted haha

 

[Mrs_Nesbit]

I'm going to transfer everything into a big wheely suitcase later. The other bag was nowhere near big enough.

 

[princessellie]

hehe i was debating taking one of those big massive suitcases, u know like the family holiday ones haha...i wanna take loads cos have to be in for 3 days so i dont wanna run out but really, how much of a meff will i look walking down the hospital corridor in labour with a big massive pully along suitcase hahaha, theyll think ive come for a holiday!!

 

[dippy dee]

hehe i was debating taking one of those big massive suitcases, u know like the family holiday ones haha...i wanna take loads cos have to be in for 3 days so i dont wanna run out but really, how much of a meff will i look walking down the hospital corridor in labour with a big massive pully along suitcase hahaha, theyll think ive come for a holiday!!

i'll be the same then as my bag is massive, i'm in for a week so need everything plus more, just debating weather to chuck my straightners in as well, some hospitals don't like us using electrical items so may have to sneak them in.

 

[princessellie]

haha take em, we got told so long as they have the original plug on then its fine, something to do with fire safety, just take em and use em when the MWs are busy haha

xxx

 

[polo_princess]

Are you girls all planning on being in hospital for a week lol?

I feel bad now ive only packed a small "weekend" suitcase with the essentials in, clothes for me and LO, nappies, wipes etc, toiletries and make up.

 

[princessellie]

well i was only gna pack for one night but i have to stay in 3 days so will need loads lol

 

[dippy dee]

i have to stay in for a week so i'm taking a few bits and the rest in my case is food

 

[danni2609]

Are you girls all planning on being in hospital for a week lol?

I feel bad now ive only packed a small "weekend" suitcase with the essentials in, clothes for me and LO, nappies, wipes etc, toiletries and make up.

Im only taking a weekend bag too with the essentials i took way to much last time if i need extra OH can go get it

 

[WelshGirl]

^^^ Me too.

I think if everything is 'straight forward' you should only be in one night, longer stays seem to only be the norm if you have a section.
I've packed enough for one night & two days. I've then packed 'extra' stuff into a bag that will stay at home, so my OH can just bring it in if I need it. Saves him having to hunt through my wardrobe for things.

 

[dippy dee]

so it looks like it's only you and me princessellie that are going in for a few days, i wish i wasn't but i've had dvt's this time so i have to do my jabs of fragmin etc so will be in so they can keep an eye after the op.

 

[princessellie]

yep just us lol, i must say i dont mind having to stay longer, well i might change my mind at the time, but with her being my first i want all the help i can get haha

 

[dippy dee]

i don't mind either i know it's selfish but i want some me and baby time with him not me baby dh and kids time, i know the min i get home the routine will start again so i want a little break, and time to recover befor coming home to be cook, cleaner and bottle washer, i want a week of time bonding with my ds and establishing bf with him etc.
Wow am i selfish,

 

[Shifter]

i don't mind either i know it's selfish but i want some me and baby time with him not me baby dh and kids time, i know the min i get home the routine will start again so i want a little break, and time to recover befor coming home to be cook, cleaner and bottle washer, i want a week of time bonding with my ds and establishing bf with him etc.
Wow am i selfish,

I don't think that's selfish at all. But don't you have family who can help around the house for a few days while you get settled back in with the new baby?

 

[princessellie]

haha nah thats not selfish...im the same!

xxx

 

[lauriech]

Hey girls - I'm 32 + 2 weeks now so thought I ought to 'seriously' start thinking about sorting my hospital bag! I have bought a few bits and OH just keeps nagging me to sort it 'just in case' - think he's a bit apprehensive, love him!!!

Dee - you're very organised. I have all the right thoughts, but with working full time still, I just haven't really had the time or energy to get my bag done. I'm off next week so I may start my bag then (I have actually got a few things together in a carier bag but that's it!).

Is there anything in particular you ladies who are already mums would advise as a 'must have' in your hospital bags?

I mean, I've got s'towels, breast pads, nappies, a front button down nightie for labour etc, you know the essential stuff as such (inc. baby toiletries and mine...) but anything you'd say I must have and anything that would just be a waste of space?

xxx

 

[o0oCharlieo0o]

i still havent packed mine, give me a virtual kick up the butt please girls lol! i did go out yesterday and buy a childs wheely case for my son though to pack all his bits in to take to my brothers when im in labour so gota get mine, the babies and my sons bags sorted lol

 

[claire1978]

I finished the babies bag this morning and nearly finished mine, just need to add a few bits later on like snacks/magazines/book and day clothes etc

Im so chuffed Ive finished mine

 

[dippy dee]

I mean, I've got s'towels, breast pads, nappies, a front button down nightie for labour etc, you know the essential stuff as such (inc. baby toiletries and mine...) but anything you'd say I must have and anything that would just be a waste of space?

xxx

Things that are not needed i can't think of for now but will whilst getting tidy no doubt lol, but essential is chocolate or something to eat as hossy food is not the most filling, also a list of everyones phone numbers i have everyone on my phone but it was no good when after a couple of hours bored and constantly texting my battery died then i couldn't contact dh etc when i needed to, i've also saved up some old magazines as even tho you'll have your lo to ooogle over there will still be times you'll be twiddling your thumbs bored. My v shaped pillow is my must have as hospital pillows are terrible.
I think it all depends if you are a section lady or a vaginal delivery lady as to what is essential and what is not.