Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[x-amy-x]

i havent started mine yet. When is a good time to get it ready?

xx

 

[clairebear]

i dunno i just got worried and thought i better get my bum in gear x

 

[Linzi]

Most people have told me about 34-35 weeks, but I guess just whenever really. Ive got Juniors bag ready but just because it was easier to do and we have all the stuff we need. I have NOTHING that I need!

xxx

 

[goldlion]

Everyone has said 35 weeks is a good time to do it but I honestly never even got around to doing mine until 38 weeks. I'm sure I would've regretted not doing it if I went into labour earlier... but here I still am.. lol

 

[Serene123]

I did mine weeks ago purely because I keep getting put in hospital anyway and it's nice to have a bag of things to take with me! LOL

 

[xCherylx]

I have had LO's bag ready for a while and have a few things in mine so far just need to buy the last few bits

 

[luckyme225]

I finally packed our hospital bag tonight!! Woohoo!! One less thing on my to do list.

 

[xCherylx]

hehe ur cutting it fine
I'm paranoid though cuz people keep saying anytime after 35 weeks :S

 

[Linzi]

Think I might do mine this weekend to get it out of the way.

I keep putting it off because it's a bit scary. It feels like when Im packing that Ill probably realise that Im actually having a baby.

Sounds silly but it still feels so surreal.

And the maternity pads are hideous. How huge are they?!?! I saw some at the weekend and was shocked.

xxx

 

[Louisa K]

And the maternity pads are hideous. How huge are they?!?! I saw some at the weekend and was shocked.

I thought that, they're proper long!!

 

[Linzi]

how many should I buy for hospital do you think?

xxx

 

[x-amy-x]

Just packed my little girls' bag and surprisingly, there is NO pink in there. I'm just sooo paranoid she might be a boy.

I've packed...

2 Tiny baby sleep suits
2 Newborn sleepsuits
4 Vests
1 coming home outfit
4 bibs
3 pairs of scratch mits
2 pairs of socks
4 hats
2 Blankets
1 Soother
1 Teddy
1 Pack of 28 Nappies
1 Pack of Baby wipes
1 bottle of head to toe wash
1 Talc
1 Baby moisturiser
1 Coat

Only thing i need is a bag of cotton wool balls... did i miss anything else?

xxx

 

[TashaAndBump]

alteasdale, You might want to consider packing some 0-3 month clothes - you never know you might have a whopper that won't fit in newborn clothing!!

 

[TashaAndBump]

Oh and I don't think she'll have any interest in teddies just yet, lol

 

[MrTashaAndBum]

Don't tell the wife, but I would suggest a book or small pocket game like tetris for your OH. I might or might not have been playing tetris and running errands whilst she was in labour.... tee hee.

I'm going to moe's.

 

[x-amy-x]

Don't tell the wife, but I would suggest a book or small pocket game like tetris for your OH. I might or might not have been playing tetris and running errands whilst she was in labour.... tee hee.

I'm going to moe's.

He can pack his own bag... who does he think i am?

 

[Serene123]

Playing tetris while she was in labour? If I was her I'd kick your ass!

 

[x-amy-x]

alteasdale, You might want to consider packing some 0-3 month clothes - you never know you might have a whopper that won't fit in newborn clothing!!

I'm not sure i want to face the prospect of her being bigger then newborn fit. I think it'll frighten me too much. Give me till i'm at least 35 weeks for that... when i've packed and re-packed the baby's bag at least 37 times over....

 

[Serene123]

I'm the opposite, I packed 0-3 because then I won't be disappointed when she's 10lb

 

[TashaAndBump]

Playing tetris while she was in labour? If I was her I'd kick your ass!

I didn't notice... He was gone for about 40 mins at one point and I looked around, noticed and asked "Where's Dom?" Just before he walked back in

Trust me, you'll be so wrapped up in what you're doing thay you won't even notice, let along care, what anyone else is doing! lol