*** March Mummies *** 29 Boys, 34 Girls, 8 Team Yellow! 46 babies born!!

[codegirl]

some stuff for the bag depends on the hospital so you might have to contact them. Ours uses cloth diapers so I only had to bring in our own cloth to take Edward home.

Food and drink for your SO (and possibly you) is important. And my most important item is my crocks! They broke my water during labour and the water leaked into my shoes and I was SOOOO thankful that I had shoes that could be rinsed out right away and reworn cause that stuff... well... it's just gross!

Camera, comfy clothes for you and LO, are a few of the other things.

 

[msarkozi]

the only thing I have set aside so far is the take home outfit, scratch mittens, booties (just in case), and hats. I want to get my bags packed this week, or at least by the end of next.....hopefully if I forget something, someone can just go buy it for me (can't go home and get it since I will be in another Town at the Hospital)

 

[pinkycat]

I think things are a bit different in the uk but here is what will be in my bag when i get my arse in gear and pack it.

Baby:
6 vests
6sleepsuits
nappies
cotton wool
nappy cream
muslin cloths
snowsuit for coming home in
home outfit and blanket
car seat will be fitted in the car
scratch mits and hat
formula (i intend to BF but my hospital doesnt provide formula if things dont work out so will take some)

For me:
2 nursing bras
2packs huge knickers.(2 go over c-section scar)
pads
breast pads
3pairs pj's
slippers
home outfit
bath towel
phone and charger
hair brush
wash bag with shampoo, shower gel, toothbrush and paste etc
a book or some mags (lots of waiting around)

seems a lot but will be in for 3days. Anyone think iv missed anything?

 

[natty1985]

I think things are a bit different in the uk but here is what will be in my bag when i get my arse in gear and pack it.

Baby:
6 vests
6sleepsuits
nappies
cotton wool
nappy cream
muslin cloths
snowsuit for coming home in
home outfit and blanket
car seat will be fitted in the car
scratch mits and hat
formula (i intend to BF but my hospital doesnt provide formula if things dont work out so will take some)

For me:
2 nursing bras
2packs huge knickers.(2 go over c-section scar)
pads
breast pads
3pairs pj's
slippers
home outfit
bath towel
phone and charger
hair brush
wash bag with shampoo, shower gel, toothbrush and paste etc
a book or some mags (lots of waiting around)

seems a lot but will be in for 3days. Anyone think iv missed anything?

Dont forget your camera !! x

 

[2nd time]

cant wait to see one born every min tonight on channel 4

 

[Shell'sAngels]

hi everyone!!

back from the inlaws - im exhausted!!! was not a great idea to travel that far this far pregnant with 2 kids in a house so small with old inlaws who got stroppy cuse the kids made too much noise, broke a couple things -as they dont realise that a 2 year old should around means make your house abit childfriendly not havin all your best china out for show!, my husband almost punched his dad lol he was getting wound up with our 2 year old having a tantrum before bed cuse he was in a strange place and abit outa sorts - as kids tend to be! - and he came upstairs and told him to 'shut him up' - lets just say im glad i wasnt there at the time!!! but otherwise was nice to have a break we visited friends too which was lovely! I did however get no sleep! i am catching up with posts and see you are all having sleepless/restless nights etc im the same im getting very limited sleep!!its frustrating
Im piling on the pounds too and its getting me down! just keep reminding myself - not long now!!
Also baby movements are really hurting now!!! i feel theres no room in there at all!!!!

 

[2nd time]

well that was a funny episode lol one girl screamed soooo much lol

 

[Anababe]

That girl screaming like that was awful!! The other women in labour must have been terrified! I know i was just watching her She really should have got off the bed though, im sure it would have helped

So happy im having a home birth this time, i dont think i could deal with being in hospital again!

 

[readynwilling]

I've sorta got my bag packed in my head. I ordered maternity pads and mesh underwear online, cause you can't buy them at our drugstores here. And then PJ's for me, going home clothes for me, breast pads, chapstick, personal care items, food and drink for DH, camera, cell phone etc, baby clothes (a few sleepers), diapers, blanket, car seat (well not in the bag ) and my pillow!

I've also read a thread on here that a lady took a 1.5 liter bottle of frozen water so i will probably take one of those.

 

[rottpaw]

Hmmm. I really need to research what our hospitals provide. US ladies - do US hospitals typically provide diapers, formula (if needed), and that kind of thing?

Thanks all!

 

[membas#1]

I'm not sure about what I need to pack. We have our hospital tour and birthing class in Feb, guess that'll help me decide.

Angela--my friends that have given birth in hospital and planned to breastfeed but couldn't--they had formula for her at the hospital. I don't know about diapers...we'll bring our own because we are picky about brands (we are both allergic to latex and most diapers have latex in them so we have to be a bit picky), but I know hospitals have diapers, I just don't know how many they provide you vs what you should plan to bring.

I'm going to just pack a small bag and assume I won't be staying long. If I need to stay longer than expected, I'll make a list and send DH home for things. But good thought on the Pillow! I'm picky about my pillow!

 

[msarkozi]

I am doubting I will be staying long either, so I don't want to pack too much. They release you the next day, or will keep you an extra night if it is a c section. I have no clue as to how many diapers I need, but at least I can always send OH to go buy more if I don't bring enough....I wish they could give you a complete list of exactly what you need!

 

[readynwilling]

I have been told that hospitals don't provide diapers, and if you plan on bottle feeding expect you to bring your own formula, but if you plan on breast feeding and it doesn't work out then they have some.

 

[blessedmomma]

angela- here they provide disposable diapers, wipes, formula/disposable bottles, a diaper bag, baby beanie caps, baby shirts, receiving blankets, mesh panties so you dont ruin yours, giant sanitary pads (afm i wont bother bringing my own-you'll need the giant ones, lol), one pair of non-slip socks, and some small bottles of baby shampoo and baby lotion etc for baby. i think thats about all that they will give you. sometimes there are videos they give you on baby care and lots of brochures about it.

of course thats the things you can keep, but you will also be able to use their gowns if you dont want to bring yours.

and im sure that all hospitals even here in US are different, but thats my experience from the two i have used here. they also let new mothers eat for free from the cafeteria in the hospital here, but i dont know if they will do that there or not.

 

[readynwilling]

Wowza they provide you with A LOT, but i suppose you pay for it. With the NHS in the UK and coverage in Canada, the probably don't provide seeing as you're not paying for it. Either that or our hospitals just suck LOL

 

[blessedmomma]

membas- here they provide one bag of newborn diapers. i think they are huggies, but may be pampers. they also used to give pacifiers but with the last baby i had they said they didnt provide that anymore. someone told me a few months after he was born that babies were choking to death on the kind they use to give out, so maybe thats why they dont provide them.

 

[blessedmomma]

sara- i know they just have a flat amount that the hospital charges for childbirth, but maybe they assume in that charge that you will take these things. you dont have to take any of it, but they always told me to take as many receiving blankets, beanie caps, and baby shirts as we wanted... so i sure do, lol! my hubby has really good insurance on us so we dont pay much, but im sure if we didnt it would be pretty expensive.

 

[readynwilling]

Yeah just from talking to some of the girls on here from the US the amount the hospitals charge if you don't have insurance can be pretty scary. Its something we here always take for granted.

 

[msarkozi]

wow Melissa, you guys are lucky that you get all that. I was told we don't get anything in the hospital, except for my meals (which aren't very good, so OH will probably have to get me food), and they have formula as they try to push you to bottle feed instead of breastfeeding...I think I am just going to try and be as prepared as I possibly can, and if I forget something, then deal with it at that time...

 

[readynwilling]

https://www.grandriverhospital.on.ca/pdf/What_to_Bring.pdf

Melissa - thats the link to what my hospital says to bring.. not sure if it helps you or not. My hospital is part of the "baby friendly inititive" by the World health organization (WHO) so they 100% support (and probaby try to force) breastfeeding. Im very happy for that!