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see, i don't have a small suitcase anymore (last month, mine fell apart, of course!) and i never buy anything fun for myself, so i'm considering buying a cute, girly bag. the last bag i bought my husband stole for the gym!

i'm considering this one, in the "affection" style:

https://www.zappos.com/lesportsac-large-weekender-affection

now, hear me out, i am NOT flowery or girly person. but i figure why not? what do you girls think?
 
i just got a new camera, so i'll bring that, and a few pairs of new comfy black yoga pants and tees, toiletries, maybe my ipod and my kindle. some slippers, too. i hate the hospital "slippers."

my best friend told me that her #1 hospital items were her own comfy robe and snacks from home.
 
CRAP! not the "affection," but "CELEBRATE."

the celebrate style! lol. pregnancy brain!!!
 
Good point on the pillow Jules! I'm using 4 at this point though, so I have none to spare. Oh wait, mine are king size. Should I get regular sized? How big is a hospital bed?
 
jtink28 said:
i just got a new camera, so i'll bring that, and a few pairs of new comfy black yoga pants and tees, toiletries, maybe my ipod and my kindle. some slippers, too. i hate the hospital "slippers."

my best friend told me that her #1 hospital items were her own comfy robe and snacks from home.
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Think I read somewhere too that if you bring slippers bin them on the way out as the hospital floors are so scuzzy you wouldn't want to walk them around the house. Gross! Then they could get some goo on them too (!).

Think the yoga pants are a good idea. I'm taking mine too which are super thin but I couldn't give a damn leaving the hospital in them with a coat over. I just want to make sure nothing is pushing on my c section!

Can't find the bag; was it not the one with the hearts on it? X
 
Sass827 said:
Good point on the pillow Jules! I'm using 4 at this point though, so I have none to spare. Oh wait, mine are king size. Should I get regular sized? How big is a hospital bed?
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I think even the king size ones would still fit but if you have a few regular ones they may be better as being a bit smaller they may be more flexible in building around you to get comfy in a smaller bed? I'm seriously toying with taking a little duvet in with me as I like em super light (2.5 tog) and hate sheets and blankets. They're going to think I'm nuts! X
 
it's one with flowers on it, but the hearts one is cute, too.

good idea about pillows, jules! i've been in the hospital before and the pillows are awful! i will def want my own.
 
oooooh, my mom says to bring your own comfortable SOCKS! i bought about 5 pairs of really cozy, comfy socks with no-skid things on the bottom (the ones from bath and body works) my mom said these are a must, as the hospital "socks" are so thin and uncomfortable.

https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17904136&cm_vc=200

i swear by these socks - i LIVE in them in the winter.
 
Nah, they'll just think you're moving in Jules. ;)
It's a cute bag JT, but it is girly. Lets girls than the affection, but still girly. Maybe having a baby just makes you feel a bit more girly? I think it is for me a little.
I'm terrified of bringing pants / wearing pants. Probably ridiculous. I'm just thinking of bringing a long dress and a sweater and hoping for warm weather. Maybe I should bring some just in case. Hmm...
This is my diaper bag. Thank goodness it's massive! https://www.amazon.com/SIGNATURE-STRIPE-MULTIFUNCTION-DIAPER-F19202/dp/B009BVRK4S/ref=sr_1_22?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1363784584&sr=1-22&keywords=coach+diaper+bag
 
I'm feeling the diaper bag Sass. I like them when they look like a handbag as they're more discrete plus you can use them again afterwards/for other things x
 
Sass827 said:
Nah, they'll just think you're moving in Jules. ;)
It's a cute bag JT, but it is girly. Lets girls than the affection, but still girly. Maybe having a baby just makes you feel a bit more girly? I think it is for me a little.
I'm terrified of bringing pants / wearing pants. Probably ridiculous. I'm just thinking of bringing a long dress and a sweater and hoping for warm weather. Maybe I should bring some just in case. Hmm...
This is my diaper bag. Thank goodness it's massive! https://www.amazon.com/SIGNATURE-STRIPE-MULTIFUNCTION-DIAPER-F19202/dp/B009BVRK4S/ref=sr_1_22?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1363784584&sr=1-22&keywords=coach+diaper+bag
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Ooo, and about the pants. You'll have to have panties on anyway after the birth as you'll have lots of pads to absorb post-delivery bleeding so you probably wouldn't feel a pair of baggy pants underneath even if it was sore (although I'm sure existing mums can comment better on that!) x
 
Wow! You ladies are busy!!!

I'm taking 3 bags to hospital!

1 smallish shoulder bag for me during labour and that'll have 1 baby outfit and a few nappies in.

Then my changing bag with enough baby bits to alst her a day or two.

And a small carry on sized suitcase with the extra clothes for me, towels, pads etc etc. I'm going to take our spare bedroom pillows, as they need replacing anyway, so I'll take them to the hopsital and then not bring them home.

Someone suggested crocs to me as my hospital slippers, and I think that's a great idea. I never weer the things anyway, they're super comfy, and can be wiped down/disenfected as much as I need. :)
 
4 girls in my birth class have had babies already - I am soooo anxious for these next weeks to pass by! 3 other girls in my class are due around my date, the others are due in April. Makes me so emotional to see pictures of their newborns!!!

As for hospital bag, I've been meaning to start thinking about making a small one. I am having a homebirth but it would be wise to have a backup transfer bag!
 
Wow missed pages on here!

Thanks for the congrats on reaching 50 days Sass - I hadn't even noticed lol!

I'm not taking much with me to hospital, one mini suitcase for mine and the baby's stuff. Last time I packed loads and didn't use it! Thing is I know some of you will need it because you are staying in a while and want to be comfy, and those if you that are first timers packing for every eventuality I can hardly say not to bother as I packed the world first time so just do what makes sense to you.
Yoga pants are a good idea - that's what I wore coming out if hospital last time too. You just want comfy clothes regardless of c section or natural birth.
Who knows what the weather in may will be like though?!

My baby has moved yet again and is transverse and making me feel breathless, not a pleasant feeling!

My friend who is 37 weeks is having her baby today due to pre eclampsia, she was due beginning of April. Very exciting that these babies are coming soon. I'm happy for mine to stay in at least my 7 weeks left though lol!!
 
Hann, I can totally imagine that us first timers will massively over-pack! That said, most of mine will be bedding (!). Not sure I really care about much else other than being comfortable. Only DH and Mum will be there and there's no WAY any photos of me are permitted until I'm out - baby shots only!

I probably need to get some wide-necked, baggy T shirt type nighties to lounge around in and to easily BF while in there. Still need to get feeding bras too. I'm still stuffing my poor boobs into my usual bra when they could really do with a bit more room. I can feel that the measurement around my ribs has gone up too so probably time to invest.

x
 
Anyones discharge change? The past two days I've been getting very thick, white discharge. It comes out in globs. Doesn't itch or smell or burn, so I don't think it's an infection... I'll mention it when I see my midwife next Wednesday... just wondering if it's normal for it to change like that?
 
Yes, think its normal TTC and also normal for parts of the plug to come away (but it can regenerate itself) so nothing to worry about as long as it doesn't smell/itch etc to indicate infection x
 
I think over packing is what hospitals are used to! I will prob under pack this time and curse myself for it!!
I have vest tops for feeding - just a load of cheapies that I can pull down, I then put another top on top and pull it up, means the top later covers boob and you don't have to spend loads of expensive nursing clothes!
Nursing bras are a must though. I got mine from mothercare last time because I had one close by and couldn't be bothered to shop around! Started wearing them again already as they are bigger so more comfortable now!
 
I will be in the hospital about 3 days with my c section I wore loose velour pants with my last one coming home pretty much wore a hospital gown most of the time because I didn't leave my room Had him monday at 5pm spent tuesday moving around the room a bit that was about it than left weds morning so not even a full 3 days. They constantly check you with a c section so pants isn't really an option in bed haha. hopsital gives you everything for baby but I don't like the scented diapers they use so i bring my own and difference size outfits just in case. In my bag I wont have much but going home clothes makeup toiletries etc pads and such are also provided by the hospital but I am going to bring some of my own.
 
I know I'm overpacking, but I'd much rather have stuff and not use it, than want something and not have it.

I got a couple of cheap ASDA nighties that button up all the way down, so will probably wear one for labour so it can be undone for skin to skin, and then the second one I'll maybe change into straight after.

I also have some nicer mothercare nighties that I'll take, and will take some vest tops and black leggins, as I've bought a few maternity pairs and some I can't really wear as they're SO baggy on the legs!

I'm always boiling hot in our hospital (and in general), so can't imagine I'll want a dressing gown or anything, but might take one in case.

I've also bought a 5 pack of old lady knickers from M&S - they are hilariously huge! They cover most of my bump even now!!
 
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