***November Sparklers 2012***(101)babies(14)angels**33 babies here

[CharlieKeys]

F&C - don't forget a towel

 

[DonorFather]

Donorfather, have you got everything sorted and ready? My dh hasn't packed a bag or anything but I am thinking he's leaving it a bit late?

I think she has everything ready. I'm not sure what to pack yet haha. Hopefully at the end of this month I will be more prepared.

 

[bethanchloe]

I bought a prepacked bag because I am lazy - if my partner wants to pack a bag that's his prerogative, not my concern haha! I sound harsh don't I but hey, we're getting the babies out
To be fair he was awesome last time and will be again and didn't really need anything himself, from what I could tell ...

 

[wishfulmom2b]

LO has been quiet today and when i do feel him it is weak... contemplating calling labor and delivery.

 

[Fish&Chips]

I would just to be on the safe side. I'm sure everything is ok but just to be sure xx

 

[ttc_lolly]

Bethanchloe - I was looking at those pre packed hospital bags on eBay! In the end I decided to do my own because I'm more tight with money than I am lazy

I didn't pack OH anything last time and probably won't again! He isn't allowed to stay overnight at the hospital (unless I'm in active labour of course), and my labour with DD was pretty fast so he wasn't say around festering in dirty clothes or anything. I didn't pack snacks last time as I was taken in early to be induced but he just bought stuff for the both of us in with him everyday. Hopefully I'll get to go naturally this time, so will pack snacks for the both of us x

 

[Fish&Chips]

If anyone is interested there is a lady on here that sells pre-packed bags that I can recommend. She has a kid my son's age. x

 

[bethanchloe]

Bethanchloe - I was looking at those pre packed hospital bags on eBay! In the end I decided to do my own because I'm more tight with money than I am lazy

Mine was one of the eBay specials haha - I've just added our extra bits to it but it means I'll not have to worry or think about anything - I genuinely couldn't be bothered trying to remember what I'd need plus last time I took two bags and had more brought in so at least this time everything is one place...

Baby in four days - NOT READY!!!!

 

[cookielucylou]

I havnt packed a bag at all as we are planning a home birth, if needed everything is easy to grab if we do need to go into hospital. Hopefully we wont though as OH will need to look after DS and I would rather know they were both close too.

 

[morri]

My hospital go all the stuff one needs like maternity pads and disposable undies etc. just need to add you own clothes/stuff you want to take .

 

[daddiesgift]

Hope you ladies are well I feel AWEFUL and I don't know why the last few nights I've woken up with horrible stomach aches and pain I thought maybe I ate something bad but last night was horrible I got up to pee five times, had to take tums twice, felt dizzy, then had a horrible head ache that woke me so I took Tylenol then woke up in a horrible sweat I had to sit in other room till I cooled off usually by morning I feel better but today my head still hurts, I keep gagging I feel like I have zero energy.

 

[WTBmyBFP]

Daddiesgift, how is your blood pressure? Need to make sure you aren't starting to suffer from preeclampsia.

 

[cookielucylou]

I had some of that the other night, i was just going off to sleep and started a really bad headache, tummy ache and feeling sick. I ran downstairs to loo and had to sit there for ages and felt awful. Luckily i felt fine after i managed to get some sleep.

 

[ashleywalton]

I've been starting to feel that way as well daddiesgift. It could be preeclampsia so definitely get your BP checked out. I just went Thursday and it was slightly higher than usual. My doctor mentioned inducing if I haven't had her by next week at 39 weeks.

 

[Samia22]

ladies, mind if i chat with you girls here?
i havent read anuything at all..

ineed help with hospital bag!
And need some company here in b&B

 

[SarahDiener]

Welcome, Samia22!
Have you started your bag?

 

[Samia22]

SarahDiener :
No Not at all , i have been stressing about what to buy for babystuff.
Im having a boy again and idont need that much but ,just bits and that ..
Im not really finished yet!
I totally forgot about hospital bag so.... And no idea what to pack and for the baby

 

[SarahDiener]

It depends on what your hospital has already (some provide nappies and clothes for the baby), and how long you plan on staying!

I no longer have my list, but things I can think of are:

Snacks for birth/drinks for birth
something like a nightie for birth
Pjs
Toiletries
Nursing bras/underwear/normal bras
tracksuit pants
Going home outfit for you and baby
book
Electronics (cellphone, ipad, camera etc) and their chargers
Warm socks
Slippers
Paperwork for hospital
Insurance card
Maternity pads/breast pads (if your hospital doesnt provide them).
Nappies, clothes for baby, wipes and things (if your hospital doesnt provide)



Hope some of that helps!

 

[daddiesgift]

Well I guess it's good I'm not alone in my feelings. As of two weeks ago my Bp was normal, I have an appointment Wendesday so I'll for sure bring it up! I haven't been doing anything different and my husband and son seem fine so I hope it's not a virus.

My bags not done yet, I keep adding things as I come across them in the house. Last time I took waaay too much un needed items so this time I'm packing light! I'm suppose to only be staying 24 hours so I won't need much.

My doctor only allows ice chips during labor. What's the difference in ice chips and water?? Oh well, last time my husband snuck me a piece of candy bar when midwife left room I went into labor at about 11am and he was born at 546 so I was starving at that point!

 

[wishfulmom2b]

only ice chips for me too.. ugh. if i am hungry i am sneaking bits of something.. i mean i could be in labor for hours and hours.. i need energy, no?!