I posted this as a thread yesterday, but thought it might help to post it here too.
sorry it is like geeeeeet long!
when I went into labour with my first son I went to hospital (via ambulance) with the nighty on my back, and nothing else. I asked my Ex to nip home after I had my son ( had a very long, tiring, and also boring at times, 36hr labour) to pick up some things, He came back with a teeny pair of pre-pregnancy jeans and a vest. No coat, socks, shoes or anything (baby was born 21st december so it was freeeezing!) and he brought one sleepsuit which was the wrong size for the baby. Thank God my Mam called into mine and picked up some baby things!
Afterwards I swore that if I ever had another I would take EVERYTHING I might ever possibly need lol.... therefore,
Here is the contents of my hospital bag:-
I'm using a huge holdall and putting individual bags into this to save me or anyone else scratting around looking for things.
Labour Bag
* Fleece Blanket - at times I got very cold
* Fluffy socks - again just incase I get cold
* Black button front nighties - Black incase I have any leaks
* Bikini top - incase I remember to have a little bit of dignity when I jump in bath !
* Reading book - To throw at OH
* Puzzle book x 2 - even if I don't use them mam or OH will get bored too
* Playing cards - same reason
* Dressing Gown
* Note pad - to make lists for OH incase I forget something! also to write down any thoughts I may have, will be funny to look back at heeh
* Pens - er to write with
* Slippers
* Pillow - hospital pillows are horrible (just move it before the messy part starts!)
* Birth Plan and preg notes
* Photo of my Eldest son - for inspiration?
* Mini bottle of Champagne and placcy cups! - to celebrate!! Keep hidden incase not allowed!
My hospital supplies birthing ball, tens machine and fans
After Labour Bag
* Maternity pads/ night-time towels x 20 - Hospital ones leak too easy
* Breast pads
* 9 pairs of knickers
* Comfy Bra
* Black Jog Bottoms x 2 - Black so no embarrassing leakages show up
* Vests x 2
* Dark Pj's
* Lightweight Hoody - incase it's a bit nippy coming home
* Flip Flops - easier to put on than trainers or shoes
* Ear plugs - just incase I am on a noisy ward
* Travel Padlock - again, just incase I am on a ward, never be too careful
* Socks x 2
Toiletry Bag
* Sponge
* Flannel - Use in labour too
* Shampoo/Conditioner/Body wash -bought little empty travel bottles and filled them with my normal stuff
* Lipbalm - lips get dry with gas and air
* Make up - so I dont look like a total freak in piccies (may not care at time)
* Toothpaste/brush
* Mini Mirror - So I can see how minging I look
* Roll-on Deoderant
* Bodyspray
* Shaving Razor - incase I realise I have forgot to shave me legs!!
* Nail file - something to do, and incase baby has little-long sharp nails
* Hairband/bobbles/brush/clips - nothing worse than having to blow hair out your face or peel it off your cheeks
* Tissues - for hubby to wipe away his tears when I kick him in the knackers for getting me in this state!
* Lidocaine - Local anaesthetic spray for any tears/grazes
* Bio Oil - Massaging
* Foot Cream
* Body Moisturiser
* Straighteners - sneak them in, prob not use
* Dettol wipes and mini spray - Hospital Bathrooms can be a bit grimey
* Black towels (one for body one for hair) -Hospital towels are horrible, black cause its messy after the birth!
Babies Bag
* Lightweight Snowsuit - incase it's cold! (you may laugh but as I write it is snowing here!! in may!!)
* Cuddly toy - cause it's cute haha
* Nappies - only taking a few, hospital supplies
* Wipes - trying to get the first poos off with cotton wool is a nightmare!
* Top to toe wash - mini travel sized bottle
* Baby oil - to rub on bum to stop the first poo sticking, honest it's like tar!
* Baby towel - Hospital ones are horrible and rough
* Nappy Cream - Just incase
* Dummies - Don't plan on using them, but just incase
* 3 vests
* 3 sleepsuits
* Blanket/Shawl - to swaddle my baby, whether midwives like it or not
* Coming Home outfit - In 2 sizes
* Bibs
* Hat x 2
* Scratch mits
* Socks
* Present and card for Big Brother
Hospital supplies milk, nappies etc
Bag for OH
* Change of clothes
* Camera and charger
* Phone and charger
* Deodorant
* Toothbrush/paste
* Shaving stuff - If the stubble hurts my face it's gonna hurt the babies
* Change for machines/parking
* Something to occupy IE PSP - should I happen to get some zz's
List of things to get for snacks and drinks -
Gonna take a mini cool bag and ice pack so I can keep drinks/sarnies cool. Probably wont eat sarnies during labour incase I am sick but immediately afterwards you are (normally) ravenous!
Don't forget OH/birth partner needs feeding too, and best to have stuff with you than have you left on your own while they go to canteen and get 'proper' food
* Bottled Water
* Pre-packed sarnies
* Lucozade Tablets
* Orange Lucozade - I got really angry cause I wasn't allowed this last time, totally craved the sugar!
* Boiled Sweets
* Cereal Bars - mainly for after birth
* Little oranges - tangerines or clementine's or whatever
* Mint imperials
* Couple of straws - easier to drink when your dopey from gas and air
* Anything else I like the look of - should I happen to have mild contractions again for a few hours and feel like going to a supermarket
Bag with extra clothes for me and baby, to leave in car incase kept in longer
If I get sent home from the hospital cause I'm not dilated enough, I am planning on going for a walk around the 24 hour supermarket near the hospital lol
PHEW! I think that's it, I may have forgotten a few things, will add if I remember anything else.
May not even open the bag when it comes round to it, but I would rather have everything with me and not need it, than need something and not have it!
Hopes this helps any first timers (or 2nd, 3rd timers lol) think of things they may possibly need , but like I said at the top of the post, My first time I took NOTHING and I/we were just fine lol x
i was like that wiv my 1st so dont stress lols and will def be like that wiv my new bubba...
