I am picking out a nightgowns and PJ set to take to the hospital with me to wear after delivery. I'm trying to decide between a sleeveless top or a long sleeve one. Right now I am burning up all the time, so the idea of a long sleeve shirt makes me want to sweat for days, but I'm not sure how I'll feel later.
S+TMs- were you still really warm all the time shortly after giving birth? What were you most comfortable in after delivery?
Re: Hospital PJs-long sleeve or short sleeved?
i'm going to layer - i wore a tank in the hospital with DS1 but i just bought a long sleeve to bring with me and i'll bring a hoodie as well just in case. there are blankets if you do get cold but they keep it pretty warm in there for the babies anyway.
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I'm in the hospital right now and I've found that short sleeve works best. If you have an IV attached at all (even if it's removed right after delivery) the short sleeve option is best. Long sleeves just get in the way...
Definitely bring a sweatshirt or robe though...
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It really depends on how warm the hospital room is going to be. At the hospital I'm going to it's hit or miss. Some rooms are broiling...others are freezing.
I figure on using a l/s gown and if I need to roll up the sleeves I can. I still don't know if I'm going to have a repeat c-sec or not. If I am, then I'm definitely going to be cold from the anesthesia.
I don't know re: vaginal birth about being hot or cold.
Hope this helps,
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I saw a really cute PJ set on motherhood that is a nursing PJ set. The tank is nursing but it comes with a cardigan that ties that I thought was cute. I think I may splurge and get it for my birthday coming up.
https://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=936960364&MasterCategory_Id=MC29
I would do short sleeves and grab a light weight robe for when you get too cold or want to roam the halls. Like pp said, short sleeves are better for the inevitable IV port and the hot flashes you may have. When I had DS, the rooms were freezing - great for labor, not so great for after labor/csection and new baby and poor husband. I was glad I took my own blanket for the baby! Make sure your DH takes a jacket or sweatshirt too. I had a robe over the hospital gown while I was there to stay warm, but would have hot flashes that would have me stripping it off.
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Id layer. I was freezing immediately (so hot in labor so they move the temp down and then brrrrr!) but then I don't remember so I must have been fine? Anyhow. I have some cute PJs from Soma that will be great. soft PJ pants with a tank (which is perfect for BFing FYI and the style of it, a large fits me perfectly NOW so I have a med for post partum - which FITS now but is tight in the tummy) plus a cardigan style top. I got it all off the clearance rack fyi. But, if you are looking for lursing friendly sleepwear these are great. THe strap/cup pulls down easy for access. And with visitors and all I wanted something presentable.
I also have a cheapie sleep/nursing nightgown from target from last time that Ill bring. It is short sleeve and knee length, in case I want to wear a gown in the hospital.
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