When to pack bags?

MBush4 · December 2012

So I'm just curious... When should I pack my hospital bag? I'm not due until the end of February, so I know I have some time, but I'm just curious what you moms have done/will do.

PrimRoseMama · December 2012

I had my bag packed at 35 weeks the first time. That way, all I had to do was grab and go.

velazquezk1 · December 2012

I started packing around 35 weeks. I haven't really packed much of anything except what I'm bringing for the baby because I use a lot of what I need. I've just been really good at keeping the laundry up and if there's something I come across I'm not going to use between now and when I give birth I put it in my bag. I did buy a bunch of little travel sized stuff: deodorant, shampoo, etc. to put in the toiletries bag. That is done.

kimmlet · December 2012

I started packing mine a week ago (35 weeks) and will finish up this week. I started making lists of what I want to take along about 33-34 weeks. (I move slowly)

letsgox · December 2012

I decided to have my bag packed between 36/37 weeks. No really good explanation other than the fact that I was close to full term and it felt like good timing.

PatsyGK21 · December 2012

I have 35 days to go and I'm still not packed lol.

cowgirltu · December 2012

I started packing mine around 35 weeks. I have a few little other things to put in there still, but the main basic items are all there.

this decaf life · December 2012

I'm probably going to do mine today. I'm 37w tomorrow, I kept saying I was going to do it at 36 weeks but I feel no rush so I keep putting it off.

ashbee0223 · December 2012

I started at 30 weeks lol diaper bag was packed before then. However, I have had problems with my pregnancy, had a cerclage done, and I wanted to be ready just in case. I still have to add the last minute stuff that I use now and will just grab all that when its time.

SummerOH · December 2012

I was so excited that I packed at 34 weeks. Yeah. We see how that worked for me. But it's nice to pack earlier rather than later so you can add things as you remember.

qteepie42899 · December 2012

I probably will around 36wks...and that is mostly because I am focused on Christmas right now. I will be 36wks on Christmas. So as we get gifts for LO etc I will do laundry and start to pack.

Kwedgwood · December 2012

I've heard 35 weeks. I am 30 weeks and starting writing down a list of things to pack in my bag. I think whenever you feel the urge to pack a bag, you should do it. It's one less think to worry about. Good luck!!

dlbello23 · December 2012

I just finished packing my bag last night! A little late, but it got done. I also have a list of things I need right now and will grab before leaving the hospital.

abkrause · December 2012

Packed mine about 36-37 weeks. It's been nice because they're done and as I've thought of little additions I just add those things to my bag

Now I'm 40 wks and 2 days and it kind of feels like I've been packed forever! LOL

Whales124 · December 2012

ashbee0223:
I started at 30 weeks lol diaper bag was packed before then. However, I have had problems with my pregnancy, had a cerclage done,nbsp;and I wanted to be ready just in case.nbsp;I still have to add the last minute stuff that I use now and will just grab all that when its time.

This is me too. I have a few things to add, but this pg has been such a roller coaster I figured better safe to be done. I'm sure everything will be very wrinkled!

BLPL101 · December 2012

I haven't packed yet. I probably will around 37 weeks.

ObLaDi · December 2012

I'm thinking I should probably do mine sometime this week...

I'm clearly not much of a mover and a shaker.

Smiley-1980 · December 2012

I started packing mine at 31 weeks, I only put a few items in and I've been adding more and more as the weeks go on. I still have some things to put in but I am going to make a list of last minute items to grab that can't be packed right now. I had baby's diaper bag packed by 32 weeks.

ridesbuttons · December 2012

I packed my bag during the early stages of labour. Gave me something to do.

jobiann · December 2012

I just finished packing last weekend. I know it's a little early for some, but I had flashes of labor starting early and not being prepared. Basically, I started a list of items around 25 weeks and started packing around 33 weeks and finished at 35 weeks.

starting all over again · December 2012

I'm waiting till I'm 35 weeks, it just seems too early to do it before that and I'd like to be prepared ahead of the date.

drewiekc · December 2012

I did it around 37w last time. I'll probably do it the weekend before my RCS this time. Truly, once you have your list it takes all of 15 minutes to do.

karenbutler8 · December 2012

I have 18 days left and just began packing today. Not really sure what I am waiting for!!

sthomas1222 · December 2012

Not sure when I'll pack. I know I plan on having the baby's bag in the car packed and ready. But since we're hoping to labor at home as long as we can I don't know what to pack or when...

reason00 · December 2012

I packed when I was in labour. I only used baby clothes when we left, yoga pants, and toiletries.

PeonyPumps · December 2012

I packed really early last time around. This time? It's almost 38 weeks and I'm still not packed. (See my bump blog post, lol). I'm kind of in denial.