Things I used from Hospital Bag

CommAve07

I tried to pack the minimum of what I would need for my natural childbirth plan.  I labored 30 hours and ended up w. a c-section.  Here is what I found I used:

• chap stick
• gatorade
• dryer balls (these nubby balls I used to squeeze during contractions or they were used to massage my lower back)
• saline nasal spray (the air was so dry and after such a long labor my nose was a mess)
• Lightweight robe (for walking halls)
• comfy shoes (I wore dansko clogs)
• my own toiletries
• Change of clothes, toiletries, snacks for DH
• prenatal vitimans
• nursing tanks
• flip flops (for the shower)
• camera & video camera
• big & comfy going gome outfit for me, especially w. the c-sec
• NB sized outfit for baby

What I wish I had - the bump's input/output chart available online.  They asked us to track length of feedings and diapers - this is much easier to use than creating your own in a notebook.

HTH

Marle

Thanks. What did you wear back from the hospital?

mrs.wright2023

CommAve07:

What I wish I had - the bump's input/output chart available online.  They asked us to track length of feedings and diapers - this is much easier to use than creating your own in a notebook.

Do you have the link to this?

Thanks!

CommAve07

I wore maternity sweats that had a waist that wouldn't interfere with my inscision and a light weight top.....leaving the hospital and the drive home is sure to make you perspire.  It was 7 degrees out and I was sweating like crazy.

Oh, and granny panties that would clear the inscision site too.

AlliVe

thanks for your advice

 

CommAve07

https://community.thenestbaby.com/cs/ks/blogs/nb_checklists/pages/total-baby-care-package.aspx?MsdVisit=1

jzk2007

Thanks, this is very helpful.

mrs.wright2023

CommAve07:

https://community.thenestbaby.com/cs/ks/blogs/nb_checklists/pages/total-baby-care-package.aspx?MsdVisit=1

Thanks!