Just for the heck of it....(I know I just did this a year ago - but I never even opened my suitcase until I got dressed to go home) So about 99% of what I brought went unused.
What did you actually use out of your bag - for you, DH and the baby?? Anyone with 2 bring (or plan to bring) anything for when #1 visits?
Re: Hospital Bag
I didn't use anything from my bag either, except my robe and slippers. I brought makeup and my flat iron (i don't know what I was thinking, I didn't even wash my hair while i was there!!)
DH used a change of clothes, but he went home a couple of times to shower and change. I brought him a bunch of snacks, which he and my dad ate most of.
the only things i used..
vitamins, snacks, toothbrush, makeup, hair ties, nursing tank, book. also crocs which double as shower shoes.
didnt use the other stuff, inc the boppy.
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I used: going home outfit (me and baby), flip flops for the shower, old slippers for in the room, nursing bra, snacks, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, soap, camera, cell phone/charger, my own pillow.
I stayed in the hospital gown the entire time-I could have cared less what I looked like! People know you're in the hospital so I don't think they expect you to be glammed up when they visit.
For me, it might be different as I had to stay in the hospital for a week due to my BP and E's jaundice. I wore maternity yoga pants every day and a nursing tank/top/bra. I showered every day (I think) so I used my toiletries from home. I also had a "light flow" after the first few days, so I had my Mom bring me thin pads. Oh, and flip flops. I also brought snacks for DH, but wish that I had brought more, as he almost passed out while I was pushing (not because of what he saw, but low blood sugar), because he refused to eat anything other than the candy bars.
I used my hoodie as a robe, flip flops, and toiletries. We through in shorts and a t-shirt for DH to sleep in, and he went home every morning to shower and check on the cat. I did use my iPod for a little while, but was so drugged up that I just wanted to sleep (was on magnesium sulfate for 2 days because of high bp). Camera and cell phone with chargers. Go-home outfit for me and ds. That's about it.
ETA: I did bring a pillow with an old flannel pillowcase on it. Was so much more comfy than the scratchy hospital pillowcases.