What to pack?

mek10976

I'm only 21 weeks right now, but starting to think about packing my hospital bag.  I had DS at 32 weeks and didn't have a bag packed and spent 5 days in the hospital feeling pretty yucky (hygiene-wise). 

So, what do I need to pack?  I know I should bring the granny panties in case I end up with a c/s, but I can't think beyond that and a toothbrush.

Ladydianna

When I had DD I bought trial sizes of shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and body wash. 

I wish I had brought a better nursing bra that was 2 sizes too big! 

Baby nail clippers,

an empty diaper bag for all the stuff you end up taking home.

Going home outfit for baby

Camera

I also bought a cheap pillow that was comfortable b/c the ones at the hospital were awful, (I left it there)

I can't remember anything else (probably b/c I should be asleep right now!)

sweetgirl82

Deoderant.  This helped me handle not being able to shower for a few days after my C-Section.

papagena

toiletries (shampoo/soap/conditioner/toothbrush/toothpaste,etc)

toothbrush for DH (someone said her DH's breath got to be a big issue during labor because of her heightened sense of smell) & clothes for DH to sleep in if he's spending the night

Music/other things you may want in labor

Coming home outfit, blanket (although we stole...er.. took enough of the hospital ones that we didn't need a blanket)

Camera w/ batteries/charger

Nursing tank & comfy outfit to come home in

Shower shoes if you'd prefer

Prenatal vitamin / other supplements you may want for nursing

copy of birth plan if you have one written out