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c-section scheduled..now lots of questions..
Mainly just logistical questions because I'm a planner...
1. What did you wear after delivery for the duration of your hospital stay? I'm tempted to make some cuter hospital gowns, but if I have the option of wearing yoga pants and a tank top, I'd rather do that.
2. Did DH stay with you every night, or did he go home to sleep at night?
3. What were the things you packed that you couldn't have done without? And the things you wish you hadn't wasted space on?
4. Were your parents/in-laws at the hospital when you checked in, or did they wait to come until after the baby was born and you were back in a post-partum room?
Thanks! I'm sure I'll have lots more questions as we get closer.
Baby Boy - Born June 8, 2012
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Re: c-section scheduled..now lots of questions..
1. Loose pajama pants and yoga pants with an open front pajama shirt or loose tank top.
2. DH stayed every night.
3. A robe and an extra pajama set. Oh and thousand of panties. I wore those mesh ones from the hospital almost the whole time. I also didn't need my own pads.
4. My mom was there before my c/s started, which I am so thankful for. They allowed her in the NICU. So she was with Jackson while DH came back to check on Leighton and I. So glad my boy was never alone at the start.
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1. I changed into my own nursing nightgown and bra as soon as I was in recovery. As soon as I was allowed out of bed I changed into black yoga pants and one of DH's old t-shirts. I wore yoga pants and t-shirts the rest of the time.
2. Yes. I wouldn't have been allowed to have DS in the room with me at night if an adult wasn't there with me. It's their policy. We live an hour away from the hospital and we packed everything we needed so there was no reason for DH to go home. MIL stayed with our older children.
3. I needed my own cloths and toiletries to not feel gross. I wish I would have left my breastpump at home. I used it a lot but could have just used theirs.
4. MIL came to visit when I had been in a mom and baby room for about an hour and she brought our kids. I felt horrible so they didn't stay long. My parents came later that night after dinner. People wanted to be in the waiting room but I wasn't comfortable with that. I didn't want to feel like I had to have guests until I was ready.
1. I was in a hospital gown the first day/night (lots of checking by the nurses) but the next morning I took a shower and put on yoga pants and a tank top and I had a sweater/shrug to go over that.
2. He stayed every night except for one and that night my sister stayed instead. I liked the company and needed the assistance getting DS changed and having someone bring him to me for feedings.
3. Hmm...glad I packed my own clothes and some blankets for LO. I brought my own panties and pads but ended up using the mesh panties (so comfy) and hospital pads until I got home.
4. With each c/s we didn't have visitors until after recovery.
1. What did you wear after delivery for the duration of your hospital stay? I'm tempted to make some cuter hospital gowns, but if I have the option of wearing yoga pants and a tank top, I'd rather do that.
I wore the nursing gowns the hospital provided. I figured if I bled, I'd rather it be on their clothes. Plus, it was super easy to nurse in. I did have a robe that I wore when I walked around. I changed into my nursing tank and zipped hoodie and jogging pants the morning we left.
2. Did DH stay with you every night, or did he go home to sleep at night?
DH stayed with me both nights. We had a pull out in our room that he slept one. Plus, I needed his help some getting situated in bed to nurse. He knew the best way to stuff my pillows under my arms.
3. What were the things you packed that you couldn't have done without? And the things you wish you hadn't wasted space on?
I know this sounds weird and not related to recovery, but I was so glad I packed bathroom spray. DH had a nervous stomach. I'll leave it at that.
I'm so glad I packed extra pillows and my robe. Besides tolietries, those were the only things I used out of my bag.
I wish I wouldn't have packed so many PJs. I didn't use them. Also, I didn't use the boppy at all.
4. Were your parents/in-laws at the hospital when you checked in, or did they wait to come until after the baby was born and you were back in a post-partum room? .
All of our family were in the waiting room when we got there and were there during surgery. After they rolled LO out and they saw her, they all left until I was settled well in my PP room and had time with my new little family.
1. I wore either yoga or pajama pants and a tank top. I just made sure they came over my incision. They were super comfortable.
2. With my first pregnancy he stayed with me and DD. With the last one he went home to care of DD so she wouldn't be out of her routine.
3. Everything I needed was provided by the hospital BUT it was nice to have my own lotions, chapstick (your lips get so dry), body care and hygiene products. I also liked having a little makeup (just powder and lipgloss) so I didn't look like crap when people came to visit. Oh, and I like having my boppy so the LC could show me how to properly BF with it.
4. My parents waited until after the birth. My dad worked both days with both kids and came after he got off, my mom saw both kids within 30 minutes of delivery, in the recovery room.
Mainly just logistical questions because I'm a planner...
1. What did you wear after delivery for the duration of your hospital stay? I'm tempted to make some cuter hospital gowns, but if I have the option of wearing yoga pants and a tank top, I'd rather do that. Used their hospital gowns; they check you alot the first day and since I was nursing it was just easier...plus I didnt have to wash them when I got home.
2. Did DH stay with you every night, or did he go home to sleep at night? We have a lot of animals so DH went home every nite (well, with DD who was our first, he stayed the nite she was born but with DS I told him to go home). There wasnt anything he could do for me and having the nurses interrupt both of our sleep seemed silly
3. What were the things you packed that you couldn't have done without? And the things you wish you hadn't wasted space on? granny panties LOL couldnt have done without em; I packed real simple (clothes for baby, me, baby books, something to read for me)
4. Were your parents/in-laws at the hospital when you checked in, or did they wait to come until after the baby was born and you were back in a post-partum room?our first born was early and a surprise c-section....my parents came as soon as we knew they were going to take her by; our second was a scheduled c-sect but was early...since my parents were watching DD for us, they came to the hospital later in the day. I dont have inlaws.
Best wishes! Loved both my experiences!
Thanks! I'm sure I'll have lots more questions as we get closer.
1. What did you wear after delivery for the duration of your hospital stay? I wore the hospital gown, just because I didn't care. I had baby on Monday and could have wore other clothes by Wednesday, but chose not to.
2. Did DH stay with you every night, or did he go home to sleep at night? He stayed every night. Having help in te middle of the night was nice.
3. What were the things you packed that you couldn't have done without? And the things you wish you hadn't wasted space on? I was glad to have my phone and charger, camera. I didn't use a lot of things at all.
4. Were your parents/in-laws at the hospital when you checked in, or did they wait to come until after the baby was born and you were back in a post-partum room? They werent there when I checked in, but we're there by the time I was in surgery and waiting in my room when I got back there.
Hope everything goes good with your c/s!
1. I showered the evening after my surgery and changed into yoga pants then. It made me feel so much better to be in normal clothes! I wore my clothes for the rest if my stay.
2. DH stayed 1 or 2 nights but did stay at home the rest of the time. He worked while I was in the hospital so he could be off when i got home.
3. I'm so glad I packed my hair dryer and makeup. Also, my mom brought me thinner pads - the ones at the hospital were huge! I was bleeding a lot but the overnight maxi's were far thinner than the hospital ones. I didn't need the nightgowns I packed at all. Some people recommended these but for me, it was not necessary.
4. I went into labor earlier than my planned c/s so we called everyone and they were there before my c/s. But I didn't see them until after. My mom an MIl came into recovery to see the baby and then everyone cane up to my room once I went upstairs.
1. What did you wear after delivery for the duration of your hospital stay?
I wore the hospital gowns until the day I went home. For me it was just easier with breastfeeding and all the checks of my incision to wear the hospital gown.
2. Did DH stay with you every night, or did he go home to sleep at night? DH spent every night with me and stayed with me the first day I was in labor and the day after my c-section. After that he had to go to work, so he went to work and my little sister or mom came to sit with me during the day.
3. What were the things you packed that you couldn't have done without? And the things you wish you hadn't wasted space on? I did not use my boppy pillow at all while in the hospital. I found that using regular pillows help much more then the boppy. Other then that I used everything else I packed.
4. Were your parents/in-laws at the hospital when you checked in, or did they wait to come until after the baby was born and you were back in a post-partum room? My mom was the only one that was suppose to come to the hospital when I was in labor. However my dad and sister ended up coming. We called DH's parents to let them know I was in labor and told them we would call but they ended up showing up while I was in surgery which made me upset as they all got to hold my daughter before I did. This time..... I am hoping to avoid that this time. We are telling the doctor and nurse that we do not want any visitors until 1-2 hours after I get back in my room. Then my parents will bring DD up and my IL will come later.
1. What did you wear after delivery for the duration of your hospital stay? I'm tempted to make some cuter hospital gowns, but if I have the option of wearing yoga pants and a tank top, I'd rather do that.
Yoga pants, nursing tanks with a tank over that. couldn't wait to get out of the damn hospital gown. Hated them!
2. Did DH stay with you every night, or did he go home to sleep at night?
DH didn't stay with me at all. He stayed until 12-1 am and then the nurses took DS2 until about 4-5 am. I was fine getting in/out of bed after the first day.
3. What were the things you packed that you couldn't have done without? And the things you wish you hadn't wasted space on?
I don't think I wasted space on anything. I didn't use any underwear or pads that I brought, but better safe than sorry.
4. Were your parents/in-laws at the hospital when you checked in, or did they wait to come until after the baby was born and you were back in a post-partum room?
No one was there until I was back in my room. I called them when I was in my room and told them to come up to visit a couple hours later. It was pretty chaotic in recovery and then again when I got into my room. No one was allowed into recovery either.
1. What did you wear after delivery for the duration of your hospital stay? I'm tempted to make some cuter hospital gowns, but if I have the option of wearing yoga pants and a tank top, I'd rather do that. I wore the gown until the cath came out at 12hrs post op then I took a shower and put on yoga pants. I put my nursing tank on almost immiedately when I got into my pp room but I can't stand not having a bra or something on.
2. Did DH stay with you every night, or did he go home to sleep at night? Yep even when DS2 came he stayed the night. He had no desire to leave and wanted to be there both times
3. What were the things you packed that you couldn't have done without? And the things you wish you hadn't wasted space on? couldn't have done without - bobby pillow, my own pillows, bathroom stuff, hair dryer. I packed light and so there wasn't much we didn't use in the bag
4. Were your parents/in-laws at the hospital when you checked in, or did they wait to come until after the baby was born and you were back in a post-partum room? No one is allowed in pre-op or recovery so dh and I got 2 hours before and after by ourselves. With my rcs for DS2, my parents and sister came for a little bit around lunch time and brought something for us to eat. They were the ones staying with ds1 so they didnt' stay to long b/c they had to pick him up from school. My ILs came later in the day after they got off work.
I changed into my own yoga/pajama pants and a t-shirt within a day or two after my c/s
2. Did DH stay with you every night, or did he go home to sleep at night?
DS1 was hospitalized (in the NICU, and then the pediatrics wing), so DH stayed with him. Once I was released, I stayed with DS, and DH would go home and nap during the day. But he spent the nights with us.
3. What were the things you packed that you couldn't have done without? And the things you wish you hadn't wasted space on?
Some sort of slippers, and floppies. The floors are gross! Having your own pillow and blanket (I had a small fleece travel one) is nice, too. Hospital blankets are never warm enough for me.
4. Were your parents/in-laws at the hospital when you checked in, or did they wait to come until after the baby was born and you were back in a post-partum room?
My mom was with us in the recovery room. It was actually nice, bc DH went and called his family, and my mom stayed with me while he did that (I was really out of it and tired/stressed/etc.).
Good luck!
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)
1. I wore PJ's. They were a larger size so I could pull them up higher than my inscision without discomfort.
2. I made DH go home the first night because I was so exhausted and he snores loud, I was afraid I'd get less sleep w/him there. He stayed the 2nd night.
3. My makeup/hair dryer. I felt so much more "human" after I showered and put my makeup on and did my hair.
4. My parents were there to see me before the surgery. I told them not to but they came anyway. Then they left until after the baby was born and we were in a post partum room. My inlaws didn't show up until we were in a room.
1. I just wore the hospital gown. Leaking breast, and other fluids...thet the hospital due the laundry:) You will still look about 6 month pregnant after the delivery and your belly will be very tender. yoga pants were okay after the 4 day stay but make sure they are loose.
2. With Baby #1 DH stayed each night. Baby #2 he went home each night to be with #1.
3. Lip Balm, hairbrush, deoterant, toothbrush/Toothpaste. Camera! Pillows!! Hospital provided everything....Loved the mesh underware:) As for some to take home.
4. NO way...Inlaws weren't invited until the next day. I was so groggy the day of and just wanted that time for my DH and the baby. My mom lives out of state. Inlaws would have been in the operating room if they were allowed.
Good Luck!!
1. I was in the hospital for 48 hours. I stayed in the hospital gown but I did have a regular shirt I put over my gown when guests came. Our hospital gowns have the openings for breastfeeding and I didn't want my girls to pop out! lol
2. He (and my 6yr old) stayed the whole time. Not sure what we will do this time since DD1 will be in school and DD2 will be only 12 months old. DH may have to go home.
3. I am a light packer. Make up is always top priority for me! lol Then I brought my hair straightner and the basics like toothbrush, deodorant, etc.
4. I was induced. My mom and DD1 came up about 2 hrs after they started my induction (they stayed in the room while I labored) and then my dad and step mom came up right before I ended up having the CS. Other than that we had a photographer there the whole time. Dh's family didn't come to see us at all (that's normal for them though).
I stayed in hospital gown until the day I came home. I had her Monday night and left Wed. I didn't want to mess up my clothes.
2. Did DH stay with you every night, or did he go home to sleep at night? No, DH didn't stay over night. He had to take care of the dog. So, DD stayed in the nursery.
3. What were the things you packed that you couldn't have done without? And the things you wish you hadn't wasted space on? I packed a book that I never opened, other than that I think I used everything else. I would def recommend a robe.
4. Were your parents/in-laws at the hospital when you checked in, or did they wait to come until after the baby was born and you were back in a post-partum room? Nobody came to visit until the next day. They all live out of town.
1. Nursing tank and stretchy pants. That way I could walk the halls and not feel weird about being in a gown.
2. He did not stay the night our son was born (he was born around 7pm, my dh went home around 1am to let our dog out and take care of him). He did stay the next night, but it was kind of pointless, he couldn't do much (no boobs!) ha.
3. My c section was not planned, so I had a peri bottle (we live in germany, so they don't provide that), hard candy for labor (I was nauseated in labor, never used it). I am glad I brought lip balm. Even though you are having a scheduled c section, you might want it. Also my own toiletries, hair brush, headband. My iPad was great to have, and a Boppy pillow for BF.
4. Our families live in the United States. We had no visitors in the hospital. Had we had our son in the states, I would not want any visitors until I was well settled in my hospital room.
DS born via unplanned C-section at 40w6d
2. Yes, DH did stay every night but had lots of errands to run during the days, so he was with us during the nights and evenings. However, if he had been able to stay more during the days, I would have totally urged him to go home and get some good nights sleep... We started to bicker around night 2 because of pure exhaustion on both of our parts (late evening induction on Saturday, etc, etc...)
3. I couldn't have done without nirsing tank tops, comfy pants, comfy socks, zip-up hoodies, my own slippers and my own toilietries. I could've done without my ipod dock/ipod. What I wish we would have taken with us was fresh, healthy snacks. I had DH run out for fruit and boxes of graham crackers... it felt so good to have those on hand.
4. Hellllll no. Everyone knew I didn't want anyone at the hospital when I was in labor and until after LO arrived. My induction was kind of a surprise and so was the C section. They knew it was happening but didn't visit until the evening (giving us a few hours after she was born).
Good luck!!!
I didn't plan on having my c section, but I did bring loungewear and underwear that I knew wouldn't rub against my incision and I lived in loungewear til this past weekend.
I stayed in the hospital for 4 days and my husband stayed every day/night. It was hard for me to get out of bed unless I had to use the bathroom and that took some time. My husband was the one who helped take care of Wyatt when I couldn't.
I am grateful I packed my toiletries and Boppy pillow. I felt almost human after I took my first post op shower at the hospital.
My family had just left an hour before the decision was made to have the c section. I told my family to stay back until we had Wyatt and we had family time first. Labor and Delivery was on the second floor and and an hour after the c section we were moved to postpartum on the third floor. We needed time to settle first and bond with our baby.
I am a hospital gown girl for at least the first couple of days. Much easier and I am not walking the halls, I can barely make it to the toilet right now! Pants for the first 24-48 wouldn't work for me bc of the catheter and nurses changing my pad often.
My DH does stay bc I prefer to keep the baby with me and couldn't get out of bed for the first night at all.
I didn't have my bag for the first day because the surgery wasn't planned for that time. I missed my camera the most. Then my own toiletries.
My parents came as fast as they could but didn't really catch up with me till the postpartum room. Last time, my mom was here during the surgery but had to wait in another room. Totally up to you.
1. First two days hospital gown, I am hemmorhaged so this might not apply to you. Then yoga pants!
2. Had to go home we have other kids, but there was enough room for him and a extra bed.
3. I needed more than what I packed I was not expecting a c-section. Needed more underwear, pants. But I stayed a week,you probably won't have to.
4. Never saw any of them until the next day and was happy about this. I also told the nurses when I was feeling bad and wanted no visitor's. I also tried calling them of course before they came down, so no hurt feeling's. I was just feeling so bad and it was enough with the nursed coming in constantly.
Good Luck!!!!
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