How many pairs of underwear...

watercolor5

Ok, I know the "what to bring to the hospital" post has been regurgitated ad nauseum, but I keep seeing hospital bag lists that include 10-12 pairs of granny panties on them... I know there will be lots of blood and bodily fluids flowing, but if I'm in the hospital 2-4 days, do I really need a dozen pairs of panties?

How many are you bringing?

Thanks!

JennyVal3

OMG! Maybe 3 a day??  I have no idea.  All I know is I have no idea how I'm ever going to pack a hospital bag.  I'm going to need a large suitcase.  LOL!

terri_doula2010

I'm only bringing 2: One to wear home, and one just in case. I plan to make full use of the mesh undies while I'm in the hospital. Last time I wore them home.

ilovelife

I wore those mesh undies until the day I was released. I packed 3 pairs for this time. 

on_a_whim

I'd rather have too many than not enough... I know that some hospitals will provide you with their mesh undies or something similar - but I'm all about comfort, so I'd much rather have my own handy and ready to go if needed.

juliane2004

I packed 10 "big" underwear and 6 "regular" underwear. I just like to be prepared. What if I bleed a ton? What if I have to stay longer than planned?

I remember with DS I bled a lot on the first day, like dripping on the floor and down my leg bleeding, so I like having extra underwear, and don't have to worry about keeping my clothes clean. 

Similarly, I have 7 pjs, despite likely only being there for 2 nights.

ETA: I absolutely 100% despise the mesh underwear from the hospital, so that's why I bring my own.

dmfan897

3 pairs for 3 days/2 nights. I have never bled through a pair of them..just make sure to change your pads frequently. It's not like you will sleep 8hrs and wake up soaked lol. Between the baby and nurses checking on me I had no problem changing them every 2-3hrs. I wore the mesh undies for only a few hours after birth when the heaviest bleeding took place.

JaZavitz

i think with DS i took about 4 pairs, i was in the hospital for 3 days.... I will do the same this time

PepperStick

I was planning on packing 3-4 pairs. The mesh ones suck but I still plan on wearing them for a few hours after the birth when the bleeding is the heaviest. I changed my pad every few hours when in the hospital with DD and never had any bleed through. I also wasn't a "bleeder" according to one of my nurses.

hmp1

Anytime I travel, I always over pack underwear. It takes up like no room so why not have back up just in case. I delivered Friday night and wore the mesh panties until I showered Saturday morning. I was sent home Sunday afternoon. I only needed 2 pairs but I packed 5. 

I was offered to go home Saturday, so I'm hoping I will only stay one night this time. But I'll still pack 5 pairs. 

watercolor5

juliane2004:

I packed 10 "big" underwear and 6 "regular" underwear. I just like to be prepared. What if I bleed a ton? What if I have to stay longer than planned?

I remember with DS I bled a lot on the first day, like dripping on the floor and down my leg bleeding, so I like having extra underwear, and don't have to worry about keeping my clothes clean. 

Similarly, I have 7 pjs, despite likely only being there for 2 nights.

ETA: I absolutely 100% despise the mesh underwear from the hospital, so that's why I bring my own.

Hmmm I think it may have been you who scared me before... 16 pairs of underwear is intimidating to a FTM... It makes sense to pack more than I think I'll need though.  Thanks!

juliane2004

watercolor5:

juliane2004:

I packed 10 "big" underwear and 6 "regular" underwear. I just like to be prepared. What if I bleed a ton? What if I have to stay longer than planned?

I remember with DS I bled a lot on the first day, like dripping on the floor and down my leg bleeding, so I like having extra underwear, and don't have to worry about keeping my clothes clean. 

Similarly, I have 7 pjs, despite likely only being there for 2 nights.

ETA: I absolutely 100% despise the mesh underwear from the hospital, so that's why I bring my own.

Hmmm I think it may have been you who scared me before... 16 pairs of underwear is intimidating to a FTM... It makes sense to pack more than I think I'll need though.  Thanks!

I totally didn't mean to scare you! I just like to be over prepared.

Demedoll

Ladies unless you REALLY feel uncomfortable wearing dispoable underwear I would not pack any normal panties for the hospital. At the most pack 1 for your ride home.

They will give you disposable underwear and the huge pads to go in them. You will be bleeding plenty for at least the first week after delivery and you dont want to ruin your underwear. The disposables are great because you just toss them and no need to worry about caring for bloody laundry. If you dont want to wear the thin disposables they provide you can always bring Depends with you.

I brought panties with DD and ended up not wearing them at all except the ride home.

macy42

terri_doula2010:

I'm only bringing 2: One to wear home, and one just in case. I plan to make full use of the mesh undies while I'm in the hospital. Last time I wore them home.

I was in the hospital last week and those things are just as comfortable as any of my undies (at least the ones at that hospital were) Plus, I don't have to pay for them OOP  

rach7883

terri_doula2010:

I'm only bringing 2: One to wear home, and one just in case. I plan to make full use of the mesh undies while I'm in the hospital. Last time I wore them home.

 

This is me too!! Take advantage of the mesh ones they provide at the hospital! they really arent that bad and totally worth not messing up your personal ones!

herlysgirly

I'm just bringing a couple pairs, plus some Depends.  I didn't use my panties last time, but I used a couple Depends.  Sure the mesh sucks, but so do ginormous pads.  A dozen seems like overkill to me.

Newt69

JennyVal3:

OMG! Maybe 3 a day??  I have no idea.  All I know is I have no idea how I'm ever going to pack a hospital bag.  I'm going to need a large suitcase.  LOL!

DITTO

MainelyFoolish

I'm planning to bring one pair if I feel like wearing them on the way home. But I'll probably just keep the mesh hospital panties on. I'm not wearing anything but the mesh ones in the hospital. They aren't pretty, but they are seriously comfy and disposable!

Manx4

None - I'm using the mesh ones they provide.  I can throw them away if there is crap on them and they bring more. 

3monkeysmama

I will probably take like 5 pairs of maternity undies with me.  I know the first 24 hrs when I still have my catheter in (RCS) I won't be wearing any, and my bleeding settled down quite a bit on day two with my boys.  If I need more, DH will be in and out everyday, he can bring me more.

gapgirl972001

why would you want to ruin your own underwear?  Just use the lovely ones they give you at the hospital.  

 

leffe1

I will probably bring a couple. They put you in mesh underware with a huge pad most of your stay. You won't care about what underware you have on while you are there.

melody921

I'm using what the hospital gives me, but if I were bringing all my own, maybe 2 a day. They give you pads, it's not like you're just bleeding everywhere. 12 seems excessive.

PrncesWife

Manx4:

None - I'm using the mesh ones they provide.  I can throw them away if there is crap on them and they bring more. 

Ditto

kellelle01

Manx4:

None - I'm using the mesh ones they provide.  I can throw them away if there is crap on them and they bring more. 

This exactly!  I love those mesh ones!

LILBIT1221

terri_doula2010:

I'm only bringing 2: One to wear home, and one just in case. I plan to make full use of the mesh undies while I'm in the hospital. Last time I wore them home.

THIS. You don't want to ruin your own panties. You don't want to spend money on some just for the hospital. Chances are, the ones you have won't accomodate all the crap you will be stuffing in them anyway. Don't over think this one, please.