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XP: What to pack for early hospital admission (PIH)

med2663med2663
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I was somewhat threatened with being admitted to the hospital today.  My BP has been on the high side for a while, (140/90 +/-) but today it was 150/100 at the doctor's office.  If I had had even a tiny bit of protein in my urine, the doctor would have sent me directly to the hospital.  Anyway, they drew my blood to run a PIH panel, and I have to go back tomorrow.  My question is related to what to take with me.  I wanted to go ahead and pack a bag just in case.  Do any of you have recommendations on what to take, at least to start?  I've got an idea of what I would take for delivery and recovery, but I hadn't thought about hanging out in the hospital before delivery for observation.
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Re: XP: What to pack for early hospital admission (PIH)

  • TinkermegTinkermeg

    Def bring your own pillow if you're going to be there for awhile! I got a staph infection on my face from a hospital pillow...plus you'd be more comfortable.

    I would also bring toilettries and a lap top in case they have wi fi.

     

    Good luck! Hopefully you won't need it!

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  • MRS.NICOLINAMRS.NICOLINA member

    I had a similar experience last week and was struck with how bored I was...

    The one thing I added to my suitcase was my wedge for my belly.  Also, I thought I would get some magazines to read b/c I was bored sitting in triage for an hour.  That is all I came up with.

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  • kjlrskjlrs
    i think i would just pack some comfy pj-type clothes, books and toiletries to bring with. probably along with your normal delivery stuff because if they're worried about pre-e they may likely just induce you at this point. but i wouldnt sweat the long-term hanging out in a hospital thing toooo much because your DH could always run home and get you stuff.
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  • med2663med2663

    Thanks, Ladies.  That's scary about the pillow!  I wasn't going to bother, but now I think I'll take mine. The laptop and cell phone, with chargers, are a definite :) 

    We're very behind on baby prep, so I hadn't even thought about packing my normal bag yet.  I guess I'll be busy tonight.  

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