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What to pack for early hospital admission (PIH)

med2663med2663
in High-Risk Pregnancy
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: What to pack for early hospital admission (PIH)

  • JosieHJosieH
    Ruh roh!  Sorry to hear this!  Can you bring a laptop?  I would love that if I had to go in early.  What about a stash of magazines and some books?  IPOD?  Travling DVD player for movies, Netflex DVD's, etc?  Clothes-wise, I'm all cotton at this point.  T-shirts, cropped cotton pants, leggings, anything comfy they might let you wear to feel more at home.  Good luck!
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  • KrisBriMcBunnyKrisBriMcBunny member

    bring comfy clothes...I wore yoga pants and tank tops during the day and my regular jammies for bedtimes.

    Bring your laptop especially if it has a dvd player, books, puzzles, deck of cards.

    If you know you are gonna be there for awhile before delivering I would bring picktures of the family.  I had a private room and my entire room was decorated with all kinds of things...I was there for a month before I delivered.

    Josh-10/1/87, Brittany 3/9/91, Mandi 7/26/92, Michelle 9/11/06 image I'M GRAPE JELLY- ALWAYS AROUND & ALWAYS THE SAME If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me. For I must be traveling on now. Because there are too many places I've got to see. -Allen Collins & Ronnie VanZant My favorite verse!
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  • sarahkatherine8sarahkatherine8
    My laptop was my lifeline when I was admitted for BP issues. Other than that, my family brought movies and magazines to entertain me, but I mostly spent time on the computer. The hospital had internet access so that was lucky.
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  • Jays-n-ShaneJays-n-Shane

    I highly reccommend bringing your pillow(s) and towels :)

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  • C.P.C.C.P.C.
    Def stuff to entertain you..laptop, books, magazines. I would also bring a robe, slippers, your own toiletries, flip flops for the shower.
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