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L&D and Pospatrum Bags

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Here where we live, we've been advised by the L&D nurse to pack two bags for DH and I, and one bag for Bug.

At pre-reg on monday, they advised us that they provide an infant gown and 6 diapers...that's it, other than obviously a gown for me and hospital linens.

SO! since I was asked what's in my bag...here goes!

L&D Bag

Stuff for C:

tshirt, swim trunks, underwear (2), socks

Stuff for me:

tshirt, sports bra, socks, underwear, swim suit

Comfort items: iPod, Wembley, LOST Season 4, Gangs of New York, tennis ball

Other stuff: video camera and charger, blackberries (not in the bag yet but will be) and charger, camera and charger, toilettries, fluffy towel

 

Postpartum Bag:

sweatshirt, yoga pants, two tanks, socks, underwear, another towel, slippers, long sleeved shirt

Bug's bag is "packed" but not in the bag that I want it to be in yet.

10-12 diapers, 2 size 0-3mo white onesies, warm knitted blanket, three receiving blankets, HABS toque and going home outfit (onesie and slippers), socks, warmer going home outfit with pants in case its cold.

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  • Molly JeanMolly Jean member

    Wait a second... they told you they would provide 6 diapers and that's it?  That is INSANE.  I would not pack any diapers and plan on using whatever they have available.  They can't "limit" your new babies diapers.  Umm, that's what insurance is for.

    Clean them out, sister.  Seriously.  Don't spend your own money already!

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  • synchrosallysynchrosally member
    Your hospital provides diapers?  LOL.  We get jack sh!t!  I'm stealing your list BTW!  I should really get on that bag eh? 
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  • SarahMay77SarahMay77

    My DD didn't fit into the 0-3 months clothes during the first few weeks.  I listened to all the warnings about not getting a bunch of NB clothes, and then had to run out when DD was less than a week old to buy several NB sleepers.

    She also went through 10 to 12 diapers a day once we were home from the hospital, but I have no idea how many were used during the hospital stay.  DH changed all the diapers in honor of my c/s recovery.  :)  I've more than made up for it over the past 18 months.

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  • Shandie_725Shandie_725 member
    Wow...6 diapers?! I'd be complaining to someone!

    I know that there are only 6-10 diapers in our room, but when we need more we've been told to ask.
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    imageMolly Jean:

    Wait a second... they told you they would provide 6 diapers and that's it?  That is INSANE.  I would not pack any diapers and plan on using whatever they have available.  They can't "limit" your new babies diapers.  Umm, that's what insurance is for.

    Clean them out, sister.  Seriously.  Don't spend your own money already!

    These be the cutbacks in Canadian health care.  Our hospital doesn't even provide a hat for baby anymore, let alone diapers or pads for mom!

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    imageMolly Jean:

    Wait a second... they told you they would provide 6 diapers and that's it?  That is INSANE.  I would not pack any diapers and plan on using whatever they have available.  They can't "limit" your new babies diapers.  Umm, that's what insurance is for.

    Clean them out, sister.  Seriously.  Don't spend your own money already!

    she actually highlighted where it said 6 diapers, told us to bring about 10 more since in the first 24 hours his diaper would be changed about 10-12 times, and to pack a full pack of Pads for me because theirs are terrible and would be uncomfortable. (I already had those packed, and I splurged on some Bath and Body Works lotion and body wash - screw the "no scent" rule! lol)

    on the official list from my binder beside me:

    6 diapers, towels, infant and maternal gowns, some sanitary pads, linens, washcloths, feeding supplies for bottlefeeding if this is your preferred method

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  • Molly JeanMolly Jean member
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    imageMolly Jean:

    Wait a second... they told you they would provide 6 diapers and that's it?  That is INSANE.  I would not pack any diapers and plan on using whatever they have available.  They can't "limit" your new babies diapers.  Umm, that's what insurance is for.

    Clean them out, sister.  Seriously.  Don't spend your own money already!

    These be the cutbacks in Canadian health care.  Our hospital doesn't even provide a hat for baby anymore, let alone diapers or pads for mom!

    Wow, I had no idea!  I'm sorry :(

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    imageMolly Jean:
    imagesynchrosally:
    imageMolly Jean:

    Wait a second... they told you they would provide 6 diapers and that's it?  That is INSANE.  I would not pack any diapers and plan on using whatever they have available.  They can't "limit" your new babies diapers.  Umm, that's what insurance is for.

    Clean them out, sister.  Seriously.  Don't spend your own money already!

    These be the cutbacks in Canadian health care.  Our hospital doesn't even provide a hat for baby anymore, let alone diapers or pads for mom!

    Wow, I had no idea!  I'm sorry :(

    Don't get me wrong, I love our health care system for the most part, but there are certain things that piss me off. Instead of this fancy schmancy birthing centre with a flat screen TV and tub, and a private room afterward, I'd rather have diapers and blankets and essential items that my baby will need in the first 24 hrs.

    I wonder what they do when ppl panic and forget to pack a bag?!

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  • canamamacanamama member
    Crazy...for my last two births they told me to take anything that wasn't a blanket or linen when I left.  They even brought me more giant pads and diapers to take home.  I think it's sad to make a new mom have to worry about what to bring for a baby especially if it's her first!  I would have had no idea.
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    imagecanamama:
    Crazy...for my last two births they told me to take anything that wasn't a blanket or linen when I left.  They even brought me more giant pads and diapers to take home.  I think it's sad to make a new mom have to worry about what to bring for a baby especially if it's her first!  I would have had no idea.

    yup!! well....them's the breaks eh? I was really hoping to take some blankets home too! haha

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  • berrybuzzberrybuzz member

    i have the same problem trying to figure out what to pack in my bag, because here everything is provided for us, but im used to the canadian healthcare system and you have to pack EVERYTHING for baby. it was even like this 11 years go when my step mom had my brother. so its nothing new to canadians that they have to pack it. your lucky that they are supplying you with 6 diapers.

     

     

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  • canamamacanamama member
    I'm Canadian too but I've had all of my kids in the U.S. so I had no idea!
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  • pom-mompom-mom

    Before moving to the US 7 years ago, I lived/grew up in a country with free healthcare for everyone. And I tell you what, I'd rather have to bring my own pads and diapers for baby and actually have universal healthcare than the situation we have here.

    You Canadian ladies are so fortunate. This baby is going to cost DH and I a fortune to deliver, and that is with "excellent" insurance, which costs us another fortune every month BTW. Bahhumbug. End of rant, sorry...

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  • pom-mompom-mom

    Before moving to the US 7 years ago, I lived/grew up in a country with free healthcare for everyone. And I tell you what, I'd rather have to bring my own pads and diapers for baby and actually have universal healthcare than the situation we have here.

    You Canadian ladies are so fortunate. This baby is going to cost DH and I a fortune to deliver, and that is with "excellent" insurance, which costs us another fortune every month BTW. Bahhumbug. End of rant, sorry..

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