Has everyone packed their hospital bags?

mjj13579 · May 2010

Because I have not. I feel like a slacker. I should probably get on that... I still need to purchase some PJ's for the hospital too AND get a new carseat AND put it in the car! Eeep. Now I am stressing myself out a bit. I will be 35 weeks tmr. I think I am just thinking about how I had EVERYTHING packed for DD1 months in advance and then she ended up being a week late. I keep thinking I have all this time... but the truth is - I really don't!

MNgirl326 · May 2010

I have started laying things out, but only have about 3 things in the actual bag.

My goal is to have it done by tomorrow night....but we shall see.

anvloveskme · May 2010

I haven't - but I think I have almost everything. I will probably pack closer to 36 weeks.

hydies33 · May 2010

I haven't. I have a few things laid out, but not packed yet.

I feel no sense of urgency. I have this feeling that my LO is not going to come before his due date, so I'm in no hurry.

rodiesmum · May 2010

not yet because...surprise...i still dont have a diaper bag! there are some items i still need to purchase also for DH and Mine's hospital bag as well as LOs...sigh. havent even decided on LOs going home outfit.

allyandpat2010 · May 2010

I should considering a week from now I had my DD1....... holy cow I had my DD1 a week from now.... freakin out a bit!

laurasue · May 2010

Finished packing ours at 38 weeks. Glad I didn't do it sooner at this point.

muffie1303 · May 2010

I had mine half done two weeks ago. I finally finished it on my due date. I had to pull everything out to see what I had, and re-packed it. Everything of mine/DH's/LO's fits in a rolling carry on suitcase. Except the car seat and boppy.

Once you get motivated, it won't take long to pack. Promise.

mommyaudra · May 2010

how funny im working on mine right now, a friend of mine was amazing to give me a overnight bag with all the essentials so all i have to do is pack myself some clothes, and baby's essentials..im washing blankets and burp clothes right now...

good luck!

abb08 · May 2010

Nope, and I'm due in just a few days. I know what I want to go in it, and I have pulled the things I'm taking for LO, but I'm still using the comfy outfits that I plan to take along, and our travel kit generally stays packed, so I'll throw it in. I was stressed about it a couple of weeks ago, but now I'm having a hard time worrying about it. I feel like if I'm completely ready, he may never come!

rlscheck · May 2010

I feel like there's only a couple things to pack, but the rest is stuff I'll be using till then. I have a list right now and have bought everything I need, just has to be put together.

MeanMommyLady · May 2010

I am not packing until the night before my c-section.

lotsofbustles · May 2010

Not I. Went to get our car seat today and realized my BRU coupons aren't valid until the 28th grrr. I have so much to do!! I have nothing planned in June so I'll get it all done but, right now I'm focusing on getting the house ready.

ImJysGirl · May 2010

As of today, it's all packed and in the car. I had DS #1 at 36 weeks and 6 days, this LO seems to want to get here even sooner!

mjj13579 · May 2010

MeanMommyLady:
I am not packing until the night before my c-section.

What happens if you go into labor before your c-section?

CheerChicki · May 2010

I'm 90% packed, have all of baby's stuff I want to take, all of my clothing needs/wants, extra pads and things to take care of myself (jic hospital charges for these things w/o telling you), all of my toiletries. I have a last minute list (laptop, camera, vid. camera, etc.) by my bags, and DH knows where everything is. He is on his own for his stuff, unless I have an induction scheduled. My dr. has been telling me since 26 weeks to be prepared (PTL and shortening cervix) so I am just now 'ready.'

KelsoXOXO · May 2010

I plan on starting to pack it this week. May 27th I'm off bed rest and stop taking Procardia and if PTL starts up again then we can let LO come so I need to be packed!

MeanMommyLady · May 2010

mrsjech:
MeanMommyLady:
I am not packing until the night before my c-section.
What happens if you go into labor before your c-section?

Not going to happen, but if on the OFF chance it does, I'll throw together the couple of things I need right away and DH will pick up anything we forgot after my c-section. I don't really contract on my own and I don't dilate, so the only signs I would have of labor would be my water breaking and I can take my time getting to the hospital if that happens. We only live about 1/2 hour from the hospital and I don't see how I'll really NEED anything until after my c-section. (If I go into labor they will just prep me for a c-section when I get to the hospital).

jolibebe · May 2010

Most is packed....I have my scheduled c/s this Wed., May 19th and have to be at the hospital at 5:30 a.m. The only thing not packed are my daily use essentials (make-up, blow dryer, shampoo/cond, etc.) That will be packed right after I'm done getting ready. Everything else, baby coming home outfit, gowns, nursing bras, pads, etc. are ready to go!

katielake · May 2010

i packed my bag last week. there are some things that i've left out that i am still using but i have a list sitting on top of the suitcase so nothing is forgotten if we get a little rushed. i feel better that it is pretty much done and i guess it should be since i'm only a few days away from my due date.

paislee30 · May 2010

There's very little I left out that I'm still using, but I packed everything else two weeks ago just in case. The only things left really are my pillows and the cell phone chargers. Husband is responsible for his own stuff. Diaper bag and LO's going home outfit, car seat and boppy are already in the car.

Kathaleen8/2/03 · May 2010

Thanks for the reminder - with my daughter I was so much better at everything - lol.

kes77 · May 2010

I made a list last night of things I need to get & pack, but I have yet to do any of it!!!! Agghhhhh!!!! I am the slacker not you. I am doing this tomorrow - we've just been crazy busy lately, of course watch, /i'll go into labor tonight

chazlewo · May 2010

I packed a few weeks ago... but will probably go through the bag again today because I've stolen a few things out of it this week (I keep outgrowing things, and had clothes packed that still fit.) I actually find the bag a bit irritating now that it's been packed and just staring at me for weeks.

femmegem · May 2010

Nope. The hospital isn't that far away and I'm counting on making it another week. If I go into labor before that I'll just have DH bring me some things. I'm not stressing out about it.

teach2183 · May 2010

I packed Monday when I was in pain and having contractions.

MWoodside · May 2010

As much as a I can. The rest of the stuff (toiletries, iPod, etc) I'll have to do last minute.

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