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March 2011 Moms
what did you bring
So I just got the call about being induced tomorrow morning at 6:15!
This is our first LO and honestly I'm scared shitless. I hope I packed
all the right things for tomorrow (spare clothes... hopefully they'll
fit me, LO birth clothes, receiving blanket). They said I can bring
dvds, laptops and everything but I'm not too sure if that's a good
idea. From tuesday til thursday or friday is when they're keeping me.
Anyone have any suggestions or have some insight?
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Re: what did you bring
- Going home outfit for your LO
- Going home outfit for you (I brought additional clothes but ended up wearing a hospital gown the whole time... I was bleeding a lot and didn't feel like getting blood on my clothes, so I held off on changing until we were ready to leave the hospital)
- Stuff to keep you and your DH entertained- games, magazines, laptop, DVDs (the whole first day of my induction was soo boring. Nothing was really happening, so DH and I watched TV and played board games most of the day. If your induction ends up being long, you might want to have some stuff to keep you occupied).
- Cell phone, camera, etc.
- Your own pillows... the hospital pillows were awful!
- Toiletries
Good luck; I am so jealous!
Labor-delivery: Pillow, still camera, papers, cell phone...labor stuff you may plan to use, hubby usually want snack so he can pack it, ipod
Post: night gown, flipflops for shower, slippers, panties that fit but you don't mind throwing away, magazines, pen for feeding log, nursing bra or really tight bra if not nursing, nail trimmers for baby or mittens
Leaving: Clothes for you (5 month usually fit easily) clothes for LO, weather gear as needed.
Bring room spray, that's one thing I'm adding to my "to pack list" for the next baby! haha.
I lived in my PJ pants after the first day, the first day it's best to stay in the hospital gown because they're always in there checking out things. Nursing tanks with a zip up to cover up for guests, nursing pads.
I was provided with mesh underwear and pads - even though I brought both I preferred the hospitals so I won't bring them next time. I brought my slide on shoes as well. You'll probably still look about 6 months pregnant after you have the LO so don't plan on wearing your pre pregnancy clothing home. I'm still in maternity clothes! haha.
I had books and magazines but I was so caught up in the day (I too was induced) that I didn't really look at them. DH and family kept me company. Bring your own towel if you want one that is bigger and softer than what they will give you at the hospital.
Bring FOOD!! My induction lasted 21 hours and 3 meals a day from the cafeteria weren't even close to enough. This was especially true after the delivery and I was instructed to feed every 2 hours.
DH had to run out and buy crackers, some cookies, a breakfast burrito one day. I wasn't even a junk foodie, but using all that energy left me starving during our stay!
Oh, and clothes, ipod and toiletries, etc. The video camera was fun to use every hour of induction too because I had basically forgot everything I/we went through during those 21 hours. Good luck!
EXCITING! Congrats!! Im being induced tomorrow as well
Id suggest bringing, laptop, magazines, music.. to help pass the time duirng your inuction! As for essentials that I loved having were comfy clothes, like sweats, nursing tanktop, tshirt, nursing bra, boppy pillow, my own toiletries. Cellphone, Camera and Video camera along with all of their chargers!
Good Luck
I was induced last Monday, and LO didn't come until Wednesday afternoon. Even with all of that time, I wouldn't have watched DVD's. I did have a laptop and I used that once or twice, so that might be worth it.
I brought spare clothes for myself and then never changed into them. I tore during delivery, so someone was always in checking on my stitches. Or pushing on my uterus to check my bleeding. It was easier to stay in a gown (plus, with all of the blood, it was easier to just change the pad underneath me if I bled through the pad/undies than worry about bleeding through to my pants).
I don't know if you plan on FF or BF, but if you choose to use formula, they'll give you some there. Aaron wasn't drinking an entire bottle (2 ounces), so half of it went to waste as it can't be used past an hour of it being opened, and they can't reuse it once LO starts. It may be a good idea to bring a few bottles with you so you can pour what you need into the bottle and have them refrigerate the rest for the next feeding.
Our prenatal class gave me a list that included hard candy/suckers, snacks for DH, mouthwash, and chapstick. I had 1 sucker out of boredom, and used the mouthwash once.
Don't be scared! You'll do just fine.
I'm going tomorrow night for induction and am scared as well! I'm bringing a relaxation CD, CAMERA, cell phone, laptop, a change of clothing, DVD's, suckers, snacks for hubby & myself, makeup (for all those pictures!!!), toiletries, slippers, PJ's, 2 outfits for baby, blanket, don't forget your carseat!!!! I probably overpacked, but I'd rather be ready than not....worst case is you don't use all of your stuff....
GOOD LUCK!