If you were me, when would you pack?

noah-bear · May 2012

I dont want to wait too long, but I don't want it sitting around. I am at risk for PTL so I don't want to be unprepared.
I can't believe I am 30w tomorrow (idk why this is bold)

busterbeagle · May 2012

Maybe you can pack the smaller essential stuff soon and then make a list of everything else for later, just in case DH has to grab it all in a hurry for you. I bought extras of all my toiletries because I knew unpacking that stuff wouldn't be top priority when we got home with LO. You could just back a little bag of that stuff and shove it in a closet. When it came down to it, I didn't use most of the stuff I packed and I even wore the same clothes out that I wore coming in, but having deodorant and a toothbrush was essential.

noah-bear · May 2012

busterbeagle:
Maybe you can pack the smaller essential stuff soon and then make a list of everything else for later, just in case DH has to grab it all in a hurry for you. I bought extras of all my toiletries because I knew unpacking that stuff wouldn't be top priority when we got home with LO. You could just back a little bag of that stuff and shove it in a closet. When it came down to it, I didn't use most of the stuff I packed and I even wore the same clothes out that I wore coming in, but having deodorant and a toothbrush was essential.

yeah, with Noah I never even opened my bag, but I feel my experience with him will be much different this time.

ChristinaCT · May 2012

I would start packing soon & get the things in there that you don't use often or even any travel sized items in there. You have already had a scare or 2 & now your edd is slightly different so I would get started. Heck I plan on havin mine packe early this time since I was left scrambling at 38 weeks when my water broke. I will never do that again!! Lol

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · May 2012

It wouldn't hurt to put together anything that you are not going to use between now and then and set it aside, that way it's started, but you won't be pulling anything out that you have to remember to put back in.

Then, just make a list of everything else you need to pack and keep it with that stuff so that you don't lose it and can pull it out and pack the rest as things get closer.

When I was pg with DS, I had most everything packed except for bathroom stuff by 36 weeks, but I had no signs of PTL. So maybe just move it up a couple of weeks?

mrsgaines100 · May 2012

I'd say go ahead and get prepared so you can check that off your list, you probably have a lot to worry about right now as it is. Congrats on 30w, how exciting!! But you stay in there for a while yet, little one!!

rainyday31 · May 2012

Maybe go ahead and get together a bag of the things you won't need until the hospital? You could get things like batteries, travel size toiletries, nursing gear, and baby clothes together so that way if you do go into labor you could grab the other items in a hurry. I remember with DD I had those things packed and ready and then I pinned a list of what I still needed to the bag so I wouldn't forget anything in a hurry.

amyrdz522 · May 2012

I would start to pack in the next week or so just to be safe

benoitfan · May 2012

You can probably pack stuff like your going home outfit, pgs, underwear, nursing bra now. Also, if you have travel size toiletries you can get them packed now (shampoo, body wash, deoderant, body lotion, lip balm). Also get your pads in there. If you won't be using your camera over the next few weeks/months, you could put that in the bag now too, along with crossword books, cards and other time killers. Might want to put some new tunes on your ipod if you plan on using it.

Make a list about the other stuff you want to bring and put that on the bag so if you can't pack it in short notice, at least someone else will know what you want/need. You can also pack up the baby bag at this point. A couple of take home outfits of different sizes incase baby is bigger or smaller than you expect. Receiving blankets, hat, mitts (so he doesn't scratch up his cute face), diapers, wipes, paci, etc. Also, if you haven't done it already, get the lo's car seat installed.

I can't wait til I get close enough to pack my bag! Congrats and GL. Hopefully baby will keep cooking at least for another month or longer.

IUIBaby · May 2012

I'd say start packing now so you're prepared.

linfor2 · May 2012

If I was measuring as far ahead as you I'd be getting my bags ready soon.

I cant believe we're to the point of packing bags! So exciting!

lex382 · May 2012

If you're not going to pack I would at least make a packing list and be aware where everything is located including the bag you're going to bring - otherwise I would pack in the next couple of weeks (at least the stuff you could do without until you actually give birth)

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