I am trying desperately to pack my hospital bag, but can't seem to pack any clothes for post delivery. I tried looking at yoga pants and other things, but nothing fits me now (36 weeks) and I don't know what will fit immediately after delivery. DH keeps saying just to bring sweats but we will have tons of family and friends visiting and I would like to attempt to look decent for visitors. Doesn't need to be a ball gown but I would like to be wearing something that can pass as actual non-pajama clothes. Any suggestions? Tried Gap yoga pants, etc. And someone else suggested leggings but I've been told the huge pads they give you make leggings a bad choice. Help!
Re: Help! What to wear post delivery
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I packed some loose fitting black pajama pants, some loose tanks, and a nursing bra. If someone has an issue with my wardrobe, they can show themselves out.
ETA: These are the pants I got. They're super comfy and stretchy
https://www.target.com/p/gilligan-o-malley-women-s-fluid-knit-sleep-crop-pant-assorted-colors/-/A-14347552#prodSlot=large_1_10
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You'll likely feel and look 6 months pregnant. I'd pack comfy maternity clothes. Trust me, you'll want to be comfy above all else.
Edit to add: don't forget you'll be wearing monster size maxi pads too!
I have a pair of maternity yoga/lounge pants that I put on when I go into labor, then wear home afterward. Anything that hugs your butt makes you look like you are wearing a diaper afterwards.
In the two or three days after I deliver, I am huge. I look 6 months pregnant, and I am seriously bloated from the IV fluids. Nothing fits right. A week after delivery, I can generally ditch the maternity clothes.
Generally, after you deliver you are sitting the majority of the time. When people visited at the hospital, my bottom half was covered by a blanket. I have two nicer nursing tanks that I wear when I am having company, and no one sees my lounge pants.
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I also purchased a nursing cami that I can wear with some PJ pants. I packed a robe to keep me covered up as well since the nursing bras I purchased don't have much padding/support (I bought sleep ones because they seemed the most comfy for the first few weeks).
I had the long version of these with DS1 and they were/still are the most comfortable thing ever.
Yoga pants and robes are helpful, but like some of the other ladies said, you'll probably be sitting in bed when visitors come.
Another piece of advice is to maybe wear things that won't easily trip you (a maxi skirt, flare-leg yoga pants, etc.). A lot of extra fabric flapping around my feet makes me nervous for when I'll be carrying a brand-new baby around while compensating for recovery pain. I have a feeling that I'll be sticking to crop yoga pants!
this exactly. I'm giving birth. if you don't like the way I look well then too bad. they are there to see the baby anyway and probably won't even care.
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I bought these too! So soft and comfortable. Fabrics are really important to me. I am also bringing an bathrobe and a maternity sundress to wear home.
If you are really wanting to find something to make you feel prettier, maybe find a cute pajama set or night gown to wear under the robe. But be prepared to bleed on stuff, and have them bother you to be checked.
FTM, so who knows what I will actually use, but I packed a pair of Old Navy maternity yoga pants that are super comfy, one pair of non maternity (but very loose) capri pajamas with a button front top, a pair of loose mesh gym shorts, one regular (but big) t-shirt, two nursing bras and one nursing tank. And I have one loose cotton dress to wear home.
I also packed a very light short robe and a zip up hoodie and I figure if I stay in the hospital gown or I want to change, either way I can just throw the hoodie or robe over me when visitors are there. My concern was that I have large breasts and I feel very weird not having a bra on at all times so I didn't want to be all out there unsupported, especially with male visitors. I figure I can throw a blanket over my bottom half more easily.
And, yes- I know I am packing too much, but everything I am taking fit in a small duffle bag, so it's not like I am taking multiple suitcases. I'd rather have a few extra items that I don't wear.
This.
pretty much what will go in my bag..i bought the nightgown last time with dd in case it got ruined and will be using the same one..it worked great! And then just a robe to throw on..i felt much more comfortable in that than the hospital gowns..
I have these maternity yoga pants from Target that I'm planning on packing. They go under the belly so they've fit me my entire pregnancy and I figure they'll fit comfortably regardless of how big or small I am after birth.
https://www.target.com/p/liz-lange-for-target-maternity-essential-pants-black/-/A-14173587?reco=Rec|pdp|14173587|ClickEV|item_page.new_vertical_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|ClickEV|item_page.new_vertical_1
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I'm just wearing my hospital gown. When I have visitors, I'll wear a black Gilligan O'Malley robe from Target over it.
I don't want to deal with the inconvenience of pants, and the hospital gown is comfortable, easy for the nurses and doctors to work around, and can just be immediately thrown away and replaced with a new one if it gets soiled or ruined.
I am planning to wear a a simple knit dress home.
As far as my time IN the hospital, I am going to stick to the hospital gown and just don a robe for guests. I don't want to be struggling with PJ/yoga pants or anything fitting while I am using the restroom or doing the post-delivery warm water cleanses or whenever the nurse has to assess my peri-pad for drainage.
My fave post delivery get-up is a black knit maxi/yoga skirt and black nursing tank with flip flops. I throw in a zip-up fleece or hoodie/sweater in case the room is cold. I also throw in a maternity but nursing friendly (wrap/cross front) short-sleeved shirt in case I want more coverage than just the tank but don't need the hoodie layer...
The skirt makes the pads less obvious and allows for easier checks own there.
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