Lurking from PgAL... Hospital bag

linzeeh80 · November 2013

Hey ladies! So I'm trying to pack me and Z's hospital bag and I have no idea what I'm doing! Lol What did you ladies pack? Must haves? Things you wish you didn't bring? Any suggestions? Tia!

Ladiebug710 · November 2013

I actually packed pretty lightly. I brought a big zip up hoodie and was so grateful I did. I was freezing in the hospital. I had a nursing tank and a pair of yoga pants I wore the day after delivery and then an outfit to go home, that was pretty much it. I wore the hospital issued undies and industrial hospital pads until it was time to go home. LO wore hospital t shirts until the day we left. Bring some toiletries from home, the hospital ones are crappy, but really there isn't a ton of stuff that you need.

I did not bring my own pillow, I think hospitals are gross and I would never have been able to bring it home.

FmrAFBrat · November 2013

I brought a ton with DS1. With DS2 not so much, and this is what I packed:

-toiletries

-gown/robe/slippers

-sleeping nursing bra

-going home outfits

-boppy

Everything else they will give to you if you need it.

CnAnA · November 2013

chapstick! Bring chapstick!!! and lotion! I ended up stealing some of Alice's baby lotion because I was about to scratch my skin clean off.

also, travel size soap and shampoo. That first shower was effing amazing, and I was so glad I had my own stuff. Everyone told me to bring my own fluffy socks, but frankly I was dying of a heat stroke and socks was the last thing I wanted. if your hair is long enough, make sure you have ponytail holders.

Obviously, a couple changes of clothes - bring extra pants! I bled through more than one pair.

hopefulmom81 · November 2013

Must haves:

-hair ties

-chapstick

-comfy fluffy socks/slippers

-camera and charger

-Nursing gown or nightgown that is easy to nurse in. I liked to get out of the hospital gown on day 2.

-DD's ultrasound to look at during labor to remind me of what I was getting!

Didn't use:

-Boppy

-Breast pump

-Underpants. I am one of the weirdos that LOVED the mesh panties they let you use post-delivery

Forgot and wish I had brought:

-An extra outfit for myself that had pants to go home in (I ended up with a c-section and didn't have enough clothes for myself for the extra day)

-An extra 2 newborn outfits for the baby (I didn't want to leave her in the hospital shirt, but didn't bring enough clothes for her due to the extra day in the hospital. I also brought 0-3 months and they were too big!)

linzeeh80 · November 2013

@hopefulmom81 I'm one of those weirdos too, I love the mesh panties lol Thanks For the suggestions ladies!

ksyknelvr73 · November 2013

I'm trying to remember since it's been about 2.5 years since I had DS, but I believe this is what I brought:

Changes of clothes for myself

Going home outfit for DS

Lanolin and Medela hydrogel pads (LIFE SAVERS!!!! My nipples were DYING!)

Nursing bras/tanks

Boppy

My own toiletries from home (shampoo, conditioner, facewash, etc)

Extra underwear (although I ended up wearing the mesh panties the entire time)

Camera/camera charger, phone charger

I'm not recalling anything else...this seems about right.

MJM3108 · November 2013

PP's have all given great suggestions! I would add-

Your own bath towel- I am a bigger girl, and those tiny postage size towels they give you are a joke

Snacks- lots of snacks!

Either a laptop, phone, or iPod- something to play music while you're in labor.

Plus just about everything PP mentioned.

Oh, and I am one of those weirdos who like the mesh undies, too! Also make sure you get as many of those ice pack/ pad thingies to take home as you can. And take the dermoplast spray they give you, and the squirt bottle- those things saved my bottom when we got home!!

salsa_wifey · November 2013

Baby going home outfit.
Camera and chargers.
Laptop, iPad and chargers (to keep DH busy).
List of phone numbers to call. When the excitment hits I could never remember who I called and who I didn't. And DH was calling and I was calling so we didn't know if someone was missed. I think it would be good to have a list and cross it off as you go.
Pillow - I brought my own pillow from home so I would be more comfortable.
Boppy
Baby book and pen for guest signatures and hand/footprints.
Loose outfit for going home (scheduled c-section).
Nursing pads and tanks.
Robe and slippers.
DVD movies.
Snacks
Toilteries:

Shampoo/conditioner
Body wash/luffa
Brush
Hairdryer
Toothbrush
Make-up
Facial Moisterizer
Face Bar
Lip Balm
Pony tail holder
Contact case and solution
Glasses

I brought PJ's but ended up just using their nightgowns. I don't think we ended up watching any of the DVD's. There's nothing I really regretted bringing and nothing I can recall wishing I did bring.

VeilSdeGTO · November 2013

I packed more than I needed with DD. This time, I plan on just packing...

Clothes:
2 of DH's old pj pants for me
2 nursing tanks w/nursing pads
1 hoodie/sweatshirt
2 pairs of socks/1 throw away slippers
1 Going home outfit for DD

Toiletries for DH and I (mostly travel size):
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap
Lotion/Chapstick
Hairbrush/Hair Tie

Misc:
Glasses
Phone/Camera Chargers
Purse

DH packed clothes last time but didn't really need much except underwear and socks. We might have the diaper bag for DD's stuff ready with an extra set of clothes in case she spends some time with us there, but not really planning on it. I'd actually prefer DH stay at home with DD as much as possible than be with me before and after the delivery.

misternmiss · November 2013

I'm not going to repeat what PPs have already said, but they've shared a lot of good suggestions.

I completely over packed, but I was very grateful to have:
- all my own toiletries (I went out and bought travel bottles of my favorite Aveda products, which were expensive, but when I finally got to shower, it felt so good to spoil myself)
-my makeup (I only put it on the day we got to go home, but it felt SO GOOD to look "pretty" after looking like a zombie for almost a week!)
- my PJ pants that were a size up from what I normally wear and have a drawstring waist. I ended up needing a c-section and had to stay in the hospital for nearly a week. I was sick of the hospital gowns but any other pants were very uncomfortable.
- flip flops. I was mostly barefoot in my hospital room because I was hot and my feet were still swollen. But if I had to/wanted to walk somewhere, it was easy to just slip those puppies on over my sausage feet.
- a black maternity/nursing dress that I wore home. Not only was I super comfy, but I felt a little bit pretty, too! And the black dress covered up the giant but cozy mesh undies I wore home. (I also took several pairs home and wore them until I ran out!)

Also, when I packed my bag, I made a list of things I wanted to bring but could not pack until the last minute. (cell phone, charger, a surprise goodie bag for DH, toothbrush, my retainer) This way, I wouldn't forget them.

I can't believe you are already talking hospital bag! So exciting!!!

adoxyinherear · November 2013

hopefulmom81 said:

Must haves:

-hair ties
-chapstick
-comfy fluffy socks/slippers
-camera and charger
-Nursing gown or nightgown that is easy to nurse in. I liked to get out of the hospital gown on day 2.
-DD's ultrasound to look at during labor to remind me of what I was getting!

Didn't use:
-Boppy
-Breast pump
-Underpants. I am one of the weirdos that LOVED the mesh panties they let you use post-delivery

Forgot and wish I had brought:

-An extra outfit for myself that had pants to go home in (I ended up with a c-section and didn't have enough clothes for myself for the extra day)
-An extra 2 newborn outfits for the baby (I didn't want to leave her in the hospital shirt, but didn't bring enough clothes for her due to the extra day in the hospital. I also brought 0-3 months and they were too big!)

Same here on the boppy! I didn't even use it at home. Sofa pillows and regular pillows were always easier.

And the mesh panties. I loved those, and asked for some to take home with me, which I didn't expect after hearing about how much everyone hated them. I wanted the security of GIANT UNDERPANTS.

Agreed on the comfy clothes and slippers. I ended up packing a lot of labor stuff I didn't even get to use, but I do have a good friend who avoided unnecessary interventions by using her breast pump to kick her labor into gear. So, there's that!

adoxyinherear · November 2013

kklamb10 said:

One tip on the mesh underware. Ask for boy shorts! My hospital had both the regular underware style and boy shorts. The boy shorts were way better!

Oh, yeah, this is what they had! I didn't realize there were any other kind.

SunshinyLees · November 2013

Hi sweetie!!!!! You are getting soooo close...cant believe it!!!!

Everyone has some amazing advice...but here are a few of my top suggestions!!

Bring your own pillow and blanket for you and DH. The hospital ones are pretty plasticky and having comforts from home was sooooooo nice!! I brought a fuzzy blanket and all the nurses were commenting on it.

Don't bother with a nursing pillow, you wont use it. Just use a pillow.

Slipers since hospital floors are grosse

Grama underwear since the ones they provide are grosse

Cant think of anything else besides the obvious....toiletries, camera etc...

XOXOXO

Mmm79 · November 2013

Lots of good advice here. For me, having my own fluffy bath towel from home was essential.

I wanted my own clothes- leggings, yoga pants, nursing tanks and cardigans/ hoodies. I was there for 11 days recovering from my csection and then boarding while DS was in Special Care Nursery.

I also loved the mesh boy short panties. I even secured another box to take home and wore them for another week!

babystoli · November 2013

In addition to what everyone else said...

If you bring your own pillow- use a colored pillowcase (ie not white) so it doesn't get confused with the hospital pillows!

A robe. I had lots of visitors- and was glad I had a robe!

I brought my own fuzzy socks with grips on the bottom. I was sooo glad I had these!! I was so swollen after 3 days of fluids that the hospital socks would not have fit and my shoes barely fit for the ride home.

Oh- and make-up remover towelettes. I used these the first day before I was able to take a shower!

linzeeh80 · November 2013

Thank you, ladies! Now off to pack my bag! See you over here in 6 weeks! Eek!

NBBride05 · November 2013

I brought too much and barely used any of it. I had a c-section so stayed a long time. I checked in Friday for induction and had DD Sat. afternoon. Went home Tues. I stayed in the hospital gown the whole time. Here are my recommendations.

1. Camera + charger, phone, iPod for music

2. Going home outfits - I brought both NB and 0-3. LO was too big for NB. She stayed in the hospital swaddle until it was time to go home.

3. Chapstick

4. Snacks

5. I used the breast pump due to low supply - but had DH go home to get it & boppy because pillows weren't working.

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