Anyone not packing a hospital bag?

Melissa72777 · February 2014

I keep seeing tons of posts about packing hospital bags and I am not planning on pre-packing. I did not buy a ton of maternity clothes so all the clothes I have that still fit including pj's I need to wear now. Same thing with toiletries, I use them everyday not to mention my hospital provides all the basics (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.) And really I don't think I will need a ton of stuff while I'm there so I'm hoping when I start labor I'll be able to have DH throw some PJs in a bag with some clothes for me to go home in, deodorant, hair brush, hair dryer, my iPad, and phone/iPad chargers. Since we are team green we have picked out a boy outfit and a girl outfit both with tags still on. They are already with my mom so after baby is born she will wash the appropriate outfit and bring that to the hospital. If for some reason I have a super fast labor and don't have time to grab anything on my way, my hospital is 15 mins from my house so DH or my mom can always run home to grab stuff for me after the baby arrives. I figure by the time I'm done delivering the baby I'm really not gonna care about much except bonding with my baby and trying to
get some rest. I'm just wondering if there are any other ladies out there who aren't pre packing either or am I just the oddball? Lol

cMichelle0423 · February 2014

I packed what I could and saved the rest for right before we left for the hospital. My OB told me to wait to go to the hospital until my contractions were a minute long and 5 min apart for 2 hours. So I had plenty of time to grab stuff like my charger contacts etc. Honestly, I used zip lock bags for shampoo and body wash.... but I didn't even shower while I was at the hospital (I was only there for about 36 hours). Considering you're so close to the hospital, I think it's fine either way if u pack ahead or not. Especially if you have people who can just run over and grab you something that you forgot.

ncbelle · February 2014

I don't. Gives me something to do in early labor

dairygirl19 · February 2014

I have never packed nowhere near what the girls on the Bump or the checklists say I should.

I'm big on feeling like me in the hospital so it was a change of clothes (and a clean set for H) and my own soap/makeup items. Throw in my own underwear and some pads and I was good.

Other than that, kindle, blanket for baby and outfit.

So nothing more than a standard night away sort of stuff.

I packed it already because I'm big on organization, but I was honestly done in like 4 minutes. The hospital is also on the same block as Target and H usually needs some air after awhile, so I can easily send him out for stuff no problem if needed.

pigtails1031777 · February 2014

Never did with both kids. Just grabbed stuff when we left

jodyen · February 2014

I haven't packed yet because our baby shower was had to be rescheduled because of weather. I am packing my DH some clothes and stuff for him along with his meds. He's a diabetic so he has to have his stuff with him. I am just bringing a change of clothes for and our little girl plus the chargers, tablet, etc. Also packing an overnight bag for our daughter in case she is with us at the hospital or she goes and stays with her grandparents.

C12H22O11 · February 2014

I packed everything (including the kitchen sink) when I had DS. I think I used my hairbrush, toothbrush, our camera, the Depends I brought with me, and my change of clothes to wear home for DS and myself.

This time around, I'm already packed, but it's basically just clothes for the two of us and Depends. I'll throw in toiletries the day of (I have a list so I won't forget anything). But I'm not particularly into looking glamourous PP, so I'm not taking hair stuff, blow dryer, make up etc.

kalette · February 2014

Nah I don't think I will. I didn't pack last time until just before we left for the hospital. And then I barely used anything I brought.

KimbaleeZay · February 2014

I won't be packing in advance, but I do have a list so when I do go to pack, I won't forget anything. With this being #3, I have a good idea of what I'll need. Plus Dh will be back and forth from the house with my other 2 kiddos so whatever I need at home, he can always go get. I'm having a csection, so I really don't need anything for labor.

LEIGHLOVE09 · February 2014

I packed after my water broke with DD. However I did have a list printed out so I wouldn't forget anything. I'll do the same this time too.

rainydayluck · February 2014

I wish I had done one. I was having an ultrasound and they saw my fluid levels were very low and immediately sent me to L&D for the rest of my pregnancy. If I had had a bag, DH could have just grabbed it to bring to me.

Nikgoss11 · February 2014

I have packed baby's bag but not my own or DH's yet. I figured I will have time to do that before heading to the hospital and that way I am not constantly looking for things in it if I need something.

Gigi8212 · February 2014

I don't plan on packing much but my hospital is 45 minutes away and I was there for an NST when pregnant with dd at 37+6 when they decided to induce me on the spot, so it was nice to have my bag in the car just in case.

This time around I will probably do the same thing since I will be having NSTs again and you just never know.

Caldecott22 · February 2014

This is my 3rd and I never packed ahead of time. With my first my water broke and I took a shower, packed a bag, and did a few things around the house before we left. With my second when I realized I was in true labor I packed bags for myself and my DS (To stay w a relative that night).

I did order a few new nursing tanks for the hospital because my old ones are shredded, and a hoodie. I know what PJ pants and yoga pants fit well and are comfy. It won't take but about 5 min to pack.

Worse case scenario my water breaks at work and I don't have time to go home, I can send my H for specific things.

I do understand people wanting to be totally packed and ready though. It's part of the nesting instinct!

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