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makaelashook2makaelashook2 member
in October 2014 Moms
I have almost 9 weeks left til my due date. I'm a ftm, so I am freaking out about "not being ready" when the time comes. Any ideas on what I should pack in my LO's bag, and mine too?
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  • angeltennis3angeltennis3 member
    I feel ya! We have actually had quite a few posts about this in the last few weeks, though, so I recommend searching for those. If I weren't mobile and getting ready for work I would try to provide links, but I am ;;)
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  • makaelashook2makaelashook2 member
    Bring your own diapers and wipes or no?
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  • golfingdarwinfishgolfingdarwinfish member
    makaelashook2 said:
    Bring your own diapers and wipes or no?
    Most hospitals, no, but you can call yours and confirm, or check their website as many L&D units list what you should bring on their website.
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  • krazyinsanekrazyinsane member
    No. Hospital provides those. They even tell you to take the open package because they can't reuse it.
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  • golfingdarwinfishgolfingdarwinfish member
    Cantisa said:
    https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12402871/hospital-bag/p1

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  • Emerald27Emerald27 member
    makaelashook2 said:

    Bring your own diapers and wipes or no?

    Unless you're planning to cloth diaper, nope. The hospital will provide them.
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  • DaniGrace89DaniGrace89 member
    Biggest items for me: cameras, lenses, tripod, chargers, extra sd cards. Makeup. Undies. Straightener. Nursing bras. Comfy clothes. Boppy pillow. Breast pump. Going home outfit. Car seat. Packed diaper bag. Snacks for me. Medication. A ziplock bag to bring home the baby's hat for the dog to sniff.

    Another huge thing: a packed bag for my dog. We are giving a family member a key to our home so that when we need to leave, we won't have to drive the dog to their house, our guy will just stay home until they come get him.
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  • erinchrisitne424erinchrisitne424 member
    Omg it just dawned on me I need to not only pack to he out of state for the month leading up to my due date but I need to pack my hospital things as well. I seriously would have just brought my normal stuff to stay with family not even thinking about needing things for the baby and the hospital as well. Gotta love pregnancy brain.
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  • Anderson2651Anderson2651 member
    Super happy I saw this. I'm a second time mom but had my twins at 27 weeks in a ER c-section so didn't have anything ready... Any one have any idea how long normal C-section stay is? All I hear is "depends on how smooth it goes"... I was guessing its about two to three days - ? .  Was in for about a week with the first due to the ER so DH was running back and forth getting me things. Planning on packing this weekend just in case, but praying i wont need it until Oct, :)
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    Anderson2651 said:

    Super happy I saw this. I'm a second time mom but had my twins at 27 weeks in a ER c-section so didn't have anything ready... Any one have any idea how long normal C-section stay is? All I hear is "depends on how smooth it goes"... I was guessing its about two to three days - ? .  Was in for about a week with the first due to the ER so DH was running back and forth getting me things. Planning on packing this weekend just in case, but praying i wont need it until Oct, :)

    I was in 4 days with my extremely easy c/s.

    I plan on making my packing list this week on hold off in the actual packing until around 36 weeks or so.

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  • yella726yella726 member
    Ok, here's my (FTM) list that I put together. We're only about 7 minutes max from the hospital, so DH can always run back to the house and grab anything we may have forgotten.

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    iPhones
    Camera
    Speaker
    Chargers

    Toothbrushes/toothpaste
    Chapstick
    Cream
    Makeup
    Face Wipes
    Hair Ties/Bobby Pins/Clips
    Nursing Pads
    Body Wash/Shampoo
    Deodorant

    Snacks
    Water

    Flip Flops (D)
    Extra Undies (D)
    Extra Socks (D)
    Comfy Pants (D)
    Nursing Tank Top (D)
    Nursing Bra (D)
    L/S Wrap Top (D)
    Extra T-Shirt (J)
    Sweatshirt (J)
    Comfy Pants (J)
    Going Home Outfit with Hat (B)
    Socks/Booties
    Baby Blanket
    Pacifier
    Car Seat (in car)
    Pillow
    Blanket

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  • krazyinsanekrazyinsane member
    Anderson2651 said:

    Super happy I saw this. I'm a second time mom but had my twins at 27 weeks in a ER c-section so didn't have anything ready... Any one have any idea how long normal C-section stay is? All I hear is "depends on how smooth it goes"... I was guessing its about two to three days - ? .  Was in for about a week with the first due to the ER so DH was running back and forth getting me things. Planning on packing this weekend just in case, but praying i wont need it until Oct, :)

    I try not to stay too long as I heal best at home and with my family. I am out after 48 hours (past two times...first was 3 days but also an emergency) and am hoping for the same this time. 48 hours is required after a CS but the main thing is get up and walk. Know your limits but as bad as it sucks the more you're up the faster the gas will pass and they'll send you home! :-c hit me up if you want to talk more about RCS ;)
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