Nope. I honestly haven't even thought about it. I really don't like packing and we live close to the hospital so I'm kind of hoping if I need anything I can just have someone go grab it.
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Aug. - Sept. 2013 - dIUIs = BFNs
January 2014 - IVF = 3 freezer babies
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Nov. 7, 2014 - Wilhelmina "Willa" Suzanne (4lb 14oz) and Ari Jose (6lb 4oz) were born via CS
I started today, actually! So far I have some booties, 3 onsies, 3 sleepers, 1 swaddleme, 1 swaddle blanket, 1 receiving blanket, 3 burp cloths and 1 fleece blanket to put over her in the carseat. Babies are messy. I still need to pack a bunch of stuff. We will see if I can fit it all
I had hubby bring out small suitcase this weekend. Have a nightgown and robe and socks that I can throw out after. A couple nursing tanks. Toothbrush, Chapstick,hair pick, hair ties. Also made a file to keep baby paperwork in order. That's all so far. Have the twin nursing pillow beside it. Lots of blogs recommend taking it but it kind of grosses me out. Can't decide
I have some clothes for me and DH packed, but that's it so far. I did make a list of the things I want to bring, just haven't gotten it all together yet. I also have to pack overnight bags for each of the kids. I want to have it done in the next couple weeks.
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I'm scheduled for a CS so this hasn't even crossed my mind yet. I know I could go early but considering my past experience, I probably won't. I'll put stuff together a few weeks before my date.
ETA: My bag will contain: for me - a set of PJs/nightgown or 2, yoga pants, nursing tank, comfy cardigan/sweatshirt, an outfit to go home in, slippers, flip flops and toiletries; for DH - snacks and an outfit (he'll be going home periodically anyway so doesn't need much); for baby - boppy, going home outfit, hat, socks and blanket for the car. We will also pack the iPad, camera, our phones, chargers for everything, pillows for both of us and a gift for DS.
I packed clothes for me but nothing for babies or toiletries. I figure since it's twins I am at risk for going early and I don't really feel like describing EXACTLY which hoodie I want to my husband/mother/whoever. I will probably pack the rest of the bag around 35 weeks.
I haven't begun. But I did just order a new bathrobe that I can take with me
I need to start getting other things set up before getting to the hospital bag. We haven't done anything yet with getting the baby stuff out and ready.
I have packing my bag scheduled on my calendar for Oct 25. That being said, I made a spreadsheet of everything I will be taking back in April or May! I take a big suitcase because I'm having a RCS and I'll be in the hospital for 4 days. Plus I take a nice big plush towel, bath robe, my own pillow and throw and Boppy (those things alone take a lot of space)... I'm happy to share my whole list but think it would be too long to post...LOL
DD was 3 weeks early, so I think I'll make sure to be packed by 32-33 weeks or so, I've got some time!
I don't bring anything for the baby except a going home outfit and blanket for the car seat.
I like wearing my own clothes POST DELIVERY, so for the 2 days of recovery or so I'll bring my own nursing tops/nightgowns/robes. Yoga pants and a comfy top to go home in, sandals for the shower, my own toiletries and makeup.
I liked using the Boppy to sit on for the ride home (I tore badly). I don't bring my own sheets or pillows though, too germy in those hospitals IMHO.
I brought tons of snacks and things to do last time and didn't use any of it. DH just got food from restaurants and I was too sick to eat or do anything. I will bring my iPad, good for keeping up with emails, etc.
I haven't even really thought of it yet . But you ladies have things I never would've thought of (that I am now writing down)! So keep the awesome advice flowing!
I haven't made a list because I'm still SO undecided about what to bring! I'll be asking if the midwifery center provides any type of gowns or has anything they send you home with (4-6 hours after LO arrives!!!!) at my appointment on Wednesday to help get me started.
I'm trying to figure out what would work well for possible laboring and/or delivering in water and the immediate skin to skin contact but still let me keep somewhat covered up. I'm thinking a front close sports bra and/or a breathable button down shirt but I'm still trying to figure out something for the waist down. Maybe a long swim skirt with the bottom cut out? Where is the option for LO to just teleport out?!?
I've definitely thought about it, but I am pretty much putting everything off until after my shower- which is this Sunday. For some reason I feel like the shower marks some sort of turning point.
How do so many of you have your own clothes already packed? Won't you want to wear them in between now and then???
I've definitely thought about it, but I am pretty much putting everything off until after my shower- which is this Sunday. For some reason I feel like the shower marks some sort of turning point.
How do so many of you have your own clothes already packed? Won't you want to wear them in between now and then???
Generally the clothes you bring aren't your good clothes in case they get stained with blood, meds, fluids, etc. The nursing tanks aren't used (at least by me anyways) until after baby is born.
Sluppers and bathrobe are a different story. Those are usually the ones you normally wear, so I don't pack those until I go.
I'm traveling this weekend, so I won't pack for the hospital until after I get back from my trip and can use my suitcase/travel-sized toiletries.
I am packing like I'm going on a weekend trip - bringing toiletries that I would typically use, plus a hairdryer (because I hate having wet hair). I am also bringing my own towel for showering. My hospital's towels are like the size of hand towels. I'll also pack snacks (I didn't eat them during labor but they were awesome after labor), and my ipad/camera/etc.
I won't bring much for the baby - probably just an outfit, a blanket, and my boppy.
Dumb FTM question - does DH shower at the hospital too? We live about 40-45 minutes from our hospital and I imagine DH is not going to want to run home every day. Maybe he will though.
@missnacholover my DH was not allowed to shower at the hospital. I live on a different country completely though, so it might be different for you. I would ask your hospital.
Meh, I don't plan on starting packing until 36 weeks. Then I'll probably start a small pile (robe, comfy clothes to come home in, baby's things), but probably won't finish until after 38 weeks, because we have trip planned at 38 weeks and I will be using my bags.
I haven't even thought about this yet. I guess I should soon though. I am in total denial about how close we are to the end, so packing a bag means I will have to deal with that. I am not ready!
I would like to state for the record that this post made me yell out in fear! This is one thing that gives me anxiety.. I feel like I don't know what I don't know.. Ya know??
@howin23 I highly recommend taking items off of that list- as in, like half. That is going to be too much to bring and carry in and transport between L&D triage, birth room, and recovery room. And the recovery rooms aren't always very big.
I saw this post and thought "Craaaaaaaaaaaaaap! I'm not packed and everyone else is going to say they are packed!" But I feel better knowing almost none of us are. I did buy cute slippers with grippy stuff on the bottom to take to the hospital, and my favorite kind of hard candy. I am traveling this weekend to go to my baby shower, I think I will pack once that's over as I won't be traveling again after that. There is a good list in the materials from my hospital about what to bring, I'm mostly planning to go by that. We also only live 10-15 minutes away from the hospital and my parents will be staying at our house. If I really need something, I am sure they could bring it to me.
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I know DH & I are fat because our bag is mostly full of junk food snacks lol. I've also thrown in a couple pillows, a fleece "snow suit", a sports bra, nursing pads, some pacifiers, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, chapstick, a camera, the camcorder, hair ties AND a blanket.
Still have several things to throw in there...our bag is ginormous lol.
Homebirth mama, so no packing for me. But I was such a huge procrastinator with #1 and 2. My mom had to go to my place when I ended up being admitted for induction at 37w6d. My bad wasn't packed yet.
I *think* I packed my bag around 38 weeks with my second.
G 12.04 | E 11.06 | D 11.08 | H 12.09 | R 11.14 | Expecting #6 2.16.18.
@howin23 I highly recommend taking items off of that list- as in, like half. That is going to be too much to bring and carry in and transport between L&D triage, birth room, and recovery room. And the recovery rooms aren't always very big.
After reading that list, this is all I could think about...
@howin23 I highly recommend taking items off of that list- as in, like half. That is going to be too much to bring and carry in and transport between L&D triage, birth room, and recovery room. And the recovery rooms aren't always very big.
After reading that list, this is all I could think about...
I haven't, but I did bring it up to DH this morning. I don't need much, the baby doesn't need much, but DH is a heavy packer so I figure it will be mostly his stuff. I just need something to wear home and the baby needs something to wear home, and we need the carseat. I'm sure the hospital will have some sort of shampoo or body wash if I need to take a shower. LOL at the list with a razor on it unless it's for the husband. I want my bag packed before I go into labor this time, unlike with my first, so I'll aim to have it ready at 36 weeks and that should be plenty early.
@howin23 you really don't need all that stuff. You don't need to look like a runway model after you give birth. I'm going to reflect what others have said and cut your list for yourself down by half. Your husband also doesn't need some of that stuff either.
Re: Who's packed????
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I'm scheduled for a CS so this hasn't even crossed my mind yet. I know I could go early but considering my past experience, I probably won't. I'll put stuff together a few weeks before my date.
ETA: My bag will contain: for me - a set of PJs/nightgown or 2, yoga pants, nursing tank, comfy cardigan/sweatshirt, an outfit to go home in, slippers, flip flops and toiletries; for DH - snacks and an outfit (he'll be going home periodically anyway so doesn't need much); for baby - boppy, going home outfit, hat, socks and blanket for the car. We will also pack the iPad, camera, our phones, chargers for everything, pillows for both of us and a gift for DS.
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IUI #1&2 = BFN; IUI #3 = BFP, m/c @ 6 weeks
November '11 ~ IVF#1 ~ ER 11/18 (29R, 17F) ~ 5dt of one beautiful blast on 11/23 = BFP!!
Beta #1 9dp5dt = 116, P4 = 28 ~ Beta #2 13dp5dt = 700 ~ Beta #3 20dp5dt = 9500, P4 = 26
1st u/s 12/27 - hb of 156!! EDD 8.10.12 **TEAM GREEN!**
Sweet baby boy born 8.18.12
Trying for #2
FET #1 - October '13 - c/p l FET #2 - December '13 - cancelled l FET #2.2 - 1.30.14 - BFN
~ More testing - hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy & more b/w - all normal / negative~
Surprise BFP while waiting on FET #3 ~ beta #1 500; beta #2 1600; first u/s 4/3 - measuring 5w5d, no hb yet!; 2nd u/s 4/10 - hb 132, measuring 6w6d - EDD 11.29.14 **TEAM GREEN!**
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I'm one-upping you. I've actually MADE my list.
Haven't begun to execute it yet though.
I need to start getting other things set up before getting to the hospital bag. We haven't done anything yet with getting the baby stuff out and ready.
I'm trying to figure out what would work well for possible laboring and/or delivering in water and the immediate skin to skin contact but still let me keep somewhat covered up. I'm thinking a front close sports bra and/or a breathable button down shirt but I'm still trying to figure out something for the waist down. Maybe a long swim skirt with the bottom cut out? Where is the option for LO to just teleport out?!?
I've definitely thought about it, but I am pretty much putting everything off until after my shower- which is this Sunday. For some reason I feel like the shower marks some sort of turning point.
How do so many of you have your own clothes already packed? Won't you want to wear them in between now and then???
Sluppers and bathrobe are a different story. Those are usually the ones you normally wear, so I don't pack those until I go.
I am packing like I'm going on a weekend trip - bringing toiletries that I would typically use, plus a hairdryer (because I hate having wet hair). I am also bringing my own towel for showering. My hospital's towels are like the size of hand towels. I'll also pack snacks (I didn't eat them during labor but they were awesome after labor), and my ipad/camera/etc.
I won't bring much for the baby - probably just an outfit, a blanket, and my boppy.
TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IF
Oct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIs
Feb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! (EDD 11/4/14)
Baby boy arrived 11/13/14!
I'm all about lists and get really antsy without them. So here it is Let me know what I've missed.
Me
· Birth plan
· Robe
· Camera, cards, batteries, charger
· Glasses
· Hotel slippers
· Socks
· Nightgowns (2)
· Nursing bras
· Pillow (with dark or patterned pillowcase)
· Magazines, book
· Toiletries
o Face wash
o Lenses, case, solution
o Toothbrush, toothpaste, retainer, Listerine, floss
o Make-up
o Comb & brush
o Shampoo & conditioner
o Razor
o Chapstick
o Lotion (face and hand)
o Face spray
o Deodorant
o Perfume
o Hair elastics
o Nipple cream & protectors
o Nursing pads
· Hair dryer
· Relaxing eye mask
· Sleeping eye mask
· Ear plugs
· Going home clothes
· Loose underwear
· Notebook & pencil / pen
· Garbage bag & towel in car
· Yoga pants
· Nursing tanks (2)
· Shower shoes
· Snacks
· Bath towel
· Extra bag for hospital give-aways
· Squeeze ball for pain
Baby
· Car seat
· Onesie (long pants)
· Cap
· Socks
· Receiving blankets (2)
· Nail clippers & file
· Blanket for ride home
· Boppy
Husband
· Toiletries
· Flip flops / slippers
· Something to sleep in
· Ipad and charger
· Cell phone and charger
· Books, magazines, etc.
· Camera, cards, batteries, charger
· Change of clothes x2
· Snacks
· Cash / change
· Eye mask
· Ear plugs
· Baby paperwork
ET 9/10 - transferred 1 perfect 5AA blast
7dp5dt BFP ~~ Beta on 9/19 - 77.4 Beta #2 on 9/21 - 357
Low heartbeat on 10/7 86, lower heartbeat on 10/11 76, no heartbeat 10/14/13. D&C 10/15/13
Tests revealed MTHFR c677t mutation, put on Folgard.
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FET #1 1/6/14 - 4BB blast - BFN
I know DH & I are fat because our bag is mostly full of junk food snacks lol. I've also thrown in a couple pillows, a fleece "snow suit", a sports bra, nursing pads, some pacifiers, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, chapstick, a camera, the camcorder, hair ties AND a blanket.
Still have several things to throw in there...our bag is ginormous lol.
"We're off to have us a baby!!"
Oh boy! I'm starting to get stressed out.
"We're off to have us a baby!!"
Some of that stuff is just ridiculous.