When I was pregnant with my first, I found this cute idea to pack a couple surprises in my husband's hospital bag. I got him several hunting magazines and some snacks that he didn't know about. (He did choose a couple snacks himself.) But this time, I can't think of anything! What are you packing for dad other than the usual items?
Re: What special items are you putting in dad's hospital bag?
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I just bought him some nice slippers for Christmas but I think I'll get him a robe too. He gets really cold easily and really fast.
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Nadine GraceMarie 02/10/16
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We are bringing the Xbox! I am planning on getting him a new game or a fun one we both can play together. (it will be just us in the room and if the game system is getting in the way and making me miserable we will put it away...) but I'm also making him his favorite cookies and my homemade chex mix. I made a playlist of songs we first listened to when we started dating for some laughs. I also got a shirt that says AHHHHH I created a monster for hubby then baby has a onsie that says monster on it. Which he is clueless about and a couple other cute dad things.
Loving the idea of snacks.
I'll obviously pack the necessities; clean clothes, pjs, toothbrush, snacks....and I'll have my laptop or iPad.
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I'm with you two on this one, plus his ass is in charge of packing ME sandwiches when early labor starts.
*Kate*
February 2016
I didn't realize women packed surprises for their husbands. And as much as DH and I both love the ps4, there's no way I'm dragging that thing to the hospital and then back home along with a newborn, it's just not happening. Idk if DH plans on staying overnight or not, but if so he can pack his own bag and get himself "surprises", I'm more worried about a healthy baby.
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If I was doing a home birth you can guarantee my husband and I would be playing League until this baby was completely ready to pop out. It's relaxing, why be embarrassed if they're happy?
Surprise BFP! 06/08/15
Nadine GraceMarie 02/10/16
Diagnosed with placenta increta post delivery: emergency partial hysterectomy - cervix and ovaries still intact
Gestational surrogacy or adoption TBD
Some people are so judgemental and worry what others around will think.