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February 2016 Moms
skschnake
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Anything else to add?
skschnake
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I will be 36 weeks Friday. I am packing my hospital bag this weekend ..( I know, I procrastinate ) I decided to get some person information typed up and handy just incase of an emergency or I go into labor during the night. I copied all my insurance cards, the card the hospital gave me when I got the RH shot and my drivers license. I also typed up a list of allergies, emergency contacts, blood type, and all my doctors plus my birth plan. I made two copies; one to keep in my bag and one to keep in my car. I just wanted to be prepared incase my husband was at work and I had to have someone else bring me to the hospital. Is there any additonal info that I would need to add? Thanks
Re: Anything else to add?
Yeah, I definitely recommend pre-registering. My hospital even provided me with the birth certificate form so I could get the majority of it filled out and sent in to the hospital in advance. less to take care of at the hospital.
I commend you for your organization skills. I figured as long as I have pre-registered, have my hospital bag packed and in the car, bring my wallet with me (that I always have anyways and contains my license, insurance card, etc.) and have my cell phone and it's always charged (I keep a charger in the car), I'll be all set. I should probably put the baby's car seat in the car (I'm 36 weeks too), but it's not the end of the world if I don't get around to it in time. We have a toddler at home so hubby will be going back and forth between home and the hospital to make sure things are as normal as possible for our little guy.
As for car seats, it's recommended that you wait until closer to your due date to install because if your car is in an accident with the car seat installed, you might need to replace the seat. If you want to something to prepare, only install the base and grab the seat on the way to the hospital.
What do you mean by "physical check appt"?
I had my 36 week appointment on Tuesday and they said she'll probably stay in a while longer. only 1/2cm dilated and haven't dropped yet.
What do you mean by "physical check appt"?
I had my 36 week appointment on Tuesday and they said she'll probably stay in a while longer. only 1/2cm dilated and haven't dropped yet.
Sorry should have clarified what I meant . Physical checks I mean she checked for dilation and position, and to see if I had dropped. Normally I say check when she does the heart beat check with Doppler.Sounds like you are prepared. I'm a FTM, but I'm starting to pack my hospital bag. My DH installed the carseat and we got it inspected. I took the carseat out of the car and just have the base. Like another PP said, take the carseat out just in case someone were to hit your car between now and delivery, you won't have to replace the seat.
The hospital will have access to your medical file, so the shot record and blood type will be in there. Just for those who are worried about not having that info on them at check-in.
We pre-registered (online!) and will have our insurance card on us. Um... that's about it. Most everything they're going to ask are completely typical check-in questions like, "Do you smoke? Do you want information on quitting smoking? Do you have a birth plan? Are you ok with deviating from that birth plan for the sake of the baby?" Questions like that. It's kind of annoying to go through them all, so be ready to put your patience panties on and answer through contractions. lol
Hospitals have to freaking cover their behinds though, so I get it, but some of the questions I honestly prefer not to even answer because it's like, "WHY DO YOU CARE."