Well last time with my son being born prematurely, we were not prepared at all and just chucked anything and everything into bags for hospital. I even packed my Nintendo DS into my labour bag in case I got bored!!! Little did I know!
Well this time, I am organised :-)
I am 38 weeks and my bags have been packed for a good few weeks.
For anyone interested this is what I have packed:
Labour Bag
Snacks - chocolate, nuts, hard boiled lollies etc.
Drinks - gaterade for me, red bull for hubby!
Socks - your feet get so cold!
Lip Balm
Massage oil - my mum is an aromatherapist and she made an oil up for me
Swimmers for hubby in case I end up in the shower
Maternity pads
Undies - black of course!
Camera - with spare batteries
Hair lackeys to tie my hair up
Hospital Bag
2 sets of PJs
Dressing gown
Slippers
2 changes of clothes for hospital day wear and coming home
Maternity Pads - 2 packs
Breast Pads
2 maternity bras
LOADS of undies!!!
Clothes for bub - 2 lots in 4 zeros - singlets & rompers plus beanies and mittens
Wrap for baby
Cloth nappy squares for vomits!
Pillow - I like to take my own pillow everywhere
Change for vending machine
Toilet Paper!! I use the nice soft stuff, not that scratchy stuff at the hospital!
Toiletries - tooth brush/paste, hair brush, hair lackeys, minitures of shampoo etc.
Nipple Cream
Nappies for baby - one pack of newborn size
Wipes for baby
Body wash for baby
Phew! Think thats it!!! |