Birth and Labour Forum

Posted: 09 July 2006 at 8:22pm | IP Logged

All of the above sounds perfect

The only thing I will add is a watch or wee clock or something - as with first dd I totally forgot both and was lost not knowing what time it was!

Magazines too - just incase you are in for a bit after and your lo is anything like mine were and sleeps ALL the time lol

Can't think of anything else just now

xxxxx

Posted: 09 July 2006 at 8:31pm | IP Logged

Everything so far sounds great

I'd say take 3 of each item for lo & if ur in for a longer stay than 1st expected ur dp can always bring things as needed rather than u having a whole suitcase with u

only other thing i had in my bag was flip flops - for the shower, id hate to pick up an infection wen u think of the amount of bleeding women making there way in & out of there on a daily basis despite the hospitals best efforts to keep clean

Posted: 09 July 2006 at 8:42pm | IP Logged

my hospital dosent provide clothes but they do provide milk, tens machine, sanitry towels and radios

thank you all will be packing tomorrow although im not due till september (11 wks exactly not that im counting) lol

Posted: 10 July 2006 at 10:47am | IP Logged

The girls have it all covered. I would also pack a pair of socks for the baby for the heal prick test (in case you you are not home in the 5 days). If the baby's foot is warm the blood is easier to get.

I packed loads of baby grows and vests as lo spewed a lot for a few days after the birth.

Best of luck.

Posted: 23 December 2006 at 11:40pm | IP Logged

Thank you all for your advise...im preparing my bags as i speak but by now, i noticed the birthing of a couple babies by previous mums comments done so early congratulations to you!! Im holding on for another month but im trying to prepare early.

Posted: 24 December 2006 at 1:47pm | IP Logged

Out of everything listed, my most important... apart from clothes, pads and the obvious would be the camera and change for the pay phone!!
Also if its not been said already dont forget to pack a big fluffy towel for when you have a bath or shower before/after birth.

There will be one thing that iv put in my labour bag that iv not used before, and thats a small mirror....
I would like to actually see something for myself this time round.
Some might not like the idea, but i would love to see the bubba coming out for myself.
Just an idea and like i said, its prob not up to everyone's taste tho!!
x-x-x

Posted: 25 January 2007 at 9:38pm | IP Logged

I put loads into my labour bag! Tens machine, cds, books, massage oils, energy drinks...the list is endless because I was convinced I would be ages! Howevr Ben had other ideas and only had chance tosip bout half a bottle of Lucozade before he made an appearence after only 3 1/2 excrutiating hours. One Godsend was a solid type beanbag, which I got last minute. it was the Perfect height to lean on on the bed during contractions!

As for baby's bag, I took one pack of nappies, wipes and sacks, about six of each baby gros and sleep suits, two little hats, mittens and my dh bought the going home outfit whilst we were in coz we didn't know what we were having. Did have to send out for more clothes coz Ben was quite sicky at first.

I found good lists for what to pack in the Boots Pregnancy and Birth magasine, from my local store.

Posted: 25 January 2007 at 10:37pm | IP Logged

FOOD!

Hospital food is crappy and never there when you want it, especially if LO appears in the middle of the night. Cereal bars, fruit, bottled water and, of course, chocolate.

Felt sick as a dog through labour, but ravenous once babies appeared. And you can justify the calories if you're breastfeeding!

Also a water spray was really useful for cooling down.

Posted: 29 January 2007 at 7:22pm | IP Logged

YAY..MY TURN

I can finally make my addition to what i brought that i actually needed in the hospital. For myself, i had house slippers to slip on and off when walking about since i dont like the sockies. they provide the gown for nursing so thats what i wore. i had a robe and pj to go home in. i didnt even need panties since they had their own panties there and pads for the bleeding. hygiene products i used definately. i had a nursing top since i wanted to breast feed and wore this home as well. i brought extra snacks for after birth since i ate more than what they provided. I had many hair peices to tie it back and stay out of the way, especially during the pushing phase was helpful.

OH..cant forget the body hug pillow..it was what i was used to at home and couldnt have gone without it at the hospital!!

For baby, i only brought her an outfit to come home in with a blanket since the hospital provided nappies and milk. I had used the mittens and socks that i brought from home as well. otherthan that..i was content with it all.