Hospital Musts:
I didn't end up needing much during my very breif stay at the hospital, and neither did DT or Rowdy.
I have some suggestions of a few things you might like to have, and that really made me feel comfortable.
1. New pajamas- you deserve them! I bought a new pair of Vera Wang silky pj's for the hospital. I wore the pants, but not the top (still haven't worn the top because all I wear are the nursing tanks!) I also bought a nursing night gown which was very comfy. (from motherhood maternity)
2. I suggest stocking up on nursing tanks if you'll be nursing. That is the only kind of shirt I wore at the hospital, and pretty much ever since. I wear them under everything. You can find them at Motherhood Maternity or www.motherhoodmaternity.com.
3. Old Navy Maternity yoga pants.
I just wore my yoga pants and a sweatshirt home. Make sure you're comfy- no need to impress the hubby right now, he already thinks you're super woman! These are such a good little investment. You'll wear them during pregnancy, after delivery, and probably even after that!
4. As far as things you might want or need after delivery, I'd say all your techy things and dont forget the chargers
5. FACE WIPES. I like the Olay face cleansing wipes
6. Boppy
7. Lotion and chap stick (I have these with me wherever I go so you bet I had them there!)
8. big ol' granny panties. My mom bought me some and I laughed in her face at the time, but you better believe I was thanking her later.
9. Newborn mittens. Rowdy's nails were like claws on his little face!
10. I used my big suitcase. DT insisted we didnt need the suitcase, and i get it, he didnt want to be 'that guy' wheeling around the huge pink suitcase, but I'm sure he was thankful we had it when he didnt have to make thirteen trips back and forth to the car when it was time to go home.
11. You do not need to bring your diaper bag. I know, it's new, it's adorable, and you've waited MONTHS to use it, but it will serve no purpose at the hospital.
12. snacks. All I brought was chocolate, and that was more for my visitors since I dont eat much chocolate, but I felt like I was STARVING the entire time (hospital food is nasty!) so I ate it all. I'd suggest bringing some nutragrain bars, peanut butter and crackers, or whatever will hold you over!
13. Tucks pads. I didn't end up needing them but you will want them if you have a tear. Speaking of, that little spray bottle they give you to use when you go pee... Use it, take it home and keep using it, trust me.
15. Everything you need to help you feel like YOU! Your shampoo and conditioner, face lotion, make up, straightener, deoderant, detangler, leave in conditioner, hair ties, etc.
16. You really don't need much for your new little person. Maybe one sleeper, one outfit for pictures, and a going home outfit.
17. Baby book! I worked on mine a lot while I was at the hospital!
How in the world did I have time to blog all this today, you ask?!
Well, I'm being very quiet while I type, thats how!
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