I've gathered suggestions from lots of other people about what to take to the hospital when we deliver, and pretty much, if anyone suggested it, I'm packing it. I realize this may mean I end up with WAY more stuff than I need, but I'd rather know I have it than wish I had packed something.
I've heard it's also a good idea to pack two bags- one for labor, and one for postpartum, and leave your postpartum bag in the car until you move into that room. Honestly, I haven't decided if I'll do that or just want everything with us. I have things labeled as labor and postpartum, but may wait until I actually start packing to make that decision.
I wanted to share my list for anyone wondering about what to pack, but also to ask you all if I've missed anything, since this is a new experience for me:)
Lori's List for Hospital
Carseat- installed in Tahoe
Gear
Laptop/ charger- labor
Camera (d7000), lenses (35mm, 24-70), flash-postpartum
Phone/ charger- labor
Point and shoot camera- labor
Tennis ball- for counter pressure on back- labor
Pillow and pillowcase- labor
Notebook and pen- labor
Photo id and insurance card- labor
Birth plan- labor
Boppy- postpartum
Pump- postpartum
Snacks- labor
Money for vending machine- labor
Soft toilet paper- postpartum
Laundry bag- postpartum
Clothes
Comfy pants- purple maternity jammies- postpartum
Nursing tank- black one from Kristina- postpartum
Nursing nightgown- postpartum
Black Robe- postpartum
Going home outfit for me- maxi dress and cardi with flats- postpartum
Cheap undies- postpartum
Nursing bra- black- labor
Slipper socks with grips on bottom- labor
Flip flops for shower- postpartum
Bikini top- labor
Toiletries
Chapstick- labor
Makeup- postpartum
Facewash pads- postpartum
Deodorant- postpartum
Razor- postpartum
Chi- postpartum
Pads- postpartum
Toothbrush- postpartum
Toothpaste- postpartum
Brush- postpartum
Baby powder (if I don't want to wash my hair)- postpartum
Hair ties- labor
Nursing pads- labor
Lanolin cream- postpartum
For Blake
Swim trunks- if he gets in shower with me during labor
Change of clothes (2)
Pjs
Socks
House shoes
Pillow
Snacks
Gum
Hoodie
Toiletries
Diaper bag- postpartum
Couple of diapers
Wipes
Onesie
Hat
Socks
Mittens
Swaddle blanket
Lotion
Hand sanitizer
Folder for documents
Outfit for going home (one in newborn, one in 0-3)
You are ready to go! Great list. The swim trunks for Blake is a good call. Russell needed them for helping me shower after baby, and I was so glad he had them.
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