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dree
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Dree
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Hospital clothes
Starting to think about packing my hospital bag. (36 weeks). What did everyone where post birth. I plan on nursing...
And where did you buy it?
Thanks
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Posted 6/10/05 9:28 PM  |
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CathyB
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Re: Hospital clothes
Based on my friends advice, I wore black sweatsuits and t-shirts instead of pjs. I got inexpensive ones at kohls and target, in case they got ruined. Oh, and I brought twice as much underwear as I thought I would need, and I'm glad I did, you wouldn't believe how heavy the flow is and one night I slept like a rock and soaked right through the pad and my clothes.  Sorry if TMI, but I was exhausted!
Oh, and I really wish I'd brought my own towel, one day they didn't have one towel on the whole maternity ward so they gave me a blanket for the bed to use.
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| Posted 6/10/05 10:38 PM |
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btrflygrl
me and baby #3!
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Shana
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Re: Hospital clothes
Several books also recommend your own pillow and socks...lots of em! Again, they will get ruined. Go for comfort rather than beauty, have one nice nightie/outfit for visitors.
If you will be nursing you need easy access...something with buttons or a zipper down the front, or an actual nursing nightgown or shirt.
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| Posted 6/11/05 9:08 AM |
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CarrieAnn
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CarrieAnn
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Re: Hospital clothes
i bought and brought a nursing nightgown and never wore it...didnt want to get it ruined. I slept in the outfits the provided at the hosp. (the gowns)... made it eassy for the middle of the night feedings
I had a big wrap sweater with me to put on if i needed to walk anywhere. Plus, I had no control over the temp of the room, so I was glad i could reach over and put it on if need be.
flip flops and towels....def.
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| Posted 6/11/05 1:12 PM |
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dree
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 1107 total posts
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Dree
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Re: Hospital clothes
Yah...i was worried about buying a nursing gown and then ruining it. So I guess I will just try to find something really comfy (and cheap). Thanks
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| Posted 6/11/05 10:25 PM |
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-Laurie-
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Re: Hospital clothes
Posted by dree
Yah...i was worried about buying a nursing gown and then ruining it. So I guess I will just try to find something really comfy (and cheap). Thanks
I have three nursing gowns that I have never worn and my son is almost 3 weeks old! I just wore the hospital gowns for the first 24 hours then moved to one of Dh's t shirts and shorts for the last 24 with my robe.
Stuff I used
Nursing Bra
Nursing Tank with shelf Bra (got it at Target)
Robe
Extra Socks
Flipflops for Shower
CocoButter
Chapstick
Mouthwash
Toothpaste/toothbrush (also for Dh)
Glasses
Contact stuff (also for Dh)
HairDryer
Cell phone and Charger
Camera and Charger
Deodorant
Moisturizer
Maternity jeans to wear home and a Tshirt (don't recommend jeans for going home.. I wish I had yoga pants!)
Stuff I had but never used
Underwear.. just used the mesh ones they supplied
Nursing gowns (see above)
Magazines
Makeup (ha!)
Shampoo/Conditior/Soap (the hospital supplied a three in one creme which made it much easier)
Towel (didn't want to get mine bloody so I used the hospitals)
Stuff I wish I had
Pads from home. I haven't worn pads since I was 17 and I forgot how much I hated them especially hospital sized ones once I got home I sent out my mom for ones from CVS that were smaller and I wish I had them at the hospital.
Newborn Wipes, our hospital provided ones you had to wet which was a PITA when the sink was way across the room and the baby was passing the black merconium poops so I wish I had brought some
Baby Stuff I used
Baby Nail File
Going home Outfit
The Miracle Blanket for swaddling (lifesaver!)
Pacifiers
A few stretchies/rompers for dressing him up during the day
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| Posted 6/11/05 10:43 PM |
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dree
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 1107 total posts
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Dree
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Re: Hospital clothes
Wow! Thanks for the input. I will be printing out your list for reference. Oh...and I've got the miracle blanket ready to go. Heard great things! Wasn't planning on bringing it to the hospital but now I will 
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| Posted 6/12/05 12:07 AM |
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aliasPook
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Laurie
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Re: Hospital clothes
Bring tons of underwear! I can't even tell you how many I went through!
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| Posted 6/12/05 7:05 AM |
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