Re: BTDT- What did you put in your hospital bag that you actually used?

For my first son I used one of those "lists" and had a ton of crap I never used. so this time I am bringing the following:

- granny panties. i have jockey french cut ones. im there for 3 days so i'm bringing 6 pairs in case i stain.

- my own towel and washcloth. the hospital ones stink!

- toiletries. i couldnt shower b/c of a c-s so i just cleaned up. makeup, deodorant and a blow dryer were used the most.

- pjs. i needed to change my clothes everyday and hate hospital gowns.

- slippers. so you can walk around the floor. I dont like socks on my feet all the time but skeeve floors. bring flip flops for the shower if you plan on showering.

- snacks. fiber one bars. cookies. lots of small water bottles.

- coming home outfit for you and the baby. bring your most comfy maternity clothes. you wont be in reg. clothes right away.

- camera and phones w/ chargers.

- boppy if you are breastfeeding or have a c-section.

Re: BTDT- What did you put in your hospital bag that you actually used?

To add a few...

EAR PLUGS!! - if you don't have a private room, I made DH get them for me after the first night when my roommate was crunching and clanging a cereal bowl and crying at 4am.

Black yoga pants, I just felt more secure in these with granny panties and a giant pad on - felt like everything would stay in place better

Slides/Sandals - I preferred to keep my socks on rather than wear flip flops

SNACKS - I got hungry at the most random times and it was good to have something right there

Re: BTDT- What did you put in your hospital bag that you actually used?

i wish i had flip flops -showers were nasty (winthrop)
I had only pjs in hospital bag - i ended up wearing the sweats/bra i went to the hospital in initially the whole time when visiting baby in nicu. ew. i went early - i didnt know i would be induced- long story- common sense would have been for me to ask dh to bring clothes for me to wear but i was a zombie and didnt think straight. so pack clothes if in case- you don;'t want to be walking the halls in nightgowns and no bra if god forbid your baby does need nicu.

Re: BTDT- What did you put in your hospital bag that you actually used?

Everything lol

Re: BTDT- What did you put in your hospital bag that you actually used?

Shorts to sleep in.
2 comfy outfits for me for post delivery.
2 nursing tanks
3 pairs of underwear.
Socks
1 nursing bra
toiletries
hair dryer and brush
foundation (for pics when people come to visit)
Going home outfit for me and baby.

ETA
Boppy
phone, laptop, and camera

Message edited 3/1/2012 7:47:54 AM.

Re: BTDT- What did you put in your hospital bag that you actually used?

I think i used everything i packed. But i pack light.
-granny underwear i bought
-flip flops
-crappy pajamas/comfy pants i didn't mind being ruined
-cell phone/charger
-laptop/charger
-camera and extra battery
-chapstick
-lifesavors (for delivery-mouth was so dry)
-toiletries, blow dryer, lotion
-big water bottle to refill
-boppy
-pillow
-coming home outfit for baby

Message edited 3/1/2012 7:56:18 AM.

Re: BTDT- What did you put in your hospital bag that you actually used?

Here is what I used from my list:

Kindle and charger
Ipod and charger
cell phone and charger
camera/video cam and chargers
hair brush
wisp toothbrush
toothbrush
toothpaste
deodorant
facewash wipes
soap
facewash/moisturizer
razor/shave cream
shampoo/conditioner
light makeup
qtips
sleep socks/regular socks
nightgown/pjs
nursing bra
flip flops
hair ties
lansinoh cream
chapstick
ID/insurance card/cash
lotion
bath towel
2 big plastic bags (dirty clothes/gifts at hospital)

***I USED THEIR PADS AND THEIR UNDERWEAR*** I had my own for both but I was SO SORE after my repair that their pads that were also ice packs were so comforting, and the mesh undies I loved!!! LOL I took some home and used them the first couple days :)