I might try and do mine at about 30 weeks then. I keep having horrible dreams about getting home and be missing things that we need for the baby so Im trying to be as prepared as I possibly can.

Thank you

xxx

I'm taking a large holdall/gym bag for my stuff due to towels and clothes etc and my changing back with all clothes etc in for the LO along with a pack of around 30 nappies.

I have a backpack for my clothes, a small diaper bag for the babies stuff, another tote bag for pads,diapers,nursingpads,shampoo,toothbrush/paste,makeup etc and going to have another little tote bag thats going to have a portable dvd player,camera,snacks,books etc. So 4 altogether for now, was thinking of going shopping this weekend for a bigger bag though.

We're just taking one pack of newborn diapers.

Well I've officially made my list of things to pack... now I need to go out and buy 1/2 the stuff!!

I'm just starting to think about what to put in my bag but this thread is very handy!

I still haven't finished...or I haven't started? Not sure which.

So went out on Saturday and got meself a bigger bag, now we just have 2 to take!. This is what I have so far:

Me:

• pj's, robe and going home clothes - should I add another day of clothes or pj's do you think? (might be having a c-section, but not sure)
• maternity pads, nursing pads, 3 nursing bras, 4 old undies, couple pair of socks, slippers.
• Brush, ponytails, make up, tooth brush, tooth paste, shampoo, soap.
• Pillow, books, cards, camera, portable dvd player.

Baby:

• 6 receiving blankets.
• 3 sleepers and one going home outfit.
• one pack of newborn diapers/wipes.
• nail clippers.
• scratch mits/socks/hats.
• 2 warm blankets
• soother/soother holder

Now, I have a few questions. Do you think I should bring a bottle and formula just in case? or do the hospitals usually provide that? Also, if I do end up having a c-section. How long do they usually keep you in for? since I'll probably need to bring more clothes if its more than a few days. (Since Drake went into the NICU after the birth I didn't have to worry about this stuff )

If there's anything I'm missing, can you girls give me some tips on what else I should bring? thanks!

I lied.....I still haven't finished packing.

I've actually got around to packing the baby's bag today. Hooray!

Packed for the baby:

2 receiving blankets
1 warm blanket
Soothers
Nail Clippers
Wipes
40 Diapers
3 Sleepers
1 Going home outfit
3 Pairs of socks
3 Hats

Now.... I have to get my ass in gear to do my bag.

I've been avoiding doing mine as well, since I use a lot of the stuff I am going to bring! I wanna bring my fav stuff so I feel most comfortable while I'm there. I'm even bringing my fav pillow and my comforter! (They're gonna think I'm nuts when DH is carrying all this stuff in!)


My hospital said that they provide diapers/wipes/linens for LO. I still want to bring my own blankets and onesies and stuff of course, but should I just hold off on bringing diapers and wipes? Or just bring a smaller amount in case?

For distracting things, I think I'm going to bring a portable DVD player, (They also have TVs in each room), iPod with iDock, magazines, a book, my cell phone, maybe baby book to begin filling out, & pregnancy book to finish up. What are you girls bringing to distract you? I'm scared I am going to have a long drawn out labor, and am going to get bored and miserable. Especially if I do get an epi and cant get out of bed. Any advice?