Sunday 14 April 2013

What's in my Hospital Bag!?

The time is nearly here and if you know what i'm like when it comes to organising things, you probably won't be shocked to hear that my hospital bag has been packed since about the 32 week stage! 
Packing my hospital bag kind of made what was happening a reality, as I had listed everything I needed to pack or buy for my hospital trip, it all hit me! 
I'm going to have a baby!! 

There is so much you could take with you to the hospital but due to the 'unknown' it's hard to be prepared for every situation so the basics tend to be what I have gone for and because we only live 20 minutes away from the hospital, if I do need anything else, my Mum or Adam can come back home and get it for me. For example, i'm not taking a change of clothes with me because I don't know what's going to fit me until i'm ready to come home and also, if I have to have a section for some reason and I pack leggings, it really isn't the most comfortable thing I could have chosen as it'll sit right on the scar. I have though, packed the basics that most people say to take in with you, for Me and Baby! 







Toiletries / Essentials for pre & post labour:
Eye Mask
Sanitary Pads
Breastfeeding Pads
Dry Shampoo (because knowing my luck, i'll go into labour on a bad hair day)
Baby Wipes
Toothpaste & Tooth brush
Nappy Bags
Phone charger
Cereal bars (just incase I need a boost of energy or chocolate)
Make - up Bag


Just some basics for post-birth photos...
Primark Volume Boost Mascara
No7 Foundation Sample (clever, aye?!)
Clinique Tinted Moisturiser
Carmex Lip balm 
Clinique Face Powder
Hair bobbles & grips (I plan to have my hair in piggy's as its the best / easiest way to keep my hair off my face)
Pocket mirror


Toiletries:
Face wipes
Cocoa butter
Body lotion
Body wash
Shampoo
Lip Balm
Hair Brush
Shower Scrunchy


2 x Towels
Baby Nappy's
Maternity pads (pretty much Nappy's for adults, yuk)





Clothing:
2 x Nighties
1 pair PJ Bottoms
2 x Vest tops
5 x Pants 
2 x Socks
Slipper socks
Bra





Baby clothing:
4 x Sleep suits
4 x Vests
2 x Pair of mittens
1 x Hat 
1 x Towel
1 x Muslin cloth

 I have packed 4 outfits for baby, hopefully that will be enough as I don't really want to be in hospital longer than 1 or 2 days but if she needs more clothes, Adam can always bring some back with him. Which will she wear in her first pictures I wonder!? 

I hope that i've got everything covered, i've also got a little list on the fridge of things that need to be bought once the day comes like my Kindle, Cameras, Chargers, Notes and the Car seat + Blankets... these obviously can't be packed so they're sitting waiting to be grabbed. Another good tip too is a bag of change. We've been putting any change above 20p into a little money bag so we know that we have enough for parking. Hospital parking is terrible so we know that this is one thing we haven't got to worry about! 

So with all this done, at 38 weeks today... We're just waiting to meet our little girl! 

7 comments :

  1. Baby clothes are adorable! Good luck hun :)
    xx

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  2. If youre breast feeding I'd pack more than one bra - leakages (even with pads!) and your hormones being all over the shop making you a sweaty Betty can make you feel very yucky! The baby clothes are so sweet! She'll be one stylish baba! Good luck xo

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  3. Good luck :)

    http://golddustk.blogspot.co.uk/
    x

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  4. Awwww this is lovely! I'm so excited for you! Those baby clothes are adorable. Hope you are feeling a bit better, I couldn't make the bloggers meet either (will explain on whatsapp as it's medical related ha) so me you Sophia and the two Megs must arrange a shopping expedition/Nando's date when the baba is here!! xxx

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  5. I'm so excited for you lovely! Your little girl is going to be such a well dressed little beauty. Just saw Harriet's message above - I didn't realise neither of you were able to make the meet up either! Hope all is well. We'll definitely all meet up when you're settled with your little girl. eeep so exciting! xxx

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  6. Ive just found your blog so im about 9 months late on this one, but congratulations & good luck. The baby clothes are so sweet, love the little yellow bear sleep suit.
    Megan xx
    maybeitsmeganleigh.blogspot.co.uk

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