Hospital/Labour bag

[Leahbird]

I cant remember what all I took the last time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I want to be a bit more prepared this time round, was far too laid back with Leah and didnt have half the stuff with me, esp my make up!!!!

So what did you take?

Also did you have a seperate bag to take to the delivery suite with you?

I have started to pack mine as have only 3 weeks to go and am wondering if im taking too much or not enough.

How many things did you take for baby, clothes, nappies, wash things etc

And for you what did you wear for labour and after and also clothes wise what did you have???

[hiann]

I'm in the process of emptying mine so I'll post later what i had in it and btw, I had two bags: one for delivery suite and one for ward so a lot of duplication!

Three weeks to go P! Woo hoo!

[Leahbird]

Originally Posted by hiann

I'm in the process of emptying mine so I'll post later what i had in it and btw, I had two bags: one for delivery suite and one for ward so a lot of duplication!

Three weeks to go P! Woo hoo!

ah cheers hun was hoping you would post as you are the most recent!!!

Was it like 2 suitcases or just a smaller bag for labour. I have a suitcase but then like a large laundry type bag which is inside the suitcase to take down to delivery suite with me, but im not sure if big enough.

[isabellasmum]

God do a search woman

[hiann]

Originally Posted by Leahbird

ah cheers hun was hoping you would post as you are the most recent!!!

Was it like 2 suitcases or just a smaller bag for labour. I have a suitcase but then like a large laundry type bag which is inside the suitcase to take down to delivery suite with me, but im not sure if big enough.

Two cases: one was the size of the case you are allowed to take into the aircraft cabin as hand luggage: used as delivery suite bag as smaller than other bag. The other bag was a cheap case from Ikea which we used for taking toys and clothes to inlaws house to visit on a Sunday. Also have hubby carry a rucksack that he could bring camera, phone, drinks and food and mags in: mainly was empty so he also could bring dirty laundry home in too. And kept little holdall in car with clothes for me going home in and outfit for Cara for going home as didnt see point on bringing these onto ward til we were ready to go home. And a carrier bag in car with pressie for Rhys from baby and vice versa which hubby just in his rucksack when he brought Rhys up to see us: again, couldnt see the point of packing this in my cases to bring in at the start!

[Leahbird]

Originally Posted by isabellasmum

God do a search woman

now that is far too much like hard work!!! LOL knew there would have been a post but really cant be arsed!!

Originally Posted by hiann

Two cases: one was the size of the case you are allowed to take into the aircraft cabin as hand luggage: used as delivery suite bag as smaller than other bag. The other bag was a cheap case from Ikea which we used for taking toys and clothes to inlaws house to visit on a Sunday. Also have hubby carry a rucksack that he could bring camera, phone, drinks and food and mags in: mainly was empty so he also could bring dirty laundry home in too. And kept little holdall in car with clothes for me going home in and outfit for Cara for going home as didnt see point on bringing these onto ward til we were ready to go home. And a carrier bag in car with pressie for Rhys from baby and vice versa which hubby just in his rucksack when he brought Rhys up to see us: again, couldnt see the point of packing this in my cases to bring in at the start!

Oh god have forgotten about half of this stuff, esp pressie for Leah
Like the idea of the spare bag for clothes thats a good idea will have that packed and left in house with instructions to hubby or whoever to bring it up to me.

[Spooncat]

hiya - i only take one bag , my stuff and baby's , i take an old nightie to give birth in one which i can throw away afterwards, socks, cds, camera, maternity pads,and disposable knickers,
for baby, baby grows , vests, nappies, cardigan,wipes,hat,dummy,
then at last minute put in toiletries
Kayx

[Anna07]

i took a fraction of the stuff i took this time LB, there was so much i took last time that i didn't need.

i took 2 v small bags(probably combined they were size of an overnight bag) and in one had nappies and clothes for Abbie and muslins and a swaddle blanket for her
in the other i literally had toiletries (incl make up and nipple cream!!), tens machine, maternity pads, loads of knickers, towel, flip flops, comfy change of clothes and underwear, nightshirt to give birth in (didn't use as happened too quick), pjs (didn't need as didn't stay in a night), camera

think that was about it.

good luck with it all!!!!!

[mrsharvey]

I took one big bag with me this time I had:
hand held fan - so hot in June
old nightie to give birth in
hairbands
flip flops - it was vey hot
thin cotton dressing gown
nightie for after birth - got a nice one in mothercare that had clips on so I could pull down to feed
nursing bras/knickers
breast pads
maternity pads
toiletries bag
couple of babygros
couple of vests
hat/scratch mits
blanket for baby - didn't like hospital one
nappies/wipes/nappy bags
nipple cream
muslin
camera/mobile
towel

hubby bought up car seat and suit for Sophie when I knew I was going home.

[Leahbird]

Did no-one take hairdryer straighners with them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that just me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im finding it hard to think how long \i will be in as with Leah I was in for 2 nights before she was born then 3 nights after.

Think with 2nd if everything ok you come home the next day or in some cases (not mine mind) the same day!! I plan to have a least one night in to ensure everything is ok!!!

Also did you wear maternity clothes home? Last time as it was the summer I wore a pair of jogging bottoms and t-shirt they were ok, but this time think I might go with some of my maternity stuff for a week or so.