by Christina on November 3rd, 2009

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I'm getting ready to give birth to my son anyday now. What are some things I need to bring to the hospital with me? (I keep feeling like I'm forgetting something)

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  • by Alicia Honey on November 3rd, 2009

    Alicia Honey

    Did you take a tour with the hospital's delivery area? They should have given you a list. If you have not and wish to, call them, it is a normal practice for women to tour the area. Then you can ask.
    For labor you want soothing music, bring a selection. Candy suckers on a stick, only on a stick. Any pillow you love. If you took labor class bring anything you practiced with (except the floor mat). Reading material for your honey, TV programs tend to make a woman in labor a little crazy.
    Breastfeeding bed gown if you are breastfeeding. Slippers with no-slide bottom surface. (not furry bottoms) Several underwear. Bring underwear that you imagine your grandmother wearing, huge coverall, not tiny things. You will be wearing huge pads.
    A change of clothes for your little one to come home from the hospital in. They want them in hospital clothes while they are there.
    You need an approved car seat before you can leave the hospital.
    If you are bottle feeding, bring a couple of different nipples as kids can be fussy if they don't have mom.
    You want your bathroom kit but don't make it extensive, you will not feel like putting on much make-up.
    If you are breastfeeding you will NOT need nipple pads just yet. You will use them about 2 weeks out. The hospital will give you cream for your nipples. If they don't ask the doctor for some before you leave and use it.
    Those are the essentials as I remember it. Labor has changed a little since I was a labor nurse, but you will do fine.
    Ask questions, what are they doing and why?
    Make sure they wash their hands. Make sure the doctor knows your plan and agrees with it or you talk it out.
    Be fully involved with your care and your baby's care.
    And Good Luck!

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  • by cblue76 on November 3rd, 2009

    cblue76

    I wanted to add to Alicia_Honey. Don't forget your camera, at least for still shots, don't know if you want a video camera, that's more personal, but definately a camera, and a phone. Don't forget to let everyone help as much as they want, because it might not be that way as much at home.

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  • by DudeLer 2 on November 3rd, 2009

    DudeLer 2

    your own pajamas.

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  • by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 3rd, 2009

    Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot

    Bring someone with you so if you forget something they can fetch. You are going to be on a gurney and squeezing. Then you are going to sleep. Then you are going to wake up eat and probably be out of there in a day or two. What is the big emergency?

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  • by the one and only me on November 5th, 2009

    the one and only me

    of course, your pregnant you forget everything these days.lol
    well, clothes, that are really comfortable,
    feeding supplies,
    blanket and pillows,
    many different sizes of clothes for baby,
    hygene producks and pads
    lots of pads
    conditioner
    lotion
    CAMERA

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  • by buttkisses on November 3rd, 2009

    buttkisses

    Just wanted to pop in and say congrats!! =)

    Some chap stick might be a good idea. I know my lips were chapped after each one of mine. The hospital brand sucked..LOL

    Don't worry about forgetting stuff..LOl I know it's easier said than done but trust me you will have what you need. What you don't have, don't be afraid to tell family or nurses. Good luck to you and the lil slugger!! =D

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  • by Sir Mikey phyliss 3rd cousin on November 3rd, 2009

    Sir Mikey phyliss 3rd cousin

    Maybe a folder or something to keep all of the paperwork in so it doesnt get all crumpled in your overnight bag.

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  • by Shemarq the Wamama on November 3rd, 2009

    Shemarq the Wamama

    Congrats!!!!! I see just about everything is covered with the other answers you were given. The only thing I can add is to bring something to eat for after you give birth. As soon as it was over each time when I had my kids, I was absolutely starving! The hospital might have a cookie or something for you, but you'll probably want more than that.

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