Packing my hospital bag
I've been gaining weight steadily, currently weight stands at 13kg, which is perfect as I've only 1 more month to go. Blood pressure's perfect too, and has been 100/60 all throughout pregnancy.
Anyway, I was talking some new mums, basically fishing for advice and I've been reminded again to start packing my bag, cuz I'll never know when baby's coming.
So, finally I've done it a few days ago and here's the list:
For Me
- Birth plan – in case they ask
- Personal details – medicare Card, HCF customer number, antenatal card
- Clothes
o Inner garments – undies, maternity feeding bras (x2), usual bra
o Check out from hospital – dress?
o Thick socks
o Towel
o Face towel (x2)
o Hot water bottle
o Sweater/warm jacket
- Toiletries
skin care products, small packet of tissue, plastic bag for dirty laundry, make up
- Essentials
- Notepad and pen
- Snacks – lollies/biscuits
For Andrew
- Change of clothes – shirt, pants, pyjamas, underwear, etc
- Snacks
- Movies – Boston Legal
- PS2
- Laptop
For missy
- Car Seat
- Outfit for trip home
- Baby blanket
- Receiving blanket
- Nappies, wipes
- Socks, mittens, hat
- Muslin wraps
- Toiletries
Cotton wool, pacifier
Last minute items
- Mobile phone
- Camera/charger
- Hair dryer
- Handbag
Hopefully I don't miss anything.
6 comments:
Hey Sarah, congratulations! Hope you take FULL ADVANTAGE of being at the hospital, make sure you hand missy over to the nurses if/when you/Andrew have had enough of sleeplessness! My stay at the local maternity ward was so nice, was waited on hand and foot that I didn't want to leave! Good luck, you'll do fine! Love Jin Lian, Matthew and Lily (almost 6 months!) xxx
Hi Jin Lian, really nice to hear from you! We always hear about you from Yen Siew. Hope you are keeping well yourself =)
I'm so excited now, I can't wait for the baby to pop. And I'm going to adore her and I think I only want her to myself! haha =) But yes, talking about sleepless nights and possible days, Andrew thinks the end of the world is near!
Apart from constant exhaustion, all good! Yes Andrew is right, but you'll enjoy it nonetheless! I was changing Lily this morning and she looks so much bigger than when she was first born, I kind of miss her being a wee one!
All the best you'll be great. Please send my love to Andrew
hey Sarah,
you should bring your hairdryer and a nice dress to the hospital.
The dryer is for drying your hair if you gonna wash your hair there.
North Shore Private will provide you and your husband a nice candlelight dinner on the last day of your stay, so make sure you dress nicely and take some photos while you are there.
by the way, is the husband allowed to stay over night with you? Joe was prohibited to stay there with me overnight when I was in the hospital before....
Oh thanks Grace for the tips. Will bring a nice clothes for that purpose. Yeah, I don't think anyone's allowed to stay overnight with me. The meals are for me only during the 4-5 nights stay. But if normal delivery, max 4 nights, whereas C-section 5 nights. The meals better be good, dem AUD950 a night! But thank God for HCF!
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