- The paperwork: birth plan, ID, insurance card
- Make-Up & Toiletry Bag
- Boppy Pillow (for nursing and for general pillow use)
- Pillow with Pretty Pillowcase (this will be behind my head in lots of photos, why not make a pretty backdrop?)
- Daniel's Phone, full of Harry Connick Jr. music
- Camera with Charger
- My Phone Charger
- Pink Fuzzy Footies (thanks Amy!)
- Lace Maternity/Nursing Robe -- My mom bought this for me while we were in New Orleans, just for this occasion! I had it at the hospital during our current stay, but decided to wait to wear it for the BIG OCCASION! (Mine's like the one here, but blue and brown):
- Nightgowns, Nursing Tops, and Lounge Pants (-- I really prefer to wear my own clothes, even though I know that soe of them may get ruined. It'll help me feel at ease!)
- Nursing Pads, Cream, and Bra
- Kindle & Laptop
- Going Home Outfit (for me)
- Going Home Outfit (for baby)
- Baby Book (to record Jenaleigh's cute little footprints -- thanks Aunt Ann for the baby book!)
- Carseat (preferably in the car, right?)
- Diaper Bag
- Receiving Blankets
- Clothes & Toiletries for Daniel
- Ear Plugs & Eye Mask (I'm not sure if I'll be using them when trying to sleep, since I hope to "room-in"; but, maybe Daniel will use them to get a better night's sleep!)
- Rain Machine (on our alarm clock --- very helpful when trying to block out distracting sounds)
- Aloe & Soft Linen Body, Room, & Linen Spritz (The Body Shop) -- This has been wonderufl to have during this hospital stay. It makes the room smell like home.)
- Change for the Vending Machines
- 2 Bath Towels (The hospital towels are SO scratchy)
- TOILET PAPER (Seriosly. Hospital. TP. Is. Bad.)
- Hair Dryer (I was shocked to learn that Norton's Antepartum Unit didn't have a single hair dryer. Daniel had to go buy me one!)
- Plastic bag for really dirty clothes, another plastic bag for tiny bit dirty clothes
Have I missed anything?
I have really enjoyed reading your blog and getting to know little "Martha" details.
ReplyDeleteI ADORE Harry, so birthing with you will be extra nice!! :)
Chapstick . . . don't forget chapstick.
I came across this list a few weeks ago. You'll lover her photography, too!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you're cloth diapering, but she has a helpful guide for that as well.
http://styleberryblog.com/the-baby-list-everything-you-need-to-have-a-baby
Hair bands...did you put hairbands...?
ReplyDeleteI brought lavender and peppermint essential oils by Young Living for mine. Lavender helps calm and soothe (and is an antibacterial!). Peppermint - a couple of drops in the potty will help you go pee after you have the baby.
There are more uses, but those are the main ones I used it for (Peppermint is also great for sore muscles and cramping, but consult your doula for when it's appropriate as long as you are still pregnant)