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So, according to my Nurse Practitioner – I'm old. So old that if I don't put together a hospital bag today THEN OUR BABY WILL SUFFER! I might be paraphrasing a little. Anyhoo, our assignment this week is to pack a hospital bag for me, for The Boy, and for Baby Voldemort. I've been trying to pull together a good list and thought I'd run what I've come up with past y'all for recommendations (please keep in mind that I am low-maintenance and planning on a vaginal birth, breastfeeding, and going home the same day):
For Me (in a small tote bag):
- Wallet (with military ID and insurance card)
- Purple passport (a little booklet with all my OB/GYN records in it)
- Cell phone (The Boy packs the charger)
- Camera + charger
- Pillow + Blue Blanket
- iPod + head phones + charger
- (5) Copies of birth plan
- Planner + pen
- Towel
- Nursing pads
- Nipple cream
- Tennis ball (for massaging back)
- Baggu bag (to pack the crap the hospital sends home with us)
- (2) Flip flops (one set to wear home and one set for the shower)
- (1) Yoga pants (wear home)
- (2) Nursing tank tops (wear one home)
- (1) Cardigan (wear home)
- (6-7) Sets of giant scary underwear
- (2) Nursing bras (not underwire)
- (2) Button down tops OR nighties (for labor)
- (1-2) Non-skid socks (for labor)
- Hairbrush
- Toiletries (travel size): concealer, blush, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, soap, moisturizer, face wash, facial wipes, mousse, chapstick, nail clippers, lotion, tissues, deodorant, contact solution, glasses, spare contacts, hair ties, Q-tips, washcloth
For The Boy (in a small backpack):
- Admission paperwork
- Wallet
- Cell phone + charger
- iPod + headphones
- Book
- (2) Sets of clothes
- Travel size toiletries
- Pillow + blanket
- Contact list (people to call after Baby Voldemort is born)
- Change + cash (for vending machines)
- Swimming trunks or extra underwear (in case we bathe during labor)
- Mini cooler with water, fruit pieces, and granola bars
For Baby Voldemort (in the diaper bag):
- Quilt
- (2) Thin blankets that can get icky
- Going home outfit
- (3) Hats
- (1) Pack of disposable wipes
- (3) Socks
- (2) Mittens
- (2) Baby wash clothes
- Newborn size sucky (pacifier)
- Car seat (already installed in car)
Would you change or suggest anything else for my hospital bag?
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