How do I know which size to get? (Packing hospital bag related)

So I am packing my hospital bag, since I am 37 weeks today But how do I know what size to buy or pack my clothes? For example, I bought some maternity sleeping pants and sleeping shorts in medium, but they are too small on me now. However, there is a good chance they will fit after I give birth, but how will i know? I feel like the large sleeping pants I use now will be too big.

TIA

Re: How do I know which size to get? (Packing hospital bag related)

I'm bringing my large pj pants cince they have elastic and an drawstring. The way i figured out which ones to bring is that the large ones will still stay p on my lower hips with or without the belly, so no matter what they should still fit after giving birth.

Re: How do I know which size to get? (Packing hospital bag related)

Try to think of it as you are having a baby, not going on vacation. After you have a baby, you have no idea what you're going to feel like and want to wear. Things get pretty messy and uncomfortable. You cannot just whip on pants right after with all the checking, washing and dressing they have to do of any incisions down there. Like Jess said, I'd bring the larger pants, should you get to wear them. Chances are, you're not going from a size large to a medium two days after having a baby. Large with a drawstring or elastic waist will be fine. Whatever you find you need at that time, DH or someone could bring to you in a minute.

I'm thinking I'll pack my large Vera Bradley duffle with two pillows on the side. And I don't think it will be jam packed.