can you check what i've packed?

So I don't know if I'm forgetting some major items or overdoing it, can you ladies help me out? This is what I have packed:

maxi pads
toothbrush
toothpaste
mouthwash
facewash
bodywash and loofah
lotion
deoderant
shampoo and conditioner
lansinoh cream
nursing pads
nursing cover
towel
flip flops
3 prs socks
2 prs slipper socks
1 pr slippers
1 robe
3 nursing gowns
2 nursing tanks
1 nursing bra
3 prs maternity underwear
capris, tank, and hoodie to go home in
phone list
c section class certificate
paper for footprints
boppy

Last minute items:
pillow
hairdryer
brush
some make up
cell pone and charger
maybe some snacks

Also I was wondering if I should pack the diaper bag and bring it? With coming home clothing options, blanket, hat and room for hospital freebies

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I heard it suggested to bring some of your favorite cd's something soothing perhaps and some reading material. Also, if your cord blood banking don't forget your kit.

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Are you putting someone else in charge of remembering the camera or video camera? My DH and I always forget to bring it to all major events, so I asked my dad to be up on that.

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I would pack your clothes in a different bag and have DH bring them on another day. There's no need to have them with you in the delivery room. You're going to be in your hospital gown for the first day especially if you are having a c-section. Also I would make sure that any of your cleaners/lotions are fragrance free since a newborn can be very sensitive to smells. If they are not then personally I would not bring them.

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A small can of Lysol spray disinfectant. If you have a roommate(or even if you don't) the stuff that will be happening on that toilet seat is I sprayed it down everytime I used it as did my roommate. Everything else looks good

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don't forget chapstick and a razor (in case you're crazy about shaving llike me)

bring bottled water because good sam gives tap (yuck!)

baby's outfit to come home in
receiving blanket

i think you have everything else.

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Don't pack the baby's coming home outfit, put it in the carseat and have DH bring it the last day when you are leaving.

I barely used anything I brought. The only godsends were my robe and my slippers.

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I packed so much stuff and I didn't use half the stuff I packed.

You def need all your tolietries and bf supplies. I had 2 prs of pj's and ended up wearing the hospital gown most of the time. You only need 1 or 2 prs of slipper socks or slippers at the most.

I don't think you need towels, the hospital provided those to me.

I used my hairdyer and I should have brought a pillow from home because the hospital pillows were lousy.

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What to pack

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Bring Colorx/Lysol wipes .... you may have to share a bathroom and honestly, you will have a hard time trying to 'not touch' the bowl or anything after giving birth. Throw in some anti-bacterial cleaning wipes in your bag. Also maybe unscented baby wipes for you. You might be really sore down there and a little 'cool, softness' may ease some pain.

ETA: I brought my lavendar scented bodywash/lotion... after 24 hours and delivery (I had c section), showering with a scent made me feel wonderful. It perked me up better than anything else while I was there.

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In my honest BTDT opinion, you won't even need half that stuff.

What I would do it have most of that stuff set aside AT HOME. The first few hours/day after you give birth you will only need a few essentials..

chapstick
cameras
phone
comfy outift

Then, once you know what you will really need, I would send DH home to get just that stuff and not lug it all with you.

p.s. especially if you are having a C/S you REALLY won't need anything until the next day anyway

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U have done a good job. However, you wont be using 90% of that stuff trust me. I overpacked when I had DS and didnt need half of what I had. Next time I am bringing:

Gown
Thick Thick Pads
Underwear (big undies)
Toothbrush, Toothpaste, body wash, lotion, comb, brush, hair ties, lip gloss
towel and rag
snacks for DH and I
paperwork with folder for footprints etc.
baby take home outfit
3-4 onesies for baby,2 hats, 3 pair of socks (although if u dont bring these the hospital always provides)
Lasinoh cream for breastfeeding, nursing pads
My going home outfit

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As a BTDT mother of 2, I always tell everyone I know to bring TIGHT UNDERWEAR!! NOT maternity!! The pads they give you are HUGE AND they give you these ice pack pads to wear in your underwear if you've had an episiotomy or any hemorrhoids. Those pads ARE HEAVY!!

With my first son, I wore maternity undies and those pads. When I stood up to pee....my underwear fell to the floor...no joke!

The rest of that stuff, you're never going to use! But pack it, just in case!

Good luck!