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ar1stbaby
LIF Adolescent
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Alisha
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l & D bag
Someone mentioned they had a separate bag for L & D, what did you pack in that bag? have no idea what I am doing, I am a newbie.
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Posted 4/20/11 9:41 AM  |
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Shorty
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Re: l & D bag
phone & charger
hospital/registration paperwork
ID
health insurance card
chapstick
headband/hair ties
snacks/drinks for DH
sweatshirt for DH (in case it was chilly in there, plus he always gets cold when he's tired. we had been awake for over 30 hours by the time I delivered, so we were both tired!)
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| Posted 4/20/11 10:25 AM |
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Re: l & D bag
Here's my list:
Ipod/speakers
Chapstick
Camera and batteries
books/magazines
pad and pen
socks
comb/hair scrunchie
snacks for DH
change of clothes for DH (in case we're there a while!)
cell phone chargers
DVD player/DVD's-maybe
deodorant--for both of us
wipes
lotion
hard candy/mints/gum
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| Posted 4/20/11 10:26 AM |
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babyAin11
LIF Toddler
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Re: l & D bag
Huh? So I need 2 bags?? Why? I'd rather just keep everything together and not have another bag to worry about.
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| Posted 4/20/11 10:34 AM |
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Re: l & D bag
Posted by babyAin11
Huh? So I need 2 bags?? Why? I'd rather just keep everything together and not have another bag to worry about.
You don't need 2, some just suggest it so you don't have to bring EVERYTHING up to L and D with you. You won't need your clothes, toiletries, breast pump, babies things until you are settled in your room. It just makes it a little easier to just have a smaller bag to grab and go.
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| Posted 4/20/11 10:39 AM |
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Nayia
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Re: l & D bag
Posted by Shorty
phone & charger
hospital/registration paperwork
ID
health insurance card
chapstick
headband/hair ties
snacks/drinks for DH
sweatshirt for DH (in case it was chilly in there, plus he always gets cold when he's tired. we had been awake for over 30 hours by the time I delivered, so we were both tired!)
U are too cute Nic. I love how u have more stuff in ur bag for Dh that urself. LOL Love u
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| Posted 4/20/11 10:58 AM |
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ar1stbaby
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/10 844 total posts
Name:
Alisha
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Re: l & D bag
Posted by BaseballWidow
Posted by babyAin11
Huh? So I need 2 bags?? Why? I'd rather just keep everything together and not have another bag to worry about.
You don't need 2, some just suggest it so you don't have to bring EVERYTHING up to L and D with you. You won't need your clothes, toiletries, breast pump, babies things until you are settled in your room. It just makes it a little easier to just have a smaller bag to grab and go.
Do we need to bring our breast pumps to the hospital?
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| Posted 4/20/11 11:02 AM |
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ar1stbaby
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/10 844 total posts
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Alisha
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Re: l & D bag
Thanks, these lists are really helpful.
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| Posted 4/20/11 11:03 AM |
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Shorty
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Member since 5/05 30390 total posts
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Re: l & D bag
Posted by Nayia
Posted by Shorty
phone & charger
hospital/registration paperwork
ID
health insurance card
chapstick
headband/hair ties
snacks/drinks for DH
sweatshirt for DH (in case it was chilly in there, plus he always gets cold when he's tired. we had been awake for over 30 hours by the time I delivered, so we were both tired!)
U are too cute Nic. I love how u have more stuff in ur bag for Dh that urself. LOL Love u
he carried it in, i guess he deserved some space in there. 
It should've said CAMERA/charger in there too.
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| Posted 4/20/11 11:44 AM |
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Re: l & D bag
Posted by ar1stbaby
Do we need to bring our breast pumps to the hospital?
I am bringing mine since I ahve NO CLUE how to use it and figure they can help me with it.
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| Posted 4/20/11 11:55 AM |
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snowprincess
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Re: l & D bag
it is a good idea to bring yours - the lactation consultant can show you good techniques and also make sure the size of the flanges are the proper size for you
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| Posted 4/20/11 12:00 PM |
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ar1stbaby
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/10 844 total posts
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Alisha
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Re: l & D bag
Posted by snowprincess
it is a good idea to bring yours - the lactation consultant can show you good techniques and also make sure the size of the flanges are the proper size for you
Thanks
I never thought of that.
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| Posted 4/20/11 1:19 PM |
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Maddie180
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Re: l & D bag
Chapstick and a brush were the only things I needed. I also had the baby book to put  footprints in.
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| Posted 4/20/11 9:27 PM |
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Re: l & D bag
Posted by BaseballWidow
Posted by ar1stbaby
Do we need to bring our breast pumps to the hospital?
I am bringing mine since I ahve NO CLUE how to use it and figure they can help me with it.
The nurse who taught my Lamaze class said not to bring it,since it takes your milk a few days to come in, and you will have nothing to pump in the hospital...
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| Posted 4/20/11 9:37 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: l & D bag
Posted by MrsECullen7319
Posted by BaseballWidow
Posted by ar1stbaby
Do we need to bring our breast pumps to the hospital?
I am bringing mine since I ahve NO CLUE how to use it and figure they can help me with it.
The nurse who taught my Lamaze class said not to bring it,since it takes your milk a few days to come in, and you will have nothing to pump in the hospital...
Not sure why she would say that  It's true your milk doesn't come in right away, but before it does, you are producing colostrum, which can be pumped out too. If all is going well with nursing, there is no need to pump during your hospital stay, unless, as others mentioned, you want someone to help you practice and get used to using it.
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