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mama2charlotte
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Kimberly
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"Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
Any items that one may not necessarily think to pack that were lifesavers for you?
I have all the obvious- pj's, comfy clothes, toiletries, coming home outfit for baby, etc.
Also, this is a planned c-section (2nd child) if that info is important. TIA! :)
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Posted 10/27/13 9:19 PM  |
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Gdesq
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Re: "Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
I am having a repeat C-section in early Jan as well so I am interested in this as well. I am planning on nursing so I am also bringing lanolin and my boppy.
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| Posted 10/27/13 10:26 PM |
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Maybe-Baybe
My Sunshine
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Re: "Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
I didn't have a c-section, but I found that I didn't need much other than what you mentioned.
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| Posted 10/27/13 11:18 PM |
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missfabulous
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Re: "Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
A BIG zip up hoodie (my normal one didn't fit because of the IV in my arm).
Make up- I know it sounds vain, but putting it on made me feel human again.
The boppy (I didn't bring it originally and had my DH go home and get it)
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| Posted 10/28/13 7:18 AM |
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jams92
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Re: "Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
there wasnt much we needed - the hospital had it all
we wanted to have dd footprints in her baby book, so we brought that along and gave it to the l&d nurse when we arrived. she had it out and then they took the prints for the hospital records she put them in the book too. not a necessity but glad we did it
the only thing they didnt have (which varies by hospital) but at LIJ new hyde park did not have pacifiers...so this time i will be packing one
have a camera/phone and charger and comfie clothing
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| Posted 10/28/13 8:59 AM |
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lucky1007
My Princess is Here!
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Re: "Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
everyone has been telling me to pack the nail file/clipper for LO.
I also packed lanolin and disposable breast pads
got my kindle packed too and a little mini speaker for music
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| Posted 10/28/13 9:36 AM |
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VeeJay
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Re: "Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
Pads (I hated the ones in the hospital), cell phone/camera chargers.
Aside from my clothes and toiletry stuff, the hospital gave me everything else I needed.
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| Posted 10/28/13 11:04 AM |
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jams92
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Re: "Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
Posted by lucky1007
everyone has been telling me to pack the nail file/clipper for LO.
I also packed lanolin and disposable breast pads
got my kindle packed too and a little mini speaker for music
smart idea with the nail file - mittens come in handy too
in terms of lanolin, the hospital gave little mini tubes of it (it was actually the madela brand but it worked well). i took a ton of them - they came in handy to stick in my purse and diaper bag so i could use if after bfing dd while we were out.
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| Posted 10/28/13 11:24 AM |
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katie629
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Re: "Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
Those Colgate Wisp things... I got sick with the meds they gave me preparing for my C section... And I couldn't get up bc of the epidural so they helped get the nasty taste out of my mouth. Also, after my C, I could get up for 24 hours so they were really handy. Would have never thought of them myself. Someone on here recommended packing them!
Message edited 10/29/2013 6:55:46 PM.
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| Posted 10/29/13 6:55 PM |
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Re: "Must Pack Items for Hospital Bag"
A robe! I never wear one at home but was SO happy to have it in the hospital. Especially since I wound up nursing in the NICU and felt better having a robe over my shoulders.
Lip gloss was another life saver. And candy/ snacks for the nighttime after everyone leaves...breast feeding left me ravenous in the beginning.
ETA: last time I had an unplanned C, and this time will be a planned C.
Message edited 10/29/2013 7:39:18 PM.
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| Posted 10/29/13 7:36 PM |
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