Tinker'n'Fun
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Holy cow-i went with the clothes i was wearing and once i gave birth had someone bring me another pair of sweats and socks. Outfits?? The hospital puts them in onsies and thats how they stay till you get home here. Hat?? What the heck for?? Blankets the hospital provides. Sanitary pads i had no use for-small spotting for a few hours after giving birth and that was it (i assumed everyone was like that but guess not). And as far as what some other person said about salami tucks-no clue what or why one would use that lol.
Once the baby was ready to come home i had soneone run out and buy an outfit to bring her home in since the smallest i had was 0-3 and those were way to big. And had someone bring the car seat up. I dont like to pack unnecessary things even when i vacation so i pack light. If i wanted a snack the hospital would give me sonething, no need to bring it from home but either way the LAST thing on my mind giving birth was "i think i"ll have a snack" lol
Some of us are not that lucky. I was changing pads every few hours for 4 months until they did a D&C.
To answer some questions maybe: Tucks will help with inflammation that many woman experience with the stitches and hemorrhoids caused from pushing. They are soothing.
I didn't pack much either. I brought the clothes I had on (which DH took home), one PJ outfit in case my body felt okay to put them on, sweatpants to go home in with a shirt that matched. I did enjoy my own shower soaps etc, chapstick, and toothpaste. The hospital provided everything else. I gave birth a while ago, so definitely ask what is provided.
DH brought all others with him after the birth. We did not know the sex, so we had to wait on outfit etc...
As for food, I can't really get down the hospital food. DH would bring me a meal and or whomever was coming to visit would bring what I asked for.
This has nothing to do with the bag, but you said you were staying the whole time. I had a rule - PLEASE call before coming. Trust me, you may NOT want visitors at times if you plan on staying the whole amount of time.
God Bless and may your labor be quick and easy, and your new journey filled with love, laughter, and the ability to stay calm. It goes by so quick. I was so nervous I missed so much!! So that is always my best advice - stay calm and enjoy!