<\/p>\nAdmittedly, I have a tendency to overpack. I just like to be prepared for a variety of circumstances. This is especially true when I think about going to the hospital to give birth. <\/p>\n
I was glad that I saved my original “birth bag” list from two years ago. I even went through and deleted some items that, with my new wisdom and experience, I feel confident that I can leave at home, like my awesome “finger labyrinth”:http:\/\/www.relax4life.com\/finger_labyrinths.htm. I’ve also had to add a special list for Lucy’s bag, so she’ll be packed for her overnights with Grammie and Grandpa. The whole list is rather lengthy, but hey! I’m the one giving birth, so I can bring whatever I want!<\/p>\n
*For Ann*<\/p>\n
* 1 headband, 1-2 hair clips, 1 ponytail holder, 1 scarf\/bandanna
\n* Cubs hat (a new addition — this might help hide _petichiae,_ the unsightly bruises I got on my face from pushing, if I get these again)
\n* warm socks
\n* comfy cotton underwear, 5 pairs
\n* something to read (one magazine, one book)
\n* snacks: juice boxes, granola bars,etc.
\n* a box of jumbo pads
\n* 2 nursing bras and nursing pads (“Soothies”)
\n* water spray bottle (to keep cool during labor)
\n* massage oil
\n* breast cream
\n* several copies of birthing plan
\n* toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, mousse, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, moisturizer, deodorant
\n* clothes to bring: going home outfit, 3 sets of nightclothes, 2 sets comfy day clothes,
\nblack clogs, socks, sweatshirt
\n* robe <\/p>\n
*For Jon*<\/p>\n
* hard candy & mints or gum
\n* something to read
\n* a stopwatch for timing contractions
\n* pen & journal
\n* pajamas
\n* 2 changes of clothes
\n* extra camera batteries and flash-storage cards
\n* bathing suit
\n* toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothbrush, razor, deodorant
\n* earplugs
\n* earphones
\n* 1 or 2 funny movies
\n* list of labor & delivery ideas (I wrote these up last time to remind me about options of things to do when I felt stuck)
\n* miscellaneous audio cables <\/p>\n
*For Baby* <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
* car seat
\n* diapers
\n* outfit: newborn t-shirt, socks and romper or footie pajamas, hat
\n* 2 blankets
\n* burp cloth
\n* a car seat cover <\/p>\n
p{color:gray}. Photo: Here’s Lucy all packed up at the hospital, ready to come home. We’ll use this same car seat for Baby #2.<\/p>\n
*Things to pack at the last minute* <\/p>\n
* purse
\n* Ann’s iPod
\n* Jon’s iPod
\n* 1-2 pillows (with colored\/patterned pillowcases so they don’t get confused with hospital pillowcases)
\n* slippers
\n* pen & journal
\n* eyeshades
\n* headphones
\n* water bottle
\n* snacks\/food\/sandwiches for labor (for Jon)
\n* birth celebration treats: champagne, truffles
\n* camera <\/p>\n
*For Lucy*<\/p>\n
* 3 pairs pajamas
\n* spare crib sheet
\n* 4 overnight diapers
\n* “toothbrush”:\/news\/2008\/oral-hygiene-impasse\/
\n* books
\n* shampoo
\n* 20 daytime diapers
\n* wipes
\n* butt cloth (This refers to a soft, cotton cloth diaper we use to dry off Lucy’s butt after diaper changes. Perhaps we should call it something else?)
\n* Desitin
\n* Tylenol
\n* 4 sets of clothes: shirts, pants, socks
\n* house shoes (Yes, we have and use little slippers for Lucy. Our hardwood floors get cold!)
\n* water cup
\n* bib<\/p>\n
*Last minute Lucy things*<\/p>\n
* “Piggy Lou”:\/news\/2008\/behind-bars\/#comment-4241 & “Barney Bear”:\/news\/2007\/one-of-a-kind\/
\n* monitor & receiver
\n* “sound machine”:\/news\/2006\/white-noise\/
\n* blankets<\/p>\n
Let me know if you think I’m forgetting anything! :)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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