My friend Jennifer and I came up with a great idea that I absolutely love. As you know, I am expecting my first child. This can be so overwhelming and I know that other first time moms probably feel the same. I have so many questions and would love to hear the opinions of moms who have already been through this a time or two before.Because of this, we are hosting a weekly series for a few weeks to try and get some answers to some of the most common questions.
We divided the series into two mini 4 week series grouped into questions Pre-Baby & Post Baby.
The first mini series will be:
Friday, April 5: Registering (Everything you need to know, Must Haves, Don't Bothers, etc...)Friday, April 12: Nursery Organization & IdeasFriday, April 19: Packing For The Hospital: For you & the babyFriday, April 26: Birth Stories (The good, bad, and ugly) / Birth Plans (yes? no?)
The second mini series will be:
Friday, May 3: Bringing Baby Home / Surviving The First Few WeeksFriday, May 10: Breast Feeding vs. FormulaFriday, May 17: Calming Your Baby & Sleep MethodsFriday, May 24: Losing The Baby Weight
So without further ado, let's get on with Week 2: Nursery Organization & Ideas! Since I do not have any children of my own yet, I will be featuring a blogger each week and their expert advice on the topic at hand (:
Packing For The Hospital: For You & The Baby
Hello everyone! I'm Andrea Bai and I blog over at Glam Hungry Mom. When Kaitlyn from Wifessionals emailed me asking to write a post about packing your hospital bag for birth I was more than excited! My water broke first, so I had to scramble to pack my hospital bag. I definitely learned what I did and did not need in my hospital bag and I am here to pass my experiences on to you!
For mama:
- ID and insurance cards. These are kind of a given but it's necessary to add to the list when you start freaking out about going into labor.
- Magazines, books, and/or puzzles. To help pass the time.
- Hair tie. To tie back your hair during those intense hours.
- Birth plan. Honestly, I didn't use mine but I know most women do.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste. Duh. Oh and deodorant would be good too.
- Makeup. I'm not talking a full face but you need mascara and concealer. Homegirl forgot concealer (and all my makeup) and let's just say I don't have any pictures of my face while I was in the hospital.
- Travel shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. That first shower will be heaven sent after what your body just went through.
- Socks and/or slippers, comfortable clothes, and cozy (nurse-friendly) pjs and bras. Don't even try to strut your cute little fashionable butt because you will be too exhausted to care.
- Camera. To capture those first moments!
- Money. Cash and change for vending machines and food in case the cafeteria might not be open 24/7.
- Cell phone and charger. You need a charged up phone for the hurricane of phone calls and texts.
- Notebook and pen. It's a smart idea to write down when feeding begins, which breast is used, how many dirty diapers, if they were pee/poop, etc.
- Going home outfit. Don't think you're going to fit your pre-pregnancy clothes by now because you won't. Comfort comfort comfort.
For Baby:
- Going home outfit. If the outfit doesn't cover the feet make sure you have socks. You want a cute outfit for the baby!
- Car seat. Make sure it is installed and you know how to work it before it's time to bring baby home.
- Blanket. Bring a receiving blanket for swaddling and warm one for the car ride home if it's chilly.
- An extra bag. To help pack baby gifts and hospital swag.
That's it! Don't overpack and if you forget something someone can always go home and get it for you. Your job is to care and bond with your baby. Enjoy the nurses help while you have it and don't forget to ask as many questions as you want. Your life is about to change forever in the best way possible.
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