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re: Hospital Bag!

posted 8th Sep '12

i know it sounds like alot .. but its actually not. and being that my hospital
WILL NOT give me a list of things to bring, i kinda had to wing it. i tried asking my team of OB's what to bring and the response i got EVERY TIME was

"oh ... i dont know. clothes?" like, thanks for all the help you dumb smurfs.

than theres the lactation consultant. i asked her what i needed to bring. her response?
"BRING EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK"
no one will tell me what the hospital supplies, no one will tell me what specifically to bring so, im just doing what ive been told to the best of my ability. my OB's havent even told me the what to do if i go into labour. so if my water were to break right now, id just be sitting here, clueless.

quote smurfs?

I'm due September 23rd (a boy) & live in Meaford, Ontario

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Cynthia Delashmutt

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posted 11th Sep '12

what kind of gown will they let you wear instead of the hospital gown? i would really love to be able to wear my own cloths. I'll give anything to do so.

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I live in Antioch, California

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posted 11th Sep '12

Quoting Cynthia Delashmutt:" what kind of gown will they let you wear instead of the hospital gown? i would really love to be able to wear my own cloths. I'll give anything to do so."

You'll probably be allowed, but it might be different for each hospital- call them and ask!

I'd recommend bringing pjs!

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I have 1 child & live in Newmarket, Ontario

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Cynthia Delashmutt

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posted 11th Sep '12

Ok, I'll call them n ask. Thank you

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I live in Antioch, California

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yegane2 posts

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posted 11th Sep '12

Im confused why a tennis ball?
[IMG]http://qyenwah.com/ama/index.jpg[/IMG]

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I live in Japan

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posted 12th Sep

Quoting yegane:" Im confused why a tennis ball? [IMG]http://qyenwah.com/ama/index.jpg[/IMG]"

For pressure on your back while in labour.

I packed them, never used them. That was the last thing I wanted!

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I have 1 child & live in Newmarket, Ontario

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Just April

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posted 12th Sep

Quoting Madison♥Kinley:" oh!! dont forget the baby book either, so they can put her foot/hand prints in it."

I have had 3 kids and had no idea that they will do that for you! I think I may ask them this time around. That would be so cool! Thanks for the advice! )

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I'm due October 6th (a boy), have 3 kids & live in Kentucky

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LadyBlue

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posted 20th Sep

Toothbrush toothpaste bodywash lotions

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I'm due November 15th (a girl), have 3 kids & live in California

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Claudia771 posts

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posted 2nd Oct

<blockquote><b>Quoting jaydennjoiesmom:</b>" i never packed diapers, or wipes because the hospital provides that stuff!"</blockquote>

i has 3 of my kids in oklahoma city and they gave me all for the baby!

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I have 7 kids & 1 angel baby & live in Dallas, Texas

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Meranda Faison

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posted 4th Oct

Quoting Miranda Chandler-Crowell:" i know it sounds like alot .. but its actually not. and being that my hospital WILL NOT give me a list ... [snip!] ... even told me the what to do if i go into labour. so if my water were to break right now, id just be sitting here, clueless."

Im currently 33 weeks pregnant so I havent delivered yet BUT i graduated nursing school and know everything about the maternity floor at the hospital here...
I agree with the people that say dont bring diapers and wipes because for a fact they DO provide them. the wipes are just 4x4s which is a soft material u just put warm water on so thats up to u. i have no problem with the 4x4s.

ALSO they DO give u pads for bleeding but if ur like me its best to bring ur own because they are cheap and they dont have wings. i have to have pads with wings or they move everywhere.
They are also going to make sure you have a bowel movement BEFORE you leave..( alot of mothers get constipated after birth) so if you dont want to be drinking MOM (a thick milky yucky medication) or prune juice you may want to bring some fruit, dried fruit, or prunes to snack on. something like that. thats just my opinion thats what i plan on doing. Here are some more things to think about:

sandals( for the shower)
slippers (i dont like the using ONLY grip socks in my bed after i walked on that nasty floor)
outfit for babys hospital picture and go home baby outfit
pillow (you may be more comfortable with ur own)

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I have 1 child & live in Panama City Beach, Florida

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ChubbyCheekers™

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posted 22nd Oct

Quoting Cynthia Delashmutt:" what kind of gown will they let you wear instead of the hospital gown? i would really love to be able to wear my own cloths. I'll give anything to do so."

I brought my own PJs and got blood all over them. Honestly I thought the same thing but I ended up being comfortable in the hospital gowns. When I was up walking around they just put a second one on backwards so my backside was covered

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I have 2 kids & live in New York

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Mommy to Chad&Isaiah

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posted 2nd Nov

<blockquote><b>Quoting Miranda Chandler-Crowell:</b>" i know it sounds like alot .. but its actually not. and being that my hospital WILL NOT give me a list ... [snip!] ... even told me the what to do if i go into labour. so if my water were to break right now, id just be sitting here, clueless."</blockquote>

I've had the problem to, I ask my OB what supplies I needed to bring for me... His reply was... Just make sure you preregister. So I'm thinking, okay maybe theres a list online... Nope!

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I'm due December 18th (a boy), have 1 child & live in USA

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Shayleigh's Mommy.

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posted 13th Nov

Quoting LaceyDiane♥:" Don't be like my sister and forget the car seat!"

Oh my gosh, that would totally be something I would do!! HAHA

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I have 1 child & live in Cannelton, Indiana

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Kristine Paolo

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posted 8th Dec

Quoting Madison♥Kinley:" i would bring a boppy pillow if you're going to be breastfeeding!"

i have a boppy and definately would suggest bringing it to the hospital if u have one. ive uesed mine through my whole pregnancy and it is so comfy.

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I live in Japan

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Stacey Glessner

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posted 17th Dec

I noticed maxi pads are a common mentionable to bring.. any particular brand suggested, from experienced mothers who have used them before? I've never used pads, so I was wondering about any suggestions- the best, the bulkiest, the most absorbant, the bad... Thanks.

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