There are so many “lists” online, and most seem rather excessive or outdated (camera/film- calling card… really? How about digital camera, and cell phone with your contacts list already in it?) Here is my list. anything you can think of that I may need? I am trying to pack as light as possible! By the way, i live in a small town and my hospital is literally less than 10 minutes away. My hubby can go home to shower, change and come back. He did it last time!
My List:
* Bodywash, Lotion, Spray set from VS- makes me feel “pretty” after all that mess! lol
* Small pouf for washing.
* Shampoo/ conditioner samples (plenty for 2 uses and I don’t have to lug the big bottles)
* Small Hairbrush, scrunchie.. not sure if I should bother with a hairdryer or curling iron?
* travel toothbrush/toothpaste and deoderant
* nintendo DS (yes for ME, not my hubby!! I have card games and sudoku on it as well as other games)
* Digital camera with blank memory card and extra batteries
* Cell phone (mine and hubby will have his)
* Robe, Slippers, socks, 2 sets of PJ’s (to wear for visitors- I am very petite and the gowns are HUGE on me!)
* Nursing tank and bra. 2 pair of undies (I’ll wear the mesh thingies.. no sense in messing my own til I have too!)
* Facewash and light makeup (concealer, powder, eyeliner, mascara, lipgloss and simple color to keep from looking ghostly)
* disposeable nursing pads
* outfit to go home in.
Baby bag has 2 outfits, 2 recieving blankets, 2 burpcloths, 1 pacifier, baby book, socks, slippers, hat, anti-scratch mittens, nursing cover.
I also have the carseat ready for the car. Should I pack my electric breastpump and storage bags? I plan to nurse.. but I’m not sure if I need these things right away?
Anything else? I don’t think I’ll need candy, and whatever food I want, hubby will run out and get afterwards and the hospital has food avaliable for room service 24/7. Also the hospital will give me as many pillows as I want/need and will give me sleeping meds for that night if needed.
Thanks everyone!
Oh, and the usual insurance stuff, lipbalm, anti-bac, etc. is usually in my purse- and I will obviously have that with me! lol