What to take wife in hospital after birth

[Mehere001]

Afternoon,

After a long labour, 2nd degree tear and catheterisation, my wife is having to stay in hospital overnight (gave birth at 2342 last night).

So, I'm heading back there at 1400. The bag with her has all manner of clothes in, some toiletries, book etc..

What do you recommend I bring in to her?

So far I've got:
more books
iPod
'phone
cash
lip balm
hair band doo-dahs
tissues
boiled sweets
crisps
chocolate
biscuits
some hideous pre-packaged cheese
baby hat which makes me laugh
camera
paper and pencil
totally random assortment of toiletries which smell
nice hair brush

Any one who's been through this, is there anything else I should take to make it more bearable?

thanks

[alarkaspree]

I think you've done well. I doubt she'll get around to reading many books but no harm in bringing them.

Food in hospital tends to be horrible, I'd maybe add a nice sandwich and some fruit to your stash. I sent my dh out for nice coffee too.

Does she have flipflops for possibly disgusting showers?

[StealthPolarBear]

i read a book!
maternity pads?

Congratulations

[moobaa]

Any food she craved while pregnant but was not allowed- mine was Pate and Goats Cheese!!!

You sound like a lovely thoughtful person BTW.

[peppapighastakenovermylife]

No advice but you sound lovely

[Shodan]

Drinks! Squash/juice type things.

Congratulations to you both.

Good list.

[SwallowAmazons]

I've managed to change my name now!

Thanks for comments, I'll add fruit and pads; already got flip-flops and drinks and I'll treat her to a fancy sandwich from the deli..

[MrsC2010]

I love the toiletries that smell bit, you have a great list there.

Perhaps her own pillow or something?

[moonminmama]

what a thoughtful bloke you are! Good list and congratulations!

[MrsBadger]

oh and a handful more nappies and baby clothes (in case it has sicked down all the current ones)
plastic carriers for dirty stuff
empty holdall so you can take home all the stuff she doesn't need and/or needs washing.

laptop?

[OrmRenewed]

More chocolate
Pre-mixed G&T.
Crosswords - she won't finish one but it's better than staring at the walls.
Books
Nice Squash (something Bottle Greenish) - you get lots of water to drink but it gets a bit boring.

[coraltoes]

oh you're a breath of fresh air! so many women on here whingeing about their men, and look, a lovely one shows up!!

I'd say maybe ditch the book and pack a couple of magazines, just it is hard to focus on a book in hospital but dipping in and out of articles is probably easier to manage consdering she'll be tired and very distracted with your new baby!

Congratulations to you both and I wish her a full and speedy recovery

ps- i went to see a friend in hospital recently and was shocked at how bad the food was re:5 a day, they got 1 piece of fruit allday and barely any veg with dinner. You might want to pack a little punnet of strawberries or something

x

[detoxdiva]

Toiletries will be much appreciated.

Focus on food and drink Hospital food is shite.

I craved brie all the way through my pg so dh arrived with a giant brie and cranberry baguette, a bar of chocolate and my fav Starbucks drink

Congratulations

[Toffeefudgecake]

I should think she'll just be delighted to see you - you sound lovely! Lucky woman.

My happiest memory after having my second son was soaking in a hot bath, so maybe bubble bath would be nice (but that may be included in the toiletries).

And, personally, I would want my make up to glam up for all the photos.

Congratulations on the birth of your baby!

[Jackstini]

I echo fulfilling the pre-birth cravings. My dsis turned up with a chilled mini bottle of chardonnay and a prawn cocktail!
Eye mask was useful too.