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Hospital Bag

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abcdef12345 · 18/08/2014 11:36

I'm 27 weeks now, due early November. Is it too early to pack my hospital bag? When did everyone else start packing their bags? Thanks.

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Heatherbell1978 · 18/08/2014 11:46

It's up to you I guess. I'm 40+3 and waiting for baby to arrive and my bag has been packed since 36 weeks. Statistically you're more likely to have the baby 2 weeks either side of your due date.

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Buffy81 · 18/08/2014 11:56

i packed mine at 38weeks. am bang on 40 weeks today

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SouthDerbyshireMamma · 18/08/2014 12:05

I started packing mine at 32 weeks and finished packing whilst in labour (phone chargers etc)

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Redling · 18/08/2014 12:23

I've been in early labour since Saturday and tbh I could have gone out and bought everything in the last two days, never mind packed it! But you may have a swifter time than I'm having :) had it all packed by 35 weeks but am adding as I go today.

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Ellie2elysia · 18/08/2014 12:25

39 here and still got a few things to add, as a FTM I feel like I'm over packing!!

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arghhelpme · 18/08/2014 12:56

I started packing mine last week when I was 27 weeks. I have been nesting like crazy though and feel the need to get things done, bit hard in summer hols whilst chasing after 2 children.
Am expecting twins though so will probably be here before their November due date.

The baby bag is packed but my labour bag consists of a towel, big knickers, maternity pads and lucozade. Must remember toothbrush and toothpaste this time as forgot it both times with previous dc.