Due Sept 08: Come on babies, 'cause we are running out of space.

[kiskidee]

New thread here.

Daft name cause we only have 4 more before we hit 1000.

thanks Starlight as that sounds reassuring. Ill let you all know what happens for tmrw..

Grrr, just had a meeting with one of my colleagues in which he basically slagged off (that's such an immature term, can't think of a better one) all of the work I've done for the last year. He wasn't trying to be mean to me, but because he was being rude about the part of the product I'm in charge of, it came out that way.

ok girls, i've finally made a list of hospital bag stuff, tell me what i'm missing

Hospital Bag:

1. 2-4 nighties that are dark and open from the front
2. 2-4 dark colored stretchy pants/pj pants
3. 4-6 dark stretchy underwear
4. maternity pads
5. lip balm
6. 2 pairs of socks
7. slippers
8. shampoo powder
9. spray on conditioner
10. shampoo/conditioner/frizz control

10. matt makeup 11. body moisturizer 12. philosophy soul owner, time on your hands 13. hairbrush 14. camera 15. arnica 16. breast feeding bras 17. maternity girdles 18. snacks/drinks 19. tooth brush, tooth paste, face wash 20. extra washcloths

eandz the stuff for the baby?

mustsleep,
oh, right!

what else would a baby need besides the:
carseat
hat
scratch mits/socks over hands
blanket
diapers
babygrow/undershirt depending on temp?

Eandz this is my current list:

Item Quantity For
Lists of people to phone 1 Daddy
Muslin Squares 4 Baloo
Pads (extra absorbent) 24 Mummy
Shower gel 1 Mummy
Toothpaste 1 Mummy
Moisturiser 1 Mummy
Hair Bobble 1 Mummy
Hair Slides 4 Mummy
Ear plugs 1 Mummy
Eye mask 1 Mummy
Special pillow 1 Mummy
Breast pads 10 Mummy
Dressing gown 1 Mummy
Nipple shields 1 Pair Mummy
Flip flops 1 Pair Mummy
Camera 1 Daddy
Blanket 1 Baloo
Cotton socks (Gap) 3 Pairs Baloo
Nappies 1 Pack Baloo
8 hour lip salve 1 Mummy
Snacks Loads Mummy
Shirt - large mans, cotton 2 Mummy
Dark undies (cheap cotton) 6 Pairs Mummy
Firm nursing bras 4 Mummy
Wipes 1 Pack Baloo & Mummy
Coco Butter Stick 1 Mummy
Going home clothes 1 Set Mummy
Food Loads Daddy
Drink Loads Daddy
iPOD 1 Daddy
Car Seat 1 Baloo
Rompers (type depending on weather) 9 Baloo
Going home clothes 1 Set Baloo
Shorts, t-shirt & flippers 1 Set Daddy
Arnica 1 box/bottle Mummy
4 oz bottle 2 Baloo
Liners 1 box Baloo
Teats ? Baloo
Milk Cartons 12 Baloo
Scissors 1 Baloo
Money ? Mummy
Present for DS 1 DS

Am hedgeing my bets re. feeding this time round, hence the milk.

I think Starlight must have been right and I am experiencing new Braxtons as they seem to have died down. Haven't had one for about an hour.

thanks sunshinemummy,
i think i'm going to steal your list if you don't mind.

i hope your bh don't get any worse.

Eandz, I'd bring lots more underwear. If you'll have a c-section make sure they are huge granny knickers.

i was planning on 4-6 pairs....how many do you suggest?

sunshinemummy am also going to borrow your list to do my bag with i always forget something crucial

last time i did not realise that i only had two pics left on camera film!!

must make sure that digital camera is fully charged from now on!!

what are you putting your stuff in?

i am thinking one of those wheelie cases a little smaller than what you would use for your hols this time, last time dh had to carry huge heavy bag and practically carry up the corridor as there where no wheel chairs and i needed to push!! but hopefully this time i will be at home so that shouldn;t even factor

I've put some dried fruit in (prunes and apricots) as well because apparently going to the toilet afterwards is a bit dicey

Disagree Sassafrass re. huge granny knickers post CS. I had bikini briefs that fit under CS scar and they were perfect.

I'm going to put mine in either a wheelie case or a leather weekend bag. Depends what DP wants to carry.

now i have everything baby apart from a moses basket stand and a coat for the baby

what sort of weatherare we thinking - i was thinking that he would be ok if we just bought him a coat or jacket as we have the nest for the pushchair

Snacks Loads Mummy - LOL sunshine!

Looking at other people's lists is really useful!

Seriously DP and I were at the hospital for four straight days last time and we ate everything we took (three shopping bags full) apart from beans as we couldn't find a microwave!

Ah, hospital bag lists... Mine gets reviewed and things added and taken away about every 3 days. I am still trying to work out how to make everything fit in a reasonable sized bag, as I seem to have absolutely tons of stuff!

What are your top snack suggestions sunshine?

can anyone tell me what muslim clothes are for please?

Snacks - I took glucose tablets, pot noodle, crisps, chocolate, berries/fruit, museli bars, cheese. Just anything that took my fancy in the supermarket really. Healthy and none healthy.

I mainly used my muslin squares to put on my shoulder to save my clothes for posseting. I also had one in my change bag as handy to wipe things up, cover baby in emergency, shade baby from sun. I also had one in the cot under DS's head so if he was sick in cot I just needed to wash cloth rather than sheet.

thanks sunshinemummy.....would you use them to bath baby too?

I haven't but you could I suppose.

Re snacks, with DS I never realised I would need to take stuff with me - I had one pack of dried apricots to nibble on & keep my energy up during labour - well DS arrived so quickly I had no real time for them - but the food was so horrible and disgusting I had DH bring me food in during visits! This time, a number of other mums in the village have approved my choice of hospital because the food is better!! (I'll still take supplies though!) and am looking forward to finding out if it is just an urban myth that French hospitals bring you a glass of champagne when baby is safely delivered!!

glass of champagne, that would be luvverly...

I am amazed by all this antikids stuff. Maybe it is new due to MRSA? St Thomas in london let my son in day assessment area and he had loads of fun playing with BP machines - maybe that's why they're starting to be careful!!!

I think I might go to France to give birth jenpet! (champagne!)

I'll let you know if it's true!!