Remind me - what should I do to prepare?

[doggiesayswoof]

I'm 34 wks pg with no. 2.

I have not thought about the birth at all.

With pfb I was obsessed and had everything prepared and thought through etc (for all the good it did )

I need to get organised. Last night I made a list which included the following

1. Do some exercise (bit late now!)
2. Perineal massage ?
3. Raspberry leaf capsules ?
4. Tour of hospital (dd was born at different hospital so I want to see round the place)
5. Read up about bf as it did not go well last time and I want to improve chances
6. Hospital bag no later than 36 wks
7. Childcare for dd
8. Birth plan

Have I forgotten anything? Is there anything you did which really helped when it came to the crunch?

TIA

[JODIEhavingababy]

Sounds like you've got it all covered! Don't forget to pack your green notes and some energy boosting snacks!! I found Lucozade tablets worked a treat!

[whomovedmychocolate]

Buy nice toiletries and pjs for afterwards. Pack food. Put petrol in car and money for car park.

[JODIEhavingababy]

I don't know whether you need them or not, but I forgot my Hair Straighteners, so when I had that first shower and everyone started taking pictures I looked more shocking than I really should have done!!! (and I looked shocking enough as it was!) I still can't look at those first photo's of me and DS together!