I have started to pack my bag...

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Can someone tell me if I have forgotten anything?

I know there have been so many threads about this but just need someone to tell me to stop panicking!

So far I have:

Towel/flannel
Pants
Maternity pads (3 x 10pack)
Nighties x 2 for labour and one after
Jogging bottoms and vest tops to act as pjs for the ward
Toiletries - shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothpaste, face wipes, hairbrush, bobbles and clips (toothbrush will go in at end)
Carrier bag for dirties
Slippers
Socks
Phone charger.

Have I missed anything essential? I haven't started babys bag yet as I haven't washed any of the clothes yet, doing that this weekend. So far that has pretty much filled a small pull along case, like an air hostess has. Is that ridiculous? I'm going to have to have an extra holdall for baby things. I feel a prat going with 2 bags.

DEODORANT!!! If you're anything like me and sweat copiously during strenuous exercise, then you will be really niffy after the birth!!! And socks. Strangely feet get v cold in labour.

And some hospitals like your baby to wear a hat straight after you've had them as well, although Tommys provides them for you, which is sweet.

This isn't for your hospital bag, but a general tip in response to sherbetpips - when you do the wiping with cotton wool on the tar poo, using olive oil on the cotton wool makes it massively easier!!! Strange, but true!

I would definitely recommend taking one of those stretchy headband things in addition to bobbles- I really wanted my hair off my face.

Also, more of an after labour thing, but I found witchhazel gel an absolute godsend for stitches so may be worth getting some of that too.

I definitely second what tunnocksteacake says about maternity pads... get loads. Normal sanitary pads just won't cut it!!

Oh and don't feel a prat for going in with two bags- I had one for me and one for lo... made life much simpler.

I have been wondering about all of this and Im only 25 weeks. Ive just written alist from all of your thoughts - thank you! Just a thought, of maybe bringing your Ipod? From the sounds of it, snoring could be replaced by some light music!:)

will second the person who said bendy straws.......hard to use a cup when in the middle of things!

One of my friends recommended a bottle of prune juice for afterwards to encourage that dreaded first poo - was a hot tip ;)

My sister and her friends all had a tub of vasaline near by for the birth to rub on baby's bum and then the tar poo just slides off! Haven't had mine yet but now have a great long list! Thanks all!

am having twins by CS in next few weeks - long nighties?or can one manage PJ's with the CS wound?or both?!....... not sure what is best to pack!