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Lots still to buy but do I really need...

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glitternanny · 01/10/2011 12:54

a dressing gown for hospital - mine and OHs are really think so they will be way too hot - can't seem to find a thin one - considering i'll barely be wearing it (hopefully)

What about fitflops - I've left it too late to get them - can find cheap crocs tho for the shower...

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barrysnotter · 01/10/2011 12:59

ime a dressing gown was too hot, maybe a long fine knit cardi?

Tillyscoutsmum · 01/10/2011 13:04

Hospitals are like saunas ime and I definitely didn't need a bid dressing gown but I did feel I needed something to cover up a bit. I had a 3 piece pj's with a little jacket thing like this

LaWeasel · 01/10/2011 13:06

I think a good rule to bear in mind with all the packing lists is that if you don't wear/use one normally you probably won't want/think to use one in labour/hospital either.

I also found the showers perfectly clean enough to go in with no shoes on.

notcitrus · 01/10/2011 13:08

I'd just get a large t-shirt for decency - and maybe take your own towel to wrap round you in case the hospital ones are small.

I figured I'd just wash my feet if necssary but in fact the showers were OK.

ChippingIn · 01/10/2011 13:11

No you don't - just do what the others have said and take things that make you feel comfy and covered :) Bearing in mind what might be most suitable if you are going to bf :)

When are you due?

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glitternanny · 01/10/2011 13:19

thank you - I'm due in 7 weeks, but waiting to have a scan about my placenta so could be in for a CS in 5 weeks!

I have a pair of PJs so might need to get something else to wear in bed/lounging around - think I'll scrap the dressing gown - I wear one at home when its cold.... I guess I was just thinking of decency rather than keeping warm!

Better get myself off to eBay!

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gapants · 01/10/2011 13:22

Cheap slippers for walking around the ward. I used my dressing gown only because my baby was in snicu so a bit of a trek.

mumatron · 01/10/2011 13:25

I think you'll be way too hot for a dressing gown. I've had babies in summer and winter and could not have worn one.

Instead of pyjamas I took loose yoga pants/jogging bottoms, a couple of vests and a thin sweatshirt.

I never took flip flops either.

Mabelface · 01/10/2011 13:32

If you have a section, make sure you have some big knickers that won't press on your wound. I got dressed as soon as I could, so no need for a dressing gown.

SinicalSal · 01/10/2011 13:38

I got a v light cheap dark dressing gown in Primark, might be worth checking out because it wsn't too hot but it was easy to throw on and be covered.

ChippingIn · 01/10/2011 13:39

5 weeks is actually a fair bit of time :) It's very exciting isn't it!!

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glitternanny · 01/10/2011 13:44

I looked in primark could only find thick ones.
:(

Very exciting yes!

Now just need the bloody nursery finishes so I can sort it all out and get everything here and pack my bag!!

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AlpinePony · 01/10/2011 13:46

Would def take flip-flops, have heard horror tales of showers.

If you're going to potentially have c-section with complications requiring iv, then something you can get on over the drips without umpteen helpers is good.

GwendolineMaryLacey · 01/10/2011 13:53

I didn't take a dressing gown last time as hospitals are hotter than hell but the midwives really told me off for not having one. Was really strange, they were quite annoyed about it.

ChippingIn · 01/10/2011 13:55

GML - I hope you told them to piss off - what you choose to wear is none of their bloody business (well not unless you choose to sit around in the buff ).

Fluter · 01/10/2011 13:56

I've got a £16 thin dressing gown from M&S - but I wear one anyway about the place, so if I don't in hospital, I will at home. I don't have PJ's, only short nightshirts, so might feel a bit exposed on the ward otherwise.

I got a pair of flip flops from one of those cheap shoe shop places - and actually my feet have swelled up so much this last week that they're the only sort of thing that's comfortable to wear ATM.

Quenelle · 01/10/2011 14:12

I had a cheap thin cotton one from Sainsburys and still wear it two years later

Quenelle · 01/10/2011 14:12

I had a cheap thin cotton one from Sainsburys and still wear it two years later

nickelbabe · 01/10/2011 14:17

not from experience of having ababy in hospital, but last time I was in hospital, I just wore pyjamas.
I didn't have a dressing gown (far too hot!) and I didn't have slippers either - I walked around the place in either bare feet or my socks, and it was fine.
I was in for a fortnight.

DizzyCow63 · 01/10/2011 14:23

I would take a couple of nighties instead of all pj's, as I had a catheter for 3 days post birth and couldn't have worn pjs. Primark do a pack of two for about £5 which are just like thick cotton long t-shirts and aren't too "granny-ish".

DizzyCow63 · 01/10/2011 14:24

Ps I got a nice thin dressing gown in matalan which wasn't too expensive and has washed well.

scarlettsmummy2 · 01/10/2011 14:29

Marks and spencers have a couple of 'relax at home' sets I am planning on getting for going in to have my baby in january.

they have stretch bottoms, tops with buttons in stretch fabric, so good for breastfeeding, and then oversized c0-ordinated grandad style shirts. I think they look quite comfy, but practical, and the bottoms and tops are in dark colours.

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glitternanny · 02/10/2011 14:33

thank you - I've just seen one online in matalan so will check that out.

now to find nightshirts/PJs

gotta love MN for all the advice

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hubbahubster · 03/10/2011 08:57

Like everyone says, it's devilishly hot in hospital. Try Peacocks for cute cotton PJs with wraps that are perfect for BF too. You'll wear them once you're home too - I found pretty loungewear much easier to recieve guests in than getting properly dressed for the first few days. Maternity stuff was too big but I was still too fat for my other clothes. Plus I had a CS and didn't want anything tight on my scar.

startail · 03/10/2011 09:10

Comfy cool dark lounging trousers and a loose Tshirt.
I actually threw back on the tunic and leggings I'd worn most of my pregnancy (but DD was a dot and I never got big enough for maternity jeans)
I felt a bit of a fraud in night clothes, I wasn't I'll and I wanted to go home. DD was a pain
To feed, but that's a whole new thread.

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