Thats everything for baby, but what about ME?!

[sprite25]

Was just curious what I will need to get for after baby arrives for myself, we have pretty much everything we need for baby but all I can think of that I will need for me is breast pads, maternity pads, nursing bras/tops...is that all I will really need??

[Thurlow]

Greggs, I remember lying in recovery after my emcs, probably doped to the max on morphine or whatever they give you afterwards, begging for two paracetemol for my throat because I hadn't drunk in so long and had been caning the G&A. I think they thought I was barking

[SaucyJack]

Definitely lots of snacks and clothes that will be soft and comfy around the crotch.

Another thing that might come in useful depending on how your lounge is set up is a folding tv dinner table thingummy so you can have your plate/cup/craptop to hand when you're breastfeeding.

[adagio]

If you want a nursing bra may I recommend Bravado Bodysilk? Comes in small, med, large - one size fits many cups and is very comfy. I used for first month or so until my milk and boobs settled.

I have no idea how you would feed in a sports bra, in terms of boob-access.

Other things I liked/used a lot: nice blanket/throw to have handy (not just baby sized, I mean grown up sized). Fluffy fleece dressing gown; cosy bed socks or slippers.

As others said, yoga pants. I didn't really get on with the 'nursing tops' many of which have a kind of slit which you are meant to poke your nipple through. I preferred cheap spaghetti strap vests which I stretched under my boob, or one M&P nursing top where the whole front clipped down. Cardigan or other warm open front layer (sweatshirts do not work very well!).

[SilverSixpence]

I found the little
graze boxes really useful in the beginning, for snacking at night or in my room. After the first six weeks I changed to every 4 weeks instead of weekly.

[sprite25]

wow i thought i was fairly prepared, didnt realise I would end up needing so much stuff!

[bigredtractor]

I found Arnica a godsend for helping reduce the bruising and soreness - I used tablets and they need to have Arnica as an active ingredient (sounds obvious but most homeopathic kind doesn't).

[OliviaMMumsnet]

I was going to suggest some nice fibre rich (f you get what I mean) food.
I like prune yoghurts and granola for snackage myself.

[HaveALittleFaith]

I recommend a Netflix account too. We found I never finished feeding around the time tv shows started. With Netflix we could just pick up shows when I finally put DD down.

Oh if you're doing a traditional delivery badedas bath stuff is wonderful!

[Romily]

I am planning on breastfeeding and have made up a wee basket to leave near me on the couch which has lansinoh, breast pads, kindle with lots of free books, healthy snacks, tissues and cloths. We also have a lovefilm subscription for spending time on the couch.

What I will need to get is a whole heap of comfy clothes and some extra blankets so I can just build a wee snuggly nest and stay there

[2Labradors]

I'm 30 weeks this week & I've been recording lots of films & programmes in preparation, both for my mat leave & for bf times. We did have Netflix recently but think I'm going to get lovefilm when the baby arrives.

I need to get my kindle sorted too.

I plan on preparing some healthy meals and freezing so that I can just heat up quickly when I'm home alone with the baby. I usually get the cooking bug in late pregnancy.

Oh and the lansinoh is a must, it's magic

[happyyonisleepyyoni]

Lactulose! I started taking it in late pregnancy as I was getting bunged up and it helped keep me regular. I just carried on taking it after Dd was born until I'd had the dreaded first poo!

[birdandbee]

Sorry.... Dare I ask.... what would you use the jug in the bathroom for?

Sounds like something that I'm not sure I want to know but will be glad of knowing...when the time comes...

[Picklesauage]

The jug is for pouring water over 'yourself' when peeling. It really helps lessen the stinging searing pain from the stitches.

Although my midwife told me to pee in the shower for the first one and when possible for the first 2 days!!

[birdandbee]

Ooohh... Ouch!

[rallytog1]

I recommend stocking up on all your usual toiletries - deodorant, hair product etc. Partly because it means you don't need to think about running to the shops if you run out but also because I found the first few weeks were full of little purchases for baby that we hadn't expected (mirror for the car seat, bottles, more muslins, extra changing mats to have around the house and so on...) So not having to spend a fortune on toiletries really helped to lessen the impact of the cost!

[HaveALittleFaith]

Yes and stock up on other stuff like loo roll, toothpaste etc because you'll run out at inconvenient times!

[nickelbabe]

brand new pair(s) of pyjamas.
if you're going to breastfeed, then get the ones that button up the front, otherwise you will be cursing every time you have to get your boobs ready/out/during the feed.

a nice big cup with a straw in a sealed lid.
you will find that you are more comfortable either leaning back onto pillows or lying down, and you will need a drink or two.

[nickelbabe]

this is the best feeding bra

really comfy, more like a top, really stretchy but also tight-fitting, I've been wearing mine almost non-stop for 21 months, and it still washed like new.

and yes, you will need to wear one all the time (maybe not in bed), otherwise you'll never get your boobs out to feed!
ooh. loads of different colours!


I like Little Lambs breast pads, which are bamboo.

[nickelbabe]

re: peeing with the jug.
It's really easy to do, but it's easier to pee in the shower.

Now, I found because I drank a lot (a lot ) of water and other drinks, I didn't burn at all (and that's not because I had hardly any problems - I had an episiotomy and a tear, so there was a lot of sore bits).
I did use the jug to wash myself over the toilet when I went, because of all the lochia. then dabbed with loo roll/soft flannel to dry before putting a clean pad on.

oh, and pads - the best ones are cheapy cheapy - don't think "ooh, i'll save money on maternity pads by using normal sanitary towels" - they will be horrible and itchy. Buy the cheap mattress-type sanitary towels - basics. I liked Wilko's home brand ones best.

[TondelayoSchwarzkopf]

I'm sorry but why do YOU need to stock up on toilet rolls, snacks etc? That's what your partner is there for! Don't be a martyr to preparation - let someone else look after you.

[nickelbabe]

yy Tonde

[EmB1715]

nickle... do you mean the wilko 14p for 10 pads?

[HaveALittleFaith]

Tondelay I did a big online shop before DD was born (delivered when DH was home!) so that when DH was home he could look after me and DD instead of sending him out on mercy missions to the shops!