Due in 5 weeks!

[LaRome]

Hey everyone

I’m due in 5 weeks, baby could be early or late who knows. What sort of things should I be getting organised during this time.

So far I have to do:
Hospital Bag
Some batch cooking
Stock up on snacks and drinks
Buy newborn nappies and formula

Anything I’m missing? I have bottles/steriliser sorted as well as clothes for baby. I have a stash of maxi pads put away for bleeding afterwards too.

I’m due in 6 weeks with baby number 2. Most important advice in my opinion: have your and your baby hospital bags packed and ready to go. I had a section booked but went to a spontaneous labour in the middle of the night and becouse I had my bags packed it was easy and stress free:) this time even though I’m still 6 weeks away both of my bags are already ready to go :)

Babies don’t need anywhere near as much as we think. Once you have nappies, wipes, bottles and formula (if this is your choice) you are sorted. And babygrows of course :)

@Elisemum I plan to make a start on the hospital bag today, as you say it’s one less thing to worry about and can never be too prepared x

Also due in 5 weeks so following with interest! Haven't packed my bags yet but maybe I should get on with it...

@LunaDreams I’m debating how many days to pack for, due to covid I know they are trying to discharge ladies in 24hrs if all is well. I’m thinking to pack for 2/3 days just in case though. Rather have things with me than send OH back and forth x

C

Can I ask what type of bag people are using? Wheelie bag or rucksack and what size?

@ToastedSesame wheelie bag x

Test your car seat! We thought we had ours sussed with dd3 but we could not get it in the Base! It was 6am after no sleep. We didn't have it quite in place which we'd have known if we tested it more.

We are going to test our new one several times this time!!