How many bags to the hospital?

[KDENISE977]

Originally Posted by Im_Me

You better buy a bigger SUV. You don't know anything about packing for a few days away until you've traveled with a baby. A trip to the mall could require a trailer...(congratulations! Babies are so much fun)

This is SO true. I used to think my 4runner was pretty big till having to go ANYWHERE with a baby.

[LuckyMe143]

Pack 3 bags. 1 for each car and 1 for by the door. When it finally came to the real deal I left my bag at home. I had to rely on my husband to go and pack my clothes for me. He couldn't find my bag. He brought all pre-baby clothes :( good luck though and congrats!

[Roman]

I looked on my Hospital Bill, and noticed they charged us something like $2.00 for two Tylenol, and $1.00 each for the Pads. I also noticed that they charged our Insurance for the little Gift Box that had Tooth Paste, Soap, and Tooth Brushes. I think that cost about $13.00, and this was in the 70's!!

[czygvtwkr]

No jewelery or anything you don't want stolen. My grandmother had her wedding rings stolen from her at a hospital.

[MarieB]

Originally Posted by czygvtwkr

No jewelery or anything you don't want stolen. My grandmother had her wedding rings stolen from her at a hospital.

I forgot about that, and they usually tell you that now

I can't stress the lip balm enough. Don't forget it

[somdfunguy]

As little as possible. It is hard enough to load the baby let alone luggage.

[drivingdaisy]

Originally Posted by somdfunguy

As little as possible. It is hard enough to load the baby let alone luggage.

I read the above as "unload the baby" at first. haha.

[Sweet 16]

Originally Posted by Roman

Don't forget to take the Medications, or the Vitamins you take regularly. I also took Tylenol, and my own Shampoos & Soaps. They charge you for the little Gift Basket of those type things. Bring some Kotex too.

I used those ginormous skateboard-sized things the hospital provided. Do they still give you those awesome ice pack pad thingys? They are great especially if you have an episiotomy.

Seriously if no complications, you won't be there long enough to unpack so don't over do it. Warm comfy socks are a must and slippers if you are able to walk during labor, a nightgown or two, undies, toiletries, gadgets to keep you distracted in case you have a long labor, a going home outfit for you and baby and the car seat. Leave the jewelry at home. Also, train hubby or SO to bring you ice chips on demand!

[Kris10]

Originally Posted by czygvtwkr

No jewelery or anything you don't want stolen. My grandmother had her wedding rings stolen from her at a hospital.

That's terrible

Originally Posted by MarieB

I forgot about that, and they usually tell you that now

I can't stress the lip balm enough. Don't forget it

^ THIS, you'll be upset that you have to send someone out to get you some if you forget to bring it

Originally Posted by Sweet 16

I used those ginormous skateboard-sized things the hospital provided. Do they still give you those awesome ice pack pad thingys? They are great especially if you have an episiotomy.

Seriously if no complications, you won't be there long enough to unpack so don't over do it. Warm comfy socks are a must and slippers if you are able to walk during labor, a nightgown or two, undies, toiletries, gadgets to keep you distracted in case you have a long labor, a going home outfit for you and baby and the car seat. Leave the jewelry at home. Also, train hubby or SO to bring you ice chips on demand!

Those ice pads and mesh panties are the bees knees!

[pelers]

Originally Posted by Sweet 16

Do they still give you those awesome ice pack pad thingys? They are great especially if you have an episiotomy.

Yes, they do. Fantastic things, those.