Thank you so much everyone for your kind words about my caesarian.
You have helped - heaps.
I may have even cried reading some of the comments because they were so sweet.
♥
Hospital day is looming and I've promised various people on Twitter that I'd do a hospital bag post.
Not everything is beautiful, some of it's secret women's business embarrassing but that's pregnancy for you!
So here it is!
Pregnancy bag essentials 101!!!
My quantities are for a 5 day hospital stay so just adjust to your needs.
Hospital Bag Essentials
A Bag! Hahahahahaa I chose the Country Road duffles (we are using 3) because they are colourful and have heaps of room and are easily cleaned. Find them here.
A Dilly Bag! Again from Country Road here because this size will fit everything and I'm a slave to that store haahhaaha. Find similar at Priceline, Target, Kmart your pharmacy, etc, etc.
Dilly Bag Goodies:
Shampoo/Conditioner/Dry Shampoo: You just don't know if you will have the energy to wash your hair so pack it all. I got all these mini ones from Priceline!
Deodorant: Pretty self explanatory again this mini one is from Priceline.
Hair Ties/Hair Pins: Because I always lose them, from Priceline.
Body Wash: Hospital soap is AWFUL I've picked Korres you can buy it from Kit, here.
Moisturiser: Because the constant climate control in hospital will drive your skin nuts, I'm using Korres again.
Facial cleaner/moisturiser: I use Epicure Cosmeceuticals they are amazing. Find them here.
Make up: ok, let's face it. I've been wearing the stuff everyday, even when I am sick, since I was 15. Things will not change.
Hairdryer
Hairbrush
Nail File
Tooth brush/ Tooth paste/Floss/Mouthwash
Clothes:
Breast Feeding Friendly Tops: I have bought 3 from Target (cheap, cheerful, doesn't matter if they get vomit on them! here) I am also taking some shirts into hospital with me and lower cut t shirts that I can pop a boob out of.
LOOSE BLACK PANTS: Regardless of if you're having a caesarian or going through the front door make sure they are loose for comfort and black because you will be surfing the crimson tidal wave like it's nobody's business. I bought 3 pairs from Target, they were $12 They are pj bottoms but will look fine with a pair of sneakers if need be around the hospital. Find them here!
Any other clothes you might want, do make sure you pack a cardigan!
Maternity/feeding bras: mine are Bonds. No, they do not give the greatest shape in the world but lord knows they are comfortable and easy to unclip for boob feeding! Find them here.
BLACK UNDERWEAR!! Again because of the crimson tidal wave. This isn't the time for your sexy smalls!
Nighties that have buttons at the front! For boob feeding and it's easier if you have a catheter to wear a nightie!
Secret Women's Business
Maternity Pads: I am taking 4 packs for 5 days... from what I've heard this is not crazy. The more the merrier!
Boob Feeding Pads: 1 box of Pidgeon's from Chemist Warehouse.
Ural: I probably won't need this as the baby will not be going through the front door. But it's a good idea for ladies post delivery it will ease the sting of your urine.
Kleenex Flushable Wipes: I'm taking 2 packs. For front door ladies, SO much more gentle than hospital toot paper. For everyone: SO much better to clean the crimson tidal wave with.
Metamucil/Benefibre/Fybogel: Thank you Libby for this tip!!! I hadn't even thought of it but you don't want to be straining to code brown especially font door births! I will take Fybogel as it comes in handy little sachets you just dissolve one in a cup of water.
Shoesssssssssss
Slippers
Thongs
A day shoe
Chompers
Snacks, savoury and sweet ESPECIALLY front door ladies as you need to keep your energy up. Things you can gobble quickly, lollies, chocolate, nuts, dried fruit, crackers, chippies, pretzels, everything! Anything!!!
CHAMPAGNE!!! For post birth celebrations, you might not end up opening it but take it in case!!
Electronics
Chargers
Batteries
CREDIT FOR INTERNET WIFI!
ipads/ipods
camera
laptop
Whatever tickles your fancy really, just remember chargers and pre paid wifi because not all hospitals have free wifi and usually it's shit haahahahahaa
Also
Plastic bags for dirty clothes!!!
YOUR ANTENATAL CARD!! (Thank you SSG)
Medicare details
Private health insurance details
BLOOD TYPE CARD
If you have anything, ANYTHING to add to the list please let me know.
Hope you all have a beautiful weekend, we're going to be making the most of this one!!