Admittedly this list changed a bit once I found out I was having a scheduled c-section...
So, here's the list, updated to note what I brought and if I used it.
We ended up spending 4 days, 3 nights in the hospital. For Days 1 & most of Day 2 I wore a hospital gown, hospital socks and hospital panties. Even though I had a c-section, things were often times a bit gross and wearing their stuff just sounded better than messing up mine. Plus on days 1 & 2 I was so sore, changing into real clothes sounded miserable. By the evening of Day 2 I was in my own nightgowns and robes though and it made a world of difference in how I felt.
Stuff for me to wear/use:
2 pairs of nursing PJs I bought some soft, casual nighties + robe sets from TJMaxx. At $19.99 each they were a steal and I am still wearing them almost every night. The nighty is perfect to avoid my incision.
1 maxi dress for going home Brought it, never wore it
1 nursing bra Brought it, never wore it
Robe Wore the ones I got with my PJs every day
Yoga Pants Wore them
Nursing tank Wore it
Slippers Wore them, loved them
Toiletries - including travel toiletries, hair dryer, round brush, hair ties Didnt wash my hair or shower, ended up taking sponge baths which worked just fine
Velcro towel wrap Didn't shower, didn't need it
Flip flops Wore them home
Chap stick Didn't use it
Grippy socks Didn't use them - PS your feet will swell like CRAZY potentially, mine feet actually muffin topped in my socks from home so I never wore them again.
Post Partum panties Wore hospital panties, they were awesome
Nursing pads & gel pads Didn't use them
Nipple cream Hospital supplied this
Soft throw blanket Hubby used this
Pillow from home Hubby used this
Snacks Hospital had a pretty good selection of free drinks and snacks in the "Nourishment Room" for patients and spouses. I didn't have much appetite while I was at the hospital.
Stuff for baby to wear/use:
Going home outfit (NB and 0-3mo) Turns out we had a tiny baby, so he wore a way too big for him short sleeve newborn onesie home. It's going to be a good, long while before he's ready to wear 0-3 month anything, LOL!
Swaddle Sack Nurses and hubs kept baby swaddled in hospital blankets
Mittens Used several pairs of these
Light swaddle blanket Used this on the car ride home
Medium weight blanket Didn't use this
Burp rags Didn't use
Pacis Didn't use
For our hospital they provide diapers, wipes, etc. and baby stays in the room with you 24/7 unless baby is sick and needs to be in the nursery.
So what would I bring again?
Soft nighty and robe (2)
Slippers (1 pair)
Flip Flops (1 pair)
Yoga Pants (1 or 2 pair)
Nursing Tank (1 or 2)
Toiletries and Light Makeup
Soft Blanket and Pillow for Hubs
Going home onesie for baby (2)
Light swaddle blanket
Mittens for baby
Socks for baby
Camera
2 pairs of nursing PJs I bought some soft, casual nighties + robe sets from TJMaxx. At $19.99 each they were a steal and I am still wearing them almost every night. The nighty is perfect to avoid my incision.
1 maxi dress for going home Brought it, never wore it
1 nursing bra Brought it, never wore it
Robe Wore the ones I got with my PJs every day
Yoga Pants Wore them
Nursing tank Wore it
Slippers Wore them, loved them
Toiletries - including travel toiletries, hair dryer, round brush, hair ties Didnt wash my hair or shower, ended up taking sponge baths which worked just fine
Velcro towel wrap Didn't shower, didn't need it
Flip flops Wore them home
Chap stick Didn't use it
Grippy socks Didn't use them - PS your feet will swell like CRAZY potentially, mine feet actually muffin topped in my socks from home so I never wore them again.
Nursing pads & gel pads Didn't use them
Nipple cream Hospital supplied this
Soft throw blanket Hubby used this
Pillow from home Hubby used this
Snacks Hospital had a pretty good selection of free drinks and snacks in the "Nourishment Room" for patients and spouses. I didn't have much appetite while I was at the hospital.
Going home outfit (NB and 0-3mo) Turns out we had a tiny baby, so he wore a way too big for him short sleeve newborn onesie home. It's going to be a good, long while before he's ready to wear 0-3 month anything, LOL!
Swaddle Sack Nurses and hubs kept baby swaddled in hospital blankets
Mittens Used several pairs of these
Light swaddle blanket Used this on the car ride home
Medium weight blanket Didn't use this
Burp rags Didn't use
Pacis Didn't use
For our hospital they provide diapers, wipes, etc. and baby stays in the room with you 24/7 unless baby is sick and needs to be in the nursery.
So what would I bring again?
Soft nighty and robe (2)
Slippers (1 pair)
Flip Flops (1 pair)
Yoga Pants (1 or 2 pair)
Nursing Tank (1 or 2)
Toiletries and Light Makeup
Soft Blanket and Pillow for Hubs
Going home onesie for baby (2)
Light swaddle blanket
Mittens for baby
Socks for baby
Camera
