The doctor informed us that he will perform the procedure to ripen the cervix with the vaginal insert at 7pm at the hospital, so be there by 6:30. Well, this gave us time to enjoy one last "hurrah" out together - just the two of us. So I had cavatelli at Inn 62 - yum!
A LIST FOR NEW MOMS
Packing a bag for the hospital: Below are two lists including items that are useful to pack, and items that I packed that I did not use. Remember that you are leaving with a lot more than you arrived with, so keep it simple!
Items that were useful to have in the hospital:
slippers (or slipper socks)
nursing nightgown (the hospital gown is very unattractive)
CD or something relaxing to do during labor (I played a Dave Matthews CD through the entire labor)
Item used as a focal point during labor
Extra pairs of underwear
One outfit for mom to wear home (something you would wear at about six months' into pregnancy)
One outfit for baby to wear for hospital picture and to wear home
Snacks - I packed cheese nips and a couple cookies (you never know what time the baby's going to come or how long labor will be)
Brush
Body wash or soap
Shampoo/Conditioner in one (I only had time and energy for a quick shower)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Deodorant
Baby car seat - the hospital has to approve this before you can leave the hospital with the baby. There is a year stamped on the back of the car seat. It has to meet all current requirements. (Don't ever buy a car seat at a garage sale - chances are it is out of date)
Items that I packed and did NOT need:
Computer (I did not have the time or desire to touch this)
Extra clothes (I packed t-shirts, an extra nightgown and other clothes that just took up space)
Hair dryer (The last thing I wanted to do was fix my hair)
Curling iron
Magazines and book
A LIST FOR NEW MOMS
Packing a bag for the hospital: Below are two lists including items that are useful to pack, and items that I packed that I did not use. Remember that you are leaving with a lot more than you arrived with, so keep it simple!
Items that were useful to have in the hospital:
slippers (or slipper socks)
nursing nightgown (the hospital gown is very unattractive)
CD or something relaxing to do during labor (I played a Dave Matthews CD through the entire labor)
Item used as a focal point during labor
Extra pairs of underwear
One outfit for mom to wear home (something you would wear at about six months' into pregnancy)
One outfit for baby to wear for hospital picture and to wear home
Snacks - I packed cheese nips and a couple cookies (you never know what time the baby's going to come or how long labor will be)
Brush
Body wash or soap
Shampoo/Conditioner in one (I only had time and energy for a quick shower)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Deodorant
Baby car seat - the hospital has to approve this before you can leave the hospital with the baby. There is a year stamped on the back of the car seat. It has to meet all current requirements. (Don't ever buy a car seat at a garage sale - chances are it is out of date)
Items that I packed and did NOT need:
Computer (I did not have the time or desire to touch this)
Extra clothes (I packed t-shirts, an extra nightgown and other clothes that just took up space)
Hair dryer (The last thing I wanted to do was fix my hair)
Curling iron
Magazines and book
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