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12-11-2012 at 9:07 AM
MBush4
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When to pack bags?

So I'm just curious... When should I pack my hospital bag? I'm not due until the end of February, so I know I have some time, but I'm just curious what you moms have done/will do.

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12-11-2012 at 9:10 AM
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I had my bag packed at 35 weeks the first time. That way, all I had to do was grab and go. 

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12-11-2012 at 9:11 AM
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I started packing around 35 weeks. I haven't really packed much of anything except what I'm bringing for the baby because I use a lot of what I need. I've just been really good at keeping the laundry up and if there's something I come across I'm not going to use between now and when I give birth I put it in my bag. I did buy a bunch of little travel sized stuff: deodorant, shampoo, etc. to put in the toiletries bag. That is done.

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12-11-2012 at 9:15 AM
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I started packing mine a week ago (35 weeks) and will finish up this week. I started making lists of what I want to take along about 33-34 weeks. (I move slowly)

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12-11-2012 at 9:23 AM
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I decided to have my bag packed between 36/37 weeks. No really good explanation other than the fact that I was close to full term and it felt like good timing.

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12-11-2012 at 9:26 AM
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I have 35 days to go and I'm still not packed lol.

 
12-11-2012 at 9:30 AM
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I started packing mine around 35 weeks.  I have a few little other things to put in there still, but the main basic items are all there.

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12-11-2012 at 9:45 AM
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I'm probably going to do mine today. I'm 37w tomorrow, I kept saying I was going to do it at 36 weeks but I feel no rush so I keep putting it off.
12-11-2012 at 10:03 AM
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I started at 30 weeks lol diaper bag was packed before then. However, I have had problems with my pregnancy, had a cerclage done, and I wanted to be ready just in case. I still have to add the last minute stuff that I use now and will just grab all that when its time.

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12-11-2012 at 10:14 AM
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I was so excited that I packed at 34 weeks.  Yeah.  We see how that worked for me.  But it's nice to pack earlier rather than later so you can add things as you remember.

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12-11-2012 at 10:18 AM
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I probably will around 36wks...and that is mostly because I am focused on Christmas right now.  I will be 36wks on Christmas.  So as we get gifts for LO etc I will do laundry and start to pack.

 
12-11-2012 at 10:35 AM
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I've heard 35 weeks.  I am 30 weeks and starting writing down a list of things to pack in my bag.  I think whenever you feel the urge to pack a bag, you should do it.  It's one less think to worry about.  Good luck!!

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12-11-2012 at 10:48 AM
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I just finished packing my bag last night! A little late, but it got done. I also have a list of things I need right now and will grab before leaving the hospital.

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12-11-2012 at 10:50 AM
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I had DD's packed at 34 weeks just to get it done.  I thought I would do mine to get it done but I was waiting until some new PJ's and a bathrobe I ordered to come in.  They came in like 10 days ago.,..lol and now Im just lazy.  I think I may do it Friday since Im off work and then I`ll have a list of last minute things to throw in on top so I can toss them in when comes time (ie: cell charger, camera and charger, face wash I use everyday...etc ).  My goal is to have it done for monday when I turn 37 weeks!

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12-11-2012 at 10:57 AM
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Packed mine about 36-37 weeks.  It's been nice because they're done and as I've thought of little additions I just add those things to my bag :)  Now I'm 40 wks and 2 days and it kind of feels like I've been packed forever!  LOL
12-11-2012 at 10:58 AM
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I am going to stay with my family for a few days over Christmas (only a 2 hour drive away).  I will be 36 weeks on Christmas day (like a PP said!).  My plan is when I get home from Christmas with the family, I will unpack my overnight bag and then repack it for the hospital.  I don't want to do it before then because I want to use the same bag and also my same travel products so that I don't waste money on more when I already have them.  I will admit to packing a littler bag for baby though with just a couple small things....a hat, a receiving blanket, a warmer blanket, a onesie, etc. (I'll add in outfits later).

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12-11-2012 at 11:14 AM
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ashbee0223:
I started at 30 weeks lol diaper bag was packed before then. However, I have had problems with my pregnancy, had a cerclage done,nbsp;and I wanted to be ready just in case.nbsp;I still have to add the last minute stuff that I use now and will just grab all that when its time.


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12-11-2012 at 11:15 AM
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I haven't packed yet. I probably will around 37 weeks.

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12-11-2012 at 11:32 AM
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I'm thinking I should probably do mine sometime this week...

I'm clearly not much of a mover and a shaker. 


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12-11-2012 at 11:34 AM
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I have less than 2 weeks to go and I'm still not packed! lol I just started my leave, so hopefully it will get done this week

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12-11-2012 at 12:06 PM
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I started packing mine at 31 weeks, I only put a few items in and I've been adding more and more as the weeks go on. I still have some things to put in but I am going to make a list of last minute items to grab that can't be packed right now. I had baby's diaper bag packed by 32 weeks.

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12-11-2012 at 12:10 PM
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I packed my bag during the early stages of labour.  Gave me something to do.

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12-11-2012 at 12:21 PM
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I just finished packing last weekend. I know it's a little early for some, but I had flashes of labor starting early and not being prepared. Basically, I started a list of items around 25 weeks and started packing around 33 weeks and finished at 35 weeks. 


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12-11-2012 at 2:36 PM
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I'm waiting till I'm 35 weeks, it just seems too early to do it before that and I'd like to be prepared ahead of the date.

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12-11-2012 at 3:24 PM
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I did it around 37w last time.  I'll probably do it the weekend before my RCS this time.  Truly, once you have your list it takes all of 15 minutes to do.

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12-11-2012 at 7:12 PM
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I have 18 days left and just began packing today. Not really sure what I am waiting for!!
 
12-11-2012 at 7:40 PM
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Not sure when I'll pack. I know I plan on having the baby's bag in the car packed and ready. But since we're hoping to labor at home as long as we can I don't know what to pack or when...

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12-11-2012 at 8:08 PM
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I packed when I was in labour. I only used baby clothes when we left, yoga pants, and toiletries.

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12-11-2012 at 8:11 PM
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I packed really early last time around.  This time?  It's almost 38 weeks and I'm still not packed.  (See my bump blog post, lol).  I'm kind of in denial.

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12-11-2012 at 9:04 PM
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I have yet to start packing but I think I will this weekend. I just turned 35 weeks today so I gotta get on it.

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