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01-30-2013 at 12:26 AM
srheflin91
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36 week surprise?(Also posted on Feb 2013)

Well, perhaps not quite surprise, but definitely a bit unexpected. If any of you ladies have read any of my other posts, you will remember that I was being watched for signs of pre-e because of my blood pressure and headaches.

Well, apparently today was enough for my OB, because she said Tuesday night I need to show up at L&D at 7pm and prepare to drink some really crap tasting stuff that will soften my cervix because on Wednesday morning they're going to start me on pitocin to start labor.

My blood pressure was reading 150/90 the first check, and 140/91 the second check, and it hasn't been very off from that for the passed month and a half or so. Now the swelling has started getting worse, but there is still only a small amount of protien in my urine. Still, she said that with my LO being full term next week, she shouldn't have any problems.

I am of course, still worried and flipping out as a FTM. She also suggested I use the rest of this week to rest up well, stay calm, pack a hospital bag, ect... So I will do so, I've already packed LOs bag and we have the car seat installed in our car, so that is down.

However, I really haven't even started my own bag. What did you pack yours ladies? I was told a lot of women bring something to distract them, so I figure my iPod player will do well for music, and I will have my phone. I do NOT feel comfortable taking my laptop unless it is for DH's benefit. I don't think I'll have time/motivation to use it anyhow.

Thanks in advance ladies!
 
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01-30-2013 at 1:48 AM
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I plan on packing:
Nightgown
Bathrobe
Undies
Toiletries
Headbands
Hair ties
Hair brush
Camera and charger
Cell phone and charger
Laptop and charger , only cause ill probably want to upload pics asap lol
Outfit to wear home sweats, etc
Fuzzy socks
Non slip socks
Slippers

Love, Amanda

expecting our little miracle in February

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01-30-2013 at 3:15 AM
Kimbus22
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First off, good luck!

I didn't bring much.  Sports bras and some pajama pants.  Toiletries and an outfit for the baby to go home in.  Snacks for DH and some crappy magazines for me.    Really the only thing I actually used were sports bras and my toothbrush/hairbrush and I was in the hospital from Sunday-Thursday.   I generally think people way overpack for this stuff.

Oh yeah and flip flops and a camera.  But that was it.

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01-30-2013 at 8:48 AM
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Kimbus22:

First off, good luck!

I didn't bring much.  Sports bras and some pajama pants.  Toiletries and an outfit for the baby to go home in.  Snacks for DH and some crappy magazines for me.    Really the only thing I actually used were sports bras and my toothbrush/hairbrush and I was in the hospital from Sunday-Thursday.   I generally think people way overpack for this stuff.

Oh yeah and flip flops and a camera.  But that was it.

I totally agree that people over pack. I didn't bring much and didn't use much of what I brought. Don't forget that whatever you bring with you you have to drag home and unpack it, in addition to the baby, the baby's stuff and whatever gifts people bring you at the hospital.

Good luck!  

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01-30-2013 at 8:58 AM
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I pack some granny panties (although they do give you some at the hospital)

A going home outfit, camera, and I'll probably bring my Kindle and perhaps some change for the vending machine 
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01-30-2013 at 9:46 AM
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To add to what everyone else already said, I also brought a couple of pillows (one for me and one for DH) and a blanket for DH as well as my nursing boppy. We left those items in the car until after DD was born and I was transferred into the private mother/baby suite.
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01-30-2013 at 11:35 AM
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In my birth center bag I packed

A rolling pin (great for back pain)
2 gowns
Sport bras
Lip balm
Hair band and pins
Ipod
Toiletries
Going home outfit (I'm only taking yoga pants, nursing tank, and sweater)
Socks
Comfy underwear
Camera and camcorder, along with chargers
Phone chargers
Snacks and drinks
Pads and nursing pads 

And then everything I'll need for the baby like shampoo/body wash, diapers, outfits, blankets, etc...
 
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