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calmyourritas

Neo2021 said:
Does anyone have any hospital bag recommendations please? Or must haves? Or things that you took but didn’t need?

basically, someone tell me what to do please
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My comment was really long so I’ve put it in spoilers for those who don’t want to read haha

Couple of big baggy tops, something to throw on to go home in, couple of nighties (button up if you plan on bf), massive pants, flip flops, bra (I just lived in the primark crop ones), snacks, long phone charger, water bottle, breast pads, LOADS of maternity pads, standard toiletries for a night away, a dark coloured towel

Other things I’m glad I had were
Pillow from home
Handheld fan - so good for labour and when I had a headache afterwards
The Robinson squash drops - I hate plain water
Headphones - to watch Netflix in peace
Eye mask - lights are super bright
Plastic bag - to put dirty washing in
Peri bottle - good to wash down there with stitches and soreness
Lip balm - gas and air makes your lips super dry
Flannel - scrubbed everything off post labour and binned
Hair bobbles!

I took nipple cream I didn’t use as didn’t bf in the end and the disposable pants which I tried and hated.

Baby wise I took newborn and 0-3 clothes and the bigger ones absolutely drowned her (she was 7lb 1).
Put baby’s first outfit in a separate bag so your OH can grab it quickly when needed (with a nappy, vest, sleepsuit and hat.)
Nappies, wipes (or cotton wool) and nappy bags.
Pre made formula with teets if needed
A few muslins and couple of spare hats
Blanket
 
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Neo2021

I love you x
 
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angelicajames

This is an amazing list @calmyourritas

id also recommend taking a few snacks you like, after I had my first son I couldn’t stomach any proper food due to medication and I’m so glad I had things to nibble on to keep my energy up!

also a water bottle as guarantee your other half or visitor will knock over an open up on the little wheely tables
 
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WeHadFunRight

Neo2021 said:
Does anyone have any hospital bag recommendations please? Or must haves? Or things that you took but didn’t need?

basically, someone tell me what to do please
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Your partner is going to want a bag too by the way

Pillow from home is a must.

Nighties/PJs you can breastfeed in and depending on the season you’re giving birth in think about LIGHT fabric because dear god it is hot in those wards.

I took a water bottle called a hydrant which has a very long straw - the nurses loved it and made so much fuss of what a good product it is! On the topic of water, worth asking your birthing partner to bring big bottles of water for afterwards as I just found I never had enough water brought over.

slippers/flip flops

face wipes for you, face spritz

Nipslips said:
Could have written this myself!!
Adding a recommendation for really nice ‘diaper’ bag too please and thanks
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I would go for a backpack style as they’re way more practical when you’re out and about - plus think about whether your partner will kick off about carrying a pink/overly feminine bag.

To be totally honest I just used my converse backpack. That worked for me just fine.
 
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Ro98

Thank you!! That’s all really helpful- spoke to a lady yesterday on the phone (we booked for today bang on 6 weeks) and she said she recommends 7 weeks but if I am very anxious I’m more than welcome to still come along & if no heartbeat is seen (which I’m preparing myself for) then I can come back in 2 weeks time for another so
I know I didn’t realise how many pains & cramps would be to do with it so early on! Why aren’t we taught this stuff! I had lots of pulling last night on my right side but also read it can be it going in a bit deeper/everything moving? So We’ll find out in a few hours!
 
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themuffinwoman

Good luck, Good luck! Let us know how you get on! My main twinges and pain was on my left side and turned out that was the side I ovulated on, not sure if that was a coincidence but might explain slightly more?
 
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Ro98

themuffinwoman said:
Good luck,

Good luck! Let us know how you get on! My main twinges and pain was on my left side and turned out that was the side I ovulated on, not sure if that was a coincidence but might explain slightly more?
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Thanks! Funny you say that as it’s been on the right side the whole time and I’m sure I ovulate more from my right - I weirdly feel ovulation pains but maybe it’s my mind playing tricks on me as well!
 
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themuffinwoman

Ro98 said:
Thanks! Funny you say that as it’s been on the right side the whole time and I’m sure I ovulate more from my right - I weirdly feel ovulation pains but maybe it’s my mind playing tricks on me as well!
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I read some statistic that you’re more likely to ovulate on the right than the left, or more likely to have a baby come from the right, can’t remember, so odds are that might be it!
 
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WhatABore

Nipslips said:
Could have written this myself!!
Adding a recommendation for really nice ‘diaper’ bag too please and thanks
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100% recommend these types.
The front pocket is usually for holding bottles and they're also thermal pouches in a lot of them too which is really handy!
We got ours in the aldi baby event 2 years ago. It was around £18 and it's still going perfectly now!
 

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Wophie

calmyourritas said:
How are you and baby doing this morning @Wophie ? And good luck for later @Blue1989
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Baby is doing great and is on hardly any oxygen now. He's not 100% there to breathe alone but it's all looking positive.

I however have just been from a&e to triage as I'm swelling up and my throat feels congested. 🫤 So I've just had to leave my little girl at home and now I'm not even with my baby. I can't stop crying. To top it off my mum has been showing people photos of him when I explicitly said please don't. She tells me I'm out of order and she's done nothing wrong. She also doesn't understand the gravity of NICU clearly as keeps trying to schedule when she can come see him at home.

Congratulations! Our boys are birthday twins
Glad to hear you are both doing well under the circumstances. NICU nurses are absolute angels so he is in the right place. I hope you both recover nice and quickly

Thinking of you @Blue1989 , hope all is going well and happy birthday!
 
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shadowofdoubt

Neo2021 said:
Does anyone have any hospital bag recommendations please? Or must haves? Or things that you took but didn’t need?

basically, someone tell me what to do please
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I made a list after watching a few tiktok videos! It looks a lot, but I’d rather take more and not need than be sending himself out for stuff, cos I know he’d come back with the wrong things I’m gonna leave some stuff in the car like my pillow incase I’m there longer, just so it’s easier for him to grab. Hope it helps! x


-for baby.
*baby grows (tiny)
*vests (tiny)
*baby grows (newborn)
*vests (newborn)
*bibs
*blankets
*coming home outfit
*cardigans
*hats, mittens & socks
*nappies
*dummies
*wipes
*swaddle
*made up milk
*muslins

-for me.
*black towel
*big underwear
*pads/disposable underwear
*nipple cream
*nipple pads
*long charger
*lip balm
*flannels
*bottle with straw
*comfies for coming home
*nighties for birth
*bikini for birth
*blanket
*toiletries
*flip flops
*nursing bras
*stool softeners
*peri bottle
*handheld fan
*lavender spray

-extras.
*snacks
*drinks
*medication
*hospital notes

-left in the car.
*breast pump
*more milk
*car seat
*pillow
*more clothes
 
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fairylights2000

Frantically saving all these hospital bag recommendations!

themuffinwoman said:
Good luck,

Good luck! Let us know how you get on! My main twinges and pain was on my left side and turned out that was the side I ovulated on, not sure if that was a coincidence but might explain slightly more?
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This is absolutely fascinating, I think I read on an earlier thread that at the scan they can tell which side you ovulated from. I asked at my 12 week scan and she said it was most likely the right as it was much easier to see. I also had some twinges bit like ovulation but they were on the left so who knows!
 
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Blair-Waldorf

When is best to start your bag? I’m having my baby in 67 days which doesn’t seem long now I’ve worked it out!!
 
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themuffinwoman

My scan was transvaginal so think they could get a better look at what was going on inside same! I was really taken aback by when she casually said “oh it came from your left side”.

I don’t think I ever felt ovulation lol, we weren’t trying very long at all so even though I was using the strips etc I didn’t particularly feel any different.
 

WeepingCassandra

Blair-Waldorf said:
When is best to start your bag? I’m having my baby in 67 days which doesn’t seem long now I’ve worked it out!!
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I suppose if it’s stuff you won’t be using and it won’t go off there’s no time like the present - if you have a spare afternoon!
 
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Littleegg91

Congratulations! I had terrible food and smell aversions in early pregnancy, couldn’t even open the fridge most of the time without throwing up but this cleared up along with my consistent nausea around the 13/14 week mark! I’m now almost 22 weeks and feel like a new woman (for now haha)! I think for most people it only lasts for the first trimester so fingers crossed for you!!
 
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themuffinwoman

Thanks! I was also sick this morning despite no meat smells I’m hoping over the next month or so I’ll start to feel better because it’s really frustrating. So happy to hear you feel like a new woman!!! It gives me hope!!!
 
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shadowofdoubt

Meat was my biggest aversion! I only really eat chicken anyway but I couldn’t even be in the same room until about 18 weeks, someone opened my fridge one day and there was sandwich meat in it & i vommed just from the smell. It literally just vanished one day and never came back, doesn’t bother me at all now! xx
 
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themuffinwoman

You’re all giving me hope! Thank you, I’m not too bad with cold meat, like in a sandwich or wrap, I just can’t stand cooked. I think this morning it was the thought of cooking it for the dogs that made me throw up it’s just such an inconvenience!!!! I also can’t stand coffee which is a travesty as I loved a coffee and salmon bagel for breakfast and now both those things are off limits!!!!
 
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Ro98

We had the scan and they measured me 5 weeks 6 days. Got to see the heartbeat fluttering away really clearly & I did ovulate from my right ovary so he said that’s what the pulling pains would be from. Still a long way to go but feel much more reassured from it & thanks to you ladies x
 
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