RAYA.MCMANN BabyPoints:2469
Posts: 698
7/3/06 7:33 P
JHMEYER- I'm delievering at Tuality in Hillsboro. same place I have had my other 3 children. they told me that hospital maitanance has to 'approve' anything that get's plugged in- and that doesn't happen often. St. V's might be different. I would call and check or your dr. might know.
CALLICOOP
Posts: 11781
7/3/06 3:02 P
I remembered one other thing. My bag is in my car already, but the camera and phones and chargers are all here in the house. So I am putting a note right by the door that tells me to bring camera (with the card) and phones with chargers. I just hope I read the note when the time comes.
RAYA.MCMANN: I am also delivering in Oregon - at St. Vincent. Which hospital doesn't allow you to plug anything in? Which hospital are you going to? Thanks!
Due July 18th
Its a girl!
Name is a suprise but her initials are "AMKM"
JHMEYER
Posts: 15
7/3/06 8:28 A
RAYA.MCMANN: I am also delivering in Oregon - at St. Vincent. Which hospital doesn't allow you to plug anything in? Which hospital are you going to? Thanks!
Due July 18th
Its a girl!
Name is a suprise but her initials are "AMKM"
JHMEYER
Posts: 15
7/3/06 8:27 A
RAYA.MCMANN: I am also delivering in Oregon - at St. Vincent. Which hospital doesn't allow you to plug anything in? Which hospital are you going to? Thanks!
Due July 18th
Its a girl!
Name is a suprise but her initials are "AMKM"
ANGELSMOMMY BabyPoints:4615
Posts: 1421
7/3/06 7:08 A
My bags are packed and will be in the car today after DH cleans the car :) I have: toiletries (I bought travel sized everything) 2 pajamas (dresses that button up for easy BF) a pack of cheap undies 2 nursing bras socks scrunchies makeup, hairbrushes, etc slippers CD player w/ relaxation CDs boppy (recommended by the nurse) baby book (for footprints) a small framed photo of my mom and one of my dog (since neither can be there) 2 outfits for baby, 2 receiving blankets a couple of diapers (in case I don't like theirs) lanolin breast pads sanitary pads (in case I don't like theirs) Gift certificate for free diaper bag
Dh will also bring: digital camera, camcorder w/ tripod so he doesn't have to worry about it.
I think that's it :)
~Maria
Gabriella born Jan 15, 2009
Angelina born July 25, 2006
MC: Jan 2003 @ 6weeks
MC: April 2005 @ 7weeks
MC: Jan 2008 @ 6weeks
AMYASHLEY
Posts: 4109
7/2/06 9:28 P
I checked about the pluggable stuff ahead of time and it is fine. They actually advise that you bring your own fan since they don't have enough to go around. I am glad that I have been in both L&D and Mother Baby (after the delivery) for a good stay. I know what I am going to need and what to leave at home as well as general hospital procedures. I have been really impressed with the hospital and staff thus far.
I love the smell of baby vomit in the morning!
RAYA.MCMANN BabyPoints:2469
Posts: 698
7/2/06 8:54 P
I noticed some people are packing/ taking plug in type stuff. Maybe it's different where you all are at, but here in Oregon at the hospital I deliver at you aren't allowed to bring AYTHING that plugs in: i.e: radio, hair dryer, fan, cell phone charger. I'm lucky they have hair dryers in the bathrooms in the rooms, and radio's with CD players, and tv with DVD players, but I don't have a way to charge my cell. I'm usually only there about 24 hours so it's not a biggy. Thought I'd tell you all, just incase you were planning and hadn't asked the hospital their policy.
RAGARZA
Posts: 2504
7/2/06 8:29 P
Christa~ My real name is Becca. Thanks for filling me in on some very important details. I did remember that there were not showers in the rooms but I didn't know that the showers where only semi-private. I am so bummed out by that. I kinda hope I get that tiny room at the end of the hallway that does have a private shower. I know it's super small but, I only plan on having DH with me so, I don't think I'd mind. I really want to try the tub too. Marna told us it's only used once every 3 months so, that's a bonus.
Thanks again!
AMYASHLEY
Posts: 4109
7/2/06 6:44 P
Bags are packed ands already in the car. I got sample sizes of all my toiletries in addition to a new toothbrush so that I could pack them ahead and not forget anything.
Toiletries Phone/Charger Camera Nursing Bras Small Fan Birth ball Frozen Water Bottles (massage & drinks) Quarters Cards Book Baby Outfit 1 Diaper 2 Nursing pads Cruddy Underwear a few wipes Recieving Blanket Burp cloth
Sounds like a lot but it isn't really. I will wear the hospital gowns instead of my own PJ's and will grab an outfit to leave in on our way out since I don't know what will be clean.
I love the smell of baby vomit in the morning!
TKADAMS
Posts: 157
7/2/06 6:32 P
I wore my contact lenses with my last one in 2002 and am planning to wear them this time but haven't actually asked this midwife. I can see how they could be a pain if you have a long labor and they get kind of dried out but I guess you could always take them out between contractions. I have glasses as a back up and will take them too.
Bethany 7/24/06
MILBYMOMMY
Posts: 96
7/2/06 1:06 A
i read that you can't wear contacts during labor? not sure if that is true everywhere but just in case i would say bring glasses and a case for contacts and solution. *hard candies or loli pops *baby book to record any firsts and birth info
CALLICOOP
Posts: 11781
7/2/06 12:46 A
RAGARZA- I wish I could remember your real name! Sierra Vista has tv, but they don't have anything to play a video or DVD. They have all the gear you would want in labor, too. Rocking chairs, birthing balls, a birthing bar (I wish I knew what it was), and the pantry for coach. The showers aren't in the room, and that is a big bummer.
That reminds me that our nurse advised a bathing suit top or sports bra for use in the showers because they are only semi-private.
I have my bag packed and in my car. It has been there for a week. Dr. said to get on that at my 36 week appointment.
RAYA.MCMANN BabyPoints:2469
Posts: 698
7/2/06 12:03 A
When is everyone packing there bag? I'm due the 20th and I haven't done mine yet. Also, I think I'll be getting my tubes tied while I'm there so that will be a new experience for me. I know what I brought before, but I'm wondering what extra stuff I should bring since I'll be staying longer?!
BOYSMAMA
Posts: 1198
7/1/06 9:16 P
I didn't read all of the way down so this may have already been suggested, but something to read (a.k.a. a trashy magazine) was really nice to have. We didn't have a lot of visitors and when we felt like we needed a break from all of the medical issues going on, my husband and I escaped into the magazines and tried to pretend life was normal. (We are really lucky to have a baby who slept a lot in the hospital.)
If you are there a long time in early labor and aren't progressing it's also good to take your mind off of things.
* Anne *
James & William keep me busy!
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/69 120/anne_chekal.html
GIRL4UNU
Posts: 3737
6/30/06 10:53 P
i'm taking personal hygiene stuff, clothes to go home in, 1 outfit for baby to go home in, carseat, nursing pads, camera, camcorder, bottled water to drink regardless of what they say, ponytail holder, recieving blanket...
All I want to do is have some fun I got a feeling I'm not the only one. Sharyl Crow.
CALLICOOP
Posts: 11781
6/30/06 10:36 P
It is a softer exercise ball. I loved the one I tried in our birthing class. The hospital we are delivering at has them for the asking. Your nurses should be able to get you one to try.
what is a birthing ball, I haven't taken any classes and I don't know what this is.
First One
EDD July 9
ONROWER
Posts: 2147
6/30/06 8:55 P
I brought a lot of the same stuff when I had Isaac last Sunday and I didn't really even use some of it. I brought two nightgowns just in case own got ruined but honestly I just wore my hospital gown because it was comfortable and also super easy to breastfeed in. I also had socks(didn't wear cause I was too hot), extra underwear(just wore the sexy stuff they give you,ha), going home clothes for me(did wear), a going home outfit for Isaac but the other days he just wore the outfit the hospital put him in. It was good to have that stuff but I didn't use everything. Also had a book, birth ball, extra money for vending and lots f water
Stephanie
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JAXFAVE
Posts: 2638
6/30/06 8:00 P
Dont forget chapstick!! Your lips get very dried out during labor and you will be happy you brought it, trust me!
Jess and Jax
DINAH220
Posts: 342
6/30/06 7:51 P
I also have a handheld fan, quarters for vending machine, lavender oil and massage ball. The fan and quarters were lilpaws idea, I can not take credit for them. Any my cell phone charger.
Doniven Michael born 7-13-06 7# 2 oz.
MOMJULY06
Posts: 38
6/30/06 7:45 P
i took the biggest bag you could think of last time .... this time i will be taking much less... i keep thinking i am going to forget to bring the carseat.. receiving blankets, breast pads, one change of clothes to wear home( i noticed last time all the extra clothes were not needed since i was in a hospital gown everyday), baby book, cream for the breast (dont remember the name), first outfit, binki, onsies, socks, powder, diapers, and wipes, ( ihave to use my brand), and i think thats it i have little of all this as i only plan on staying 1 or 2 days
MD_MOMMY_OF_2
Posts: 714
6/30/06 6:43 P
I have packed most of what everyone else does. The only other thing I can think of that I packed was the baby book to put the baby's footprints in. Our hospital put the baby's footprints on sticky labels that we then transferred to our book (with DS), but I'll take the book just in case they do it differently now.
Kimberly,
Proud SAHM Mom to
our son, born February 16, 2004 @ 2:26 p.m. 6 lbs. 10 oz. and 20 1/2 inches
our daughter, born July 25, 2006 @ 2:49 p.m. 6 lbs. 13 oz. and 20 inches
GARDENMOM9
Posts: 6611
6/30/06 5:47 P
I bringing boppy for breastfeeding and my breastpump so lactation consultant can help me figure out how to use it.
-kadriana
PETITELILCHIC
Posts: 615
6/30/06 5:17 P
relaxing CD's pj's change of clothes with lots of socks/undies baby outfit times 2, with receiving blanket birth ball swimsuit (waterbirth!) list of phone numbers change to buy 2 copies of the day's newspaper rolling pin (for back pains) massage oil essential oils for relaxation snacks robe and slippers disposable camera
That's all I can think of for now!
Cleaning the house while the kids are still growing is like shovelling the sidewalk while it is still snowing.
Kaliana Joy - July 16, 2006
KSHIMMON
Posts: 592
6/30/06 5:13 P
I'm putting together a list of things I will need to pack for the hospital while I'm there for labour, during my stay and as well as for the baby. What are some of the things you guys are bringing? I don't want to forget anything!
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I have glasses as a back up and will take them too.
