You actually don’t need as much as you think you do. Honestly! The less you have the better. You’re already gonna get tons of stuff from the hospital AND you’re most likely going to get gifts and flowers. So, the less you have to lug down to the car, the better.
#1 A hoppy pillow!
Boppy Nursing Pillow and Positioner—Original | Gray Taupe Watercolor Leaves | Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding, Baby Support | with Removable Cotton Blend Cover | Awake-Time Support https://a.co/d/gvPYpuK
You also need to bring an extra Boppy Pillow cover!
This is a manual pump I found on Amazon. But you can find better pumps also on Amazon.
Regardless if you’re going to breast feed or not. This is a must have. You are likely going to begin making colostrum which is the BEST thing your baby can eat when they’re first born. If you aren’t breast feeding, you’ll want to be able to collect this liquid gold. You’ll also need bottles for said liquid gold. If you go with an electric pump, make sure they come with bottles to fit.
Your boobs also may or may not become full. Some women experience this from day one and some don’t. But have a pump with you just in case.
#3 Spare change
After you have the baby (because you can’t snack before hand), you’re going to get the munchies and so is hubby. There’ll likely be snack machines on every floor.
#4 Chargers
You’ll need to be sure to pack chargers for all of your devices! Phones, cameras, iPads, laptops…
#5 Toiletries
Although almost everything is provided, you’ll want to bring your own soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste and so on.
#6 Maternity clothes and clothes for hubby
You’re not going to bounce back to your pre pregnancy weight as soon as you pop the baby out!! You’ll want loose fitting clothes, especially pants, if you choose to wear pants. Trust me!! You are NOT gonna want clothes suffocating your lady parts after giving birth!
You’ll also want clothes that is ok to get stained. Because, face it, it’s gonna be messy. You’re likely going to get a drop or a lot of bodily fluids on your clothes.
#7 Pads or Depends
I mentioned the depends in another post, but I prefer depends over pads.
The pads they give you at the hospital are MASSIVE. But you WILL need them! They will also provide you with undies if you choose to use pads. Use those undies!! They are super comfy and you can throw them away when you change!
#8 Clothes and blankets for baby
They do provide you with blankets and a cute little shirt and a hat. But, most moms like to dress their little new dolls in cute clothes! Especially for the trip home and for pictures!
It’s not a MUST have, but a “preferred” item!
#9 Car seat
You’ll also want to purchase this ahead of time and get to know it. Go ahead and run a few practice drills on buckling and unbuckling and what parts are removable and what aren’t.
For my first three, I also purchased a pillow that supports their little heads. I also had one for my fourth, but he hated that thing. So it didn’t last long!
I found this set on WalMart.com, but you can find them on almost any website and in any store.
I hope this helps any new moms visiting my page!
Congrats on your new bundle of joy!
As always, thanks for stopping by and come back soon!
Ricket’s laying here beside me on my bed. He’s half asleep. I can’t decide if he’s trying to stay awake or if he can’t get comfy. He’s on his belly and tossing his head from one side to the other.
Baby’s are so precious! They’re innocent, perfection. They can’t do a single thing for themselves. Ricket on the other hand is beginning to scoot to whatever his heart desires. And if he can’t reach it, he screams until we figure it out or he gets distracted.
I remember being pregnant with him. I found out just months after having an early miscarriage. I was so excited and terrified at the same time. I didn’t know if I could handle losing another one.
I called and made my first appointment. We get there and there he is on that black screen. Only a few weeks and there he was. He didn’t look like a baby, of course. But he had a heart. We heard and saw his little heart just a beating. I cried!
Every appointment, I was terrified. What if something is wrong! After 3 successful pregnancies, I’m wondering how I could have a 4th. But sure enough, I did!
Then the time comes! Jamie sees his little head. I give one more big push and I hear crying! He’s here!
His tiny hands and feet are so perfect! God is amazing, isn’t he? He’s a tiny human being! A tiny human that has relied on me, even today, since his little heart started beating!
God created him specifically for Jamie and me! God doesn’t make mistakes! Babies are created specifically for their parents or maybe for their adopted parents! God has plans laid out for that tiny little human. Even before their little hearts started beating!
So if you’re on my blog, and you’ve made it this far, think about what’s going on in the world today.
Maybe you’re pregnant but not yet ready for a little baby of your own. That’s ok! Because maybe God didn’t create that little baby for you to raise. Maybe he created him to be with another family. Another mama that is so desperate to be a mother.
Before you decide to end this little babies life. Stop! Pray! God WILL answer your prayer. God WILL give you a sign if you give him time and you look for it.
Maybe this post won’t get the attention it deserves. Maybe it will lead you to unfollow me. That’s ok! I understand!
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