tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post3327184313073643267..comments2023-10-31T07:19:15.895-04:00Comments on Remember All the Way: Lots (of baby stuff)Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08034231451458994325noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-71900102848652953032011-08-18T12:44:15.484-04:002011-08-18T12:44:15.484-04:00My baby is now 2.5 weeks old so this is still real...My baby is now 2.5 weeks old so this is still really fresh on my mind.<br /><br />Take to the hospital for you- <br />Lots of loungey/pajama pants (you may bleed a lot)<br />Tank tops (great for breast feeding)<br />Light robe - these rooms can be chilly<br />Nursing bra<br />Camera, batteries, memory card<br />Make-up<br />Small notebook or use your computer to keep up with feedings/diapers/nurses you love/hate<br />Ponytail holders - yes plural bc you will lose one!<br />Chapstick - since you will be stuck only eating ice chips as soon as you are admitted - also... eat something before you go<br />Toiletries<br />Flip flops felt more sanitary than houseshoes to me<br />Your own pillow if you are really attached<br />Nursing pillow/boppy<br />Husband change of clothes - let him pack a small bag for him<br /><br />For baby - <br />Disclaimer - my baby had "newborn rash/acne" but it started clearing up as soon as we quit using the hospital's clothes/blankets so I think it irritated his skin.<br /><br />1-2 gowns<br />1-2 blankets for swaddling (my favorites are aden & anais<br />Going home outfit<br /><br /><br />Other tips - <br />get a couple of preemie size outfits because they are so impossibly tiny - newborn outfits usually start at 8lbs. my son was 7.2 and even the newborn stuff was HUGE.<br /><br />Don't feel guilty for sending her to the nursery at night - different hospitals have different policies - You have just been through A LOT physically and emotionally - you need to sleep. Don't be a hero!<br /><br />Take everything - the bassinet will probably be loaded with 2oz bottles of formula, diapers, wipes, breastmilk containers... empty it out every day like you're at a hotel :) The 2oz bottles are very useful for the diaper bag and if you are pumping, the containers are perfect (and expensive).<br /><br />I think that's all... sorry for the novel. I'll add more later if I think of anything.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02973376514560073780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-88540057278711571482011-08-17T11:10:54.595-04:002011-08-17T11:10:54.595-04:00I love reading about all the baby preparation!! Y...I love reading about all the baby preparation!! You are really getting some good stuff done and out of the way!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473074415260386542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-2435434131773080722011-08-17T09:02:46.802-04:002011-08-17T09:02:46.802-04:00It sounds like you are getting a lot done! That is...It sounds like you are getting a lot done! That is awesome. And the baby idea is a great one and should definitely help prepare the dogs.<br /><br />As for the swing, 6 speeds probably isn't necessary! I only used one speed all the time. But the music for me was a must. My baby girl loved the music, and insisted on having it on to fall asleep. Ha! Let's just say I never need to hear those 6 songs again! ;)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912857890584533572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-85734773773849934532011-08-17T08:44:13.170-04:002011-08-17T08:44:13.170-04:00"I am trying really hard to stay focused at w..."I am trying really hard to stay focused at work during the day and not spend all my time reading about baby stuff, doing baby laundry, and wondering how in the heck I went from being sure we would never conceive to doing baby stuff all the time." Good luck with that. :)<br /><br />By the way, there's a wonderful blog, <a href="http://dogsandbabies.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Dogs and Babies…Learning to Live Happily Ever After</a> that gives some good advice about raising kids around dogs. It's written by a trainer who's also a mother. I wish I had found it sooner. We're in the process of trying teach our now mobile daughter to give our dog some space and to not crawl after every strange dog she sees. Accidents happen that way. She was already nipped once by my brother's dog, a good boy who's not accustomed to children, and it was our fault for allowing her to get into his space. Fortunately, she wasn't hurt, only surprised.Praying for Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14876247645386693790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-83914235212797228952011-08-17T08:42:21.168-04:002011-08-17T08:42:21.168-04:00so excited for you and so glad you are finding so ...so excited for you and so glad you are finding so much joy in all of the preparation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-79636070385750269342011-08-16T21:45:27.571-04:002011-08-16T21:45:27.571-04:00I am so impressed! You are already super mom!!! Go...I am so impressed! You are already super mom!!! Go you!!! I seriously don't have things as together as you and my baby was born over FIVE months ago. <br />I want to see your maternity pics!!! I can't find your email address but you can email me the link at missedconception(at)yahoo(dot)com Can't wait to see them!Deanna: Infertile Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522453751380343271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-69598574670841649132011-08-16T17:28:09.535-04:002011-08-16T17:28:09.535-04:00Wow, we sound like we are really in the same place...Wow, we sound like we are really in the same place right now! I’ve been doing laundry all week too. I feel as though I will never tire of folding itty-bitty baby clothes. :) <br /><br />I love your motto, and I’m going to have to steal it. You’ve been warned! ;)RMCarterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444163961125333919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-82341103748411550512011-08-16T17:03:52.859-04:002011-08-16T17:03:52.859-04:00We didn't figure out what to put in the diaper...We didn't figure out what to put in the diaper bag until my daughter's 1 week appointment at the pedi. It seems like she needed everything that wasn't in that bag. We felt like dumb first time parents. Put at least 1 extra change of clothes in there. We were missing that and my daughter had to ride home with poopy clothes. Other than clothes diapers, wipes(LOTS), pacifier, burp rag or two, blanket, I'm sure there is more. I don't even remember what a newborn needs anymore and it was only 10 months ago. Yikes! You probably don't need to take it to the hospital unless of course you want to because it is kind of fun to carry that diaper bag like you're a proud new owner of a little baby!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117455861949834449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-72412610720413050792011-08-16T17:01:45.232-04:002011-08-16T17:01:45.232-04:00Yeah, I was thinking about you as I struggled to d...Yeah, I was thinking about you as I struggled to do just one more wall squat the other day... thought how much easier it probably is for you because of the yoga. :) And I'm sure that all that yoga will help in delivery! As for what to take to the hospital... in my experience... WAY LESS than what anyone tells you. When you're in labor, you don't want to do anything else... or if you're me, just the suggestion of doing something else creates irrational anger/hatred toward whoever suggested it. Haha. And after labor... you REALLY don't want to do anything else... you have a precious precious baby that you've waited for your WHOLE life! And someone wants you to read a book instead? Ha! Not going to happen. Take some slippers that just slip on so you don't have to bend, and a robe so your butt doesn't go on display, maybe some snacks for night time, and a going home outfit for both of you. That's about it. Maybe a few basic toiletries and make up, camera, and of course your laptop so you can blog and post pictures of your new little girl! :) And I totally laughed at your mental list! Even if you write it up, no one will follow it and it will just bug you more since you took the time to do it. ;) But it would be a good idea to have for the nanny... Good luck! ... and sorry for the novel. I'm bored and on bed rest. :)Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120459484825947654noreply@blogger.com