PACKING A HOSPITAL BAG

I'm down to the last month! At 35 weeks it blows me away how fast this pregnancy has gone and seriously how soon Mike and I will be meeting Baby B! I can't stress enough how nervous/excited/anxious we are. We still have items to pick up and we still need to finish the nursery! 

Our Shopping List
Boppy pillow
Diaper Pail
Stroller/Carseat Adapter
Glider
Changing Pad

 The list isn't super long, but because we are having our big baby showers AFTER Baby B arrives, it does make it a little difficult to have everything ready. But I have some of the best girlfriends who threw me a small shower at a restaurant with just the ladies. I had so much fun and felt so blessed to have them there to celebrate with me!

In the last few weeks my What To Expect When Expecting June forum board, has been discussing what to pack in their hospital bags. As a FTM (first time mom), I really have no clue. So like always I began researching quite a bit and have also asked my sisters what they would recommend. When one of my sisters was in labor and delivery a few years ago, I remember she told me she had asked the nurse if she could get some Chapstick, you would think Chapstick is pretty minor right? WRONG! The hospital ended up charging her something around $10 for it. RIDICULOUS! Now like I said that was a few years ago, but the lesson learned was to pack the minor stuff or go send hubby out to buy it at the store across the street. Geez!

Anyways....after reading a few different lists as to what to pack for labor, here's what I plan on bringing... some items are not essential (I will definitely update this to make changes if need be!!!)

 I'm packing everything in a small carry-on size suitcase and our diaper bag. For a lot of the toiletries such as deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, etc I bought the little travel size ones at Target just so I could pack them and not worry about grabbing them out of the shower at the last minute.

 LAST UPDATED AUGUST 2012!!!! 
Click HERE to read about the updates from our hospital visit.

For Mom
Health Insurance Card
Drivers License
File Folder (any loose paperwork from the hospital)
Something to help massage back
Robe
Pajama/Comfy Lounge Clothes (sweatpants/shorts)
Slippers/Socks
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Face Wash/Moisturizer
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body Wash/Bar Soap
Hair Dryer
Brush
Deodorant
LIP BALM :)
Makeup---not necessary, but I don't want to look like a total wreck!
Hair-ties
Nursing Bra
Nursing Pads
Boppy Pillow
Underwear (Hospital ones are super comfy!)
Maxi Pads (check to see what your hospital will supply for you!)
Going Home Outfit
Cell Phone/Charger
Snacks/Hard Candy
Magazine/Book

For Dad
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
 Deodorant
Change of Clothes
Pajamas
Underwear
Quarters (Vending machines)
Cell Phone/Charger
Camera/Charger
Snacks/Drinks
Computer or book
Pillow/Blanket

For Baby
1 easy outfit
1 onesie
2 Going Home outfits ---the first one could get pooped in/spit up...you never know.
Socks
Baby Mittens
Receiving Blanket
Swaddle Blanket
Hats
Diapers
Diaper Wipes
Infant Carseat
Infant Carseat head support (Only if your car seat doesn't come with one, ours did!)

I hope this list helps you pack your own hospital bag! Feel free to comment and/or leave suggestions, they're always appreciated!

And to finish with a cute puppy photo...

 Had to share...Stella a.k.a. our 'Soggy Noodle' because she loves to snuggle and nap, has officially taken over my Snoogle pillow.