tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4468538401642701519.post2161076805423961893..comments2023-06-09T03:25:31.351-07:00Comments on Baking a Baby: Its finally happenedMnowachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05801278895391618166noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4468538401642701519.post-75378345512245198002009-04-08T16:02:00.000-07:002009-04-08T16:02:00.000-07:00I brought my laptop and used it while he was sleep...I brought my laptop and used it while he was sleeping and when we had down time. Dark pants, camera, definitely snacks/power bars n be sure to eat/drink before going!! bring shirts that are still a bit roomy, your belly will be like jelly, it is so weird!!! & gum/mintsNatalie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070938772436207301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4468538401642701519.post-48388789256530108482009-04-07T18:58:00.000-07:002009-04-07T18:58:00.000-07:00I actually checked my blackberry and the computer ...I actually checked my blackberry and the computer a ton when I was in labor but I was in labor FOREVER. Having a cover up to nurse when people came to visit was also helpful. Also, take a nightgown in case you have to have a c-section because you won't want something with a waistband.Angela and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196403668528302122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4468538401642701519.post-89213015912164017232009-04-07T11:56:00.000-07:002009-04-07T11:56:00.000-07:00totally take your laptop!!! I used mine a BUNCH! ...totally take your laptop!!! I used mine a BUNCH! Remember to take something to wear home and other than that you're golden :)Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345218913936291592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4468538401642701519.post-24123736190549989442009-04-07T10:14:00.000-07:002009-04-07T10:14:00.000-07:00bring the laptop!!!!! i would've been so bored af...bring the laptop!!!!! i would've been so bored afterwards, they take the baby for an hour or so to do tests and i used that time to tell the world she was here!!!! i used half of what i brought. it was super hot in the hospital (i thought), and i wished i had shorts (in december). i wore black lounge pants, tshirt, and a zip jacket for easy access to boobs! never touched my book, ipod, etc...Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13062114889126850617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4468538401642701519.post-29352976492492591372009-04-07T09:34:00.000-07:002009-04-07T09:34:00.000-07:00I wish I'd had a plastic bag handy for S to put my...I wish I'd had a plastic bag handy for S to put my clothes in as soon as I arrived and changed into the hospital gown -- with the amniotic fluid leaking on the way there, that stuff was gross.<BR/><BR/>I couldn't wait to get out of the hospital garb and wear my own bras and lounge pants (I just made sure they were black pants).<BR/><BR/>Take a notepad to write down random instructions they give you. It was always the stuff they casually mentioned that we got home and wished we had noted.jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12912676758384794239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4468538401642701519.post-29456267894381518992009-04-07T08:40:00.000-07:002009-04-07T08:40:00.000-07:00I packed a lot for the hospital but used very litt...I packed a lot for the hospital but used very little. I just wore the hospital johnnie the whole time. You bleed a lot and it is messy. No point ruining your nice PJs at the hospital. You may want a robe, our hospital provided them. I also packed toiletries and chapstick and a very comfy outfit to wear home. We did bring the laptop and my hub used it to send pics and info to everyone. I also packed a going home outfit for Jack. He wore hospital issue stuff the whole time we were there and they provided diapers, wipes, pacifier, and all the other stuff he needed while we were there. The hospital also provided me with grippy slipper socks. Again, you will be very "leaky" so best to not wear your best slippers while you are there. As part of the going home outfit I packed a nursing bra and nursing pads. The hospital provided maxi pads and gave me a bunch to bring home. They also gave me some really awesome pads with a built in ice pack which rocked. I highly recomend using them and asking for extras. Hopefully you won't be as sore as I was/am. I ended up with a third degree lateral tear so I am still not getting around very well. I think that's it. I brought my ipod and a book but never used them. Active labor was too painful and after the epidural I tried to sleep. After delivery if I wasn't nursing the baby I was trying to sleep. Good luck!Nitsirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180758156444549882noreply@blogger.com