Hospital bag

Any recommendations or things to pack I the hospital bag for baby, me or husband that you might not think of ...

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Following! Currently packing mine ☺️

Depending on delivery, If you don’t have a Peri Bottle i’d highly recommend one! Also diff sizes in clothes so like Tiny Baby & Newborn, probs sounds obvious but a few people i’ve seen on here have packed 0-3 and they’re a lot bigger than you think🖤

I had headphones for both of us, eye mask, chewing gum, mouthwash, and a fan. Anything that could make staying on a ward easier for us

Peri bottle, phone charger, snacks and drink for after labour, your own blanket for your bed after labour, slippers. Pack baby bag separate to yours xxx

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/pregnancy/preparing-for-labour-and-birth/hospital-bag-checklist/#:~:text=2%20or%203%20comfortable%20bras,and%20anything%20else%20you%20need
I used the nhs checklist for mine and still didn’t use half the stuff

Everyone said long phone charger but I found it easier having a power bank

If you’re planning on breastfeeding you might want to bring breast pads and nipple cream, Silverettes are a game changer too for your nipples while they adjust. The first week can be tough on the boobs, keeping your clothes dry but nipples moist with the Silverettes and cream helps so much.

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What to do

I have my c-section coming up in a few days and found out the date when I received my letter at the weekend. I’m quite a private person so I decided to only tell my parents and partner. I have 2 older sisters but decided I would tell them the night before. My sister called me to ask the date and I made out I didn’t know it as I didn’t want to tell her. She took it upon herself to ring the hospital and they told her the date of my c-section. I don’t know if I’m being dramatic but I think that’s insane as she’s not listed as an emergency contact anywhere, and I’m quite irritated that they’ve told her because she could’ve been anybody. I’m not sure whether it’s worth putting a complaint in or not?

Sorry it’s long lol

C-section recovery

Hi all, I ended up having a C-section a fortnight ago and I have had to ask for more medication as I still had pain after the period they gave medication for. I’ve finished the blood thinning injections and now have the anti inflammatory and dehydrocodine if needed.

I’m finding that I’m having an on and off sharp pain in my right hand side that some days are barely there and I feel like I don’t need meds, then other days it’s unbearable.. is this normal recovery or something I need to bring up with my midwife? I’m also finding I am bleeding.. then it completely stops.. then starts heavy again ?!?

Health visitor just said it’s normal? But wanted to see if anyone had this?

Does anybody plan to not make any decisions until 42 weeks?

Which is a normal time? So many of you deciding on being induced at 41 weeks. Why? Why not wait until 42 weeks? Or at least 41+5? I understand high risk pregnancies. But rushing your baby out when your pregnancy is healthy? So many of you will end up with emergency c section... and im not saying it to add more stress to you. Im saying it because I went through it two years ago, when I wasn't aware of NHS system and that they mostly securing themselves, not us, women. I personally am waiting with making any decision until my 40 weeks scan, already discussed with husband. If baby don't arrive, elective c section at 41+6. Previous induction ended up with emergency c section.

november mamas

anyone left their baby overnight yet?

and anyones baby moved into their own room yet? 🥹

both are terrifying thoughts to me but something to consider going forward.. baby is 5months old ☺️

Will the anatomy scan reveal boy or girl? Wanting to wait till birth to find out. Will it be spoiled if it's a boy? I know some people can tell immediately..

We are waiting till birth to find out. But scheduling the anatomy scan and i want to look at the ultrasound but i feel like that might spoil the surprise.... should i look away?

Rolling?

Baby girl is 6 months old. 7 months on the 23rd. She’s not rolling yet. Doesn’t seem like she’s interested? She’ll arch her back and turn her body over; kinda like rolling but doesn’t. Just wondering if any other moms are in the same boat? She sits on her own really well but still needs support so she doesn’t fall back. Is this considered behind? 😅