Scheduled Cesarean - Hospital Bag ??

Question

So, I'm currently 30 weeks with my little girl. I'm scheduled to have a c section on Oct 21 , which is in 9 weeks. Considering anything could happen at anytime, when should I start getting the hospital bag ready?! I really didn't do the whole hospital bag thing with my son 5 years ago.

Answer

It's never to early to have your bag & babys bag packed and ready to head out! This is my 3rd c section I can give you a highlight of what you need.

For your bag;
-3-5 really comfortable Pj's more like dress & nursing dressed like comfy sleepers because your have a c section and don't want any pants or shorts on you need very loose clothes as possible. Something to come home in that's very comfy.

-nursing bra, nursing pads

-comfy panties, bring your own pads because you will be bleeding and hospital pads are AWFUL they feel like big stuffed diapers.

-toiletry items shampoo, conditioner, bod wash, tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant, make up if you plan on wearing it, hair ties, brush ect!

-shower sandals, comfortable slippers

-pack some extra change of clothes, boxers ect for your significant other toiletry items ect for them.

For the baby; 
- outfits you want them to wear at the hospital pack a decent amount of outfits

-little mittens

-socks, little hat

-just a couple diapers (hospital usually provides diapers for you)

-wipes

-blanket or two

-pacifier

-baby blanket

-have car seat by your hospital bags

Other things if you need;
-a comfy pillow to help you rest

-comfortable pillow and blanket for significant other.

-boppy if you plan to nurse (it's a life saver)

Hope this helps a little good luck and hang in there so exciting to bring such a precious life into the world.

Answer

You should do it now. Anything can happen and you'll have time to change your mind a couple of times on what you feel you really want and need in your bag.

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Hehee idk why but I found it kinda cool that that I also have a 5yr old son and am 30 weeks today with a little girl as well. But my c section will be on October 22 :) a day apart. I didn't have a hospital bag planned out either with my son

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My list is very similar to Heather's. I don't know when I will be delivering exactly but I'm prepared for any time now. I didn't pack as much for my lil one due to the fact that she will be in the NICU for sometime after she's born and the hospital will provide everything. I'm also not bringing my own pillows or things of that nature. I can sleep on anything and I'm not as picky with those items.

Scheduled Cesarean - Hospital Bag ??

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