What did you really need?

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Hello moms, so i have my scheduled c - section next tuesday! Im excited with a little mix of anxiety lol i love feeling "prepared and organized" so my question is what did you pack that you really used? For yourself? I have baby boys bag packed and packed 3 outfits just in case with swaddle blankets ect. But for yourself how many outfits did you really use? I plan on wearing high waisted leggings a tank top and leggings thanks in advance and your more than welcome to add any tips please!

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Carry extra leggings in case you bleed through,a robe,I took a nursing tank top,I was grateful because the velcro on the binder didn’t scratch me with it on. DO NOT FORGET YOUR BOPPY IT MAKES FEEDING 1,000 TIMES EASIER❤️😂

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I just had a scheduled csection 2 weeks ago.. my main item was a robe. It was so convenient with breastfeeding and once they take your bandage off everything sticks to your belly and pants annoyed me at first lol I brought my own toiletries, loved having my own and not depending off of the hospital crap. I brought my boppy pillow too that really came in handy. My baby girl had to stay 4 days so I stayed as well and I brought her a bunch of gowns and blankets and I used them all.

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Shoes you can easily slip in and out of, maternity pads, a number of high waist and loose undies (might want to double up on those leggings too), spare hair ties. I also found having my own reusable water bottle helpful. Snacks.
If you're breastfeeding, nipple cream. 
Some light make up (felt so much better with a bit of that on!).
Another person - I found the second day quite overwhelming and really appreciated having someone to hold baby while I had a moment. It also means there's someone to pass the baby to you/change them so you're able to rest.
Good luck and remember, the recovery pain will be gone sooner than you think.

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I just wore a nightie and a robe the whole time I was in hospital. The usual toiletries, and next time I’m packing dry shampoo! I was too scared to try showering right away.

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Toiletries, cell phone, charger with a long cord, robe, non skid slipper socks... 
I also brought my baby book for hand and foot prints. 
Every thing else I used was supplied by the hospital. 
I had extra baggy clothes for me to wear home too.

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Robes! Seriously I loved having a robe when it felt like even putting high waisted yoga pants was too much. Slip on shoes, like slippers with good grips on the bottom and a belly band!

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I had a nightie to wear all day every day I was there. When I went home I wore comfy pants and a baggy shirt. I had a flannel to wear over my nightie as well. I also brought my slippers. For my son we used what the hospital provided initially, and put him in jammies at night the last night. Plus his take home outfit. He wore onesies under his swaddle.

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No pants. A loose fitting dress to go home and gowns with robes for the 3 days at the hospital. Toiletries, charger, travel pillow. They’ll give you pads galore and the mesh panties that are disposable while you are there and some to take home. Oh and a nursing bra!

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My hospital provides swaddle blankets and honestly other than those, my baby was naked. Skin to skin is very important for breastfeeding and bonding.
I only brought a onesie for him to come home in.
You will be happy to have high waisted leggings, maybe even compression leggings if you can find some. That and flowy tops were all I wore. 
Also your hospital may provide a belly binder but make sure you have a smaller one for when you shrink down so you can have the proper size.
A HUGE top I wish I had listened to sooner. DEPENDS. Skip the pads and mesh underwear, depends ALLLLLLL the way lol.

What did you really need?

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