why are people so crazy about the hospital bag when pregnant?

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My daughter is now 7 years old and I packed just about everything the first time around. This time I'm only doing a phone charger, toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, soap, house slippers, robe, some bottled water (because I just can't use the hospital sink water to brish my teeth for some reason), and one outfit for baby to go home in. The hospital has everything else I need. I might have forgotten one or two things but it will come to me by December. I guess it's different the second time around.

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I think people in general are crazy about everything when its their first child.

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I ended up having an emergency c-section due to pre-eclampsia a month early. I had a giant list for my bag which I had not packed when I landed in the ER. So I had to rely on my husband to go home and pack me a bag for recovery. It was not ideal but I learned quickly that I was just fine without my giant list of things. Mostly, I slept and held my baby.. and I pretty much stayed in pj's lol

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Had LOn5 days ago and I all I used from my bag was my toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant and shower shoes. I had a c section so I packed a dress to wear home. Never touched the robe or anything else. I did read my book though

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Same with my son i over packed with my daughter i was like um no the hospital will think im moving in again lol 
After the first you realize you dont need to bring your entire house

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You learn from experience. :) The first time around, we mothers don't know what to expect, and want to be prepared for anything. Plus, it gives you something to think about to keep from going crazy in those last few weeks! 
 
  I'll definitely be packing lighter this time around!

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I don't know. I packed a serious hospital bag and lived in luxury the two days I was at the hospital. I had everything I needed and I didn't have a lot of things I didn't use. Maybe just tons of extra baby clothes

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When I packed it was all the necessities  Cell charger, toothbrush and Pete, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, brush and the baby's outfit and the outfit for me. But with my first I packed the nursing bra and breast pads lol

why are people so crazy about the hospital bag when pregnant?

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