Csection mamas...what are you packing?

Question

So far I have nursing bras and tanks. Extra undies. Belly bandit belt and post csection pants. Aside from toiletries what should I take?? It’s been 7 yrs since my last one and I just can not remember for the life of me :-/
Thanks for any and all help/advice 
:)

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I’m not bringing too much
-The outfit I wore there, I will wear home
-Baby boy 2 outfits - Newborn and 0-3 months (not too sure how much he will weigh)
-Lotion, Vaseline
-Belly Binder
-Spare pillow that I will throw away in the hospital
-I will use the sanitary napkins and mesh panties they provide to me at the hospital
-Cell phone portable charger so I do not have to get up
-Shower shoes (Dollar Tree)
-2 hair bows so my hair doesn’t get in my face
-1 hair bonnet 
-I will use the toothpaste, toothbrush, and soap provided there. 
Majority of the items I am using, the hospital is providing.

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One thing I wish I brought was a comfy twin flat sheet to lay on. Since you're there longer than a vaginal birth and you have to prop yourself up on your elbows a lot rather than use your ab muscles, it makes your elbows really raw to rub on those hospital sheets. Definitely pack one!

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Two things I will be packing that I wish I would have had after my first... compression socks and Colgate Wisps (those little disposable toothbrushes) I was not allowed out of bed until the next morning with my first and I desperately wanted to brush my teeth.

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Would recommend a breast pump if you have one!  Milk doesn’t come as easily after a csection and the pump helps. If you’re not breastfeeding, no worries!!

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I’m scheduled for my first and absolutely have no idea what to bring. I haven’t had a baby in 12 years and it was a vaginal delivery..
I winged it..
Nursing pads
Nursing tank and bra
Comfy outfit to go home 
Grippy socks
Dark high waisted underwear
Depends
Slippers
Toiletries 
Long phone charger
Idk what else I’ll need.. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

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Just toiletries, phone charger, socks, robe, a book, pads, underwear to go home in and a pillow for my lap for the ride home. And then my purse for things like my healthcare card, lip-chap, hair ties and lotion. That’s all I need and used last time. I’m required to wear the hospital gown so they have better access looking at incision so no point for me to bring pjs. And last time I just wore home what I wore the morning of my section haha 
For baby’s bag I packed 6 sleepers, a knotted gown, two burp cloths, an outfit to come home in, a soother and that’s all besides the extra stuff like name and birth announcement. Hospital provides everything else like wipes, diapers, formula etc! 
Husband is just bringing pjs, phone charger, iPad, toiletries and two extra sets of clothes. He’s allowed to come and go though so anything we forget at least he can go home and grab it.

Csection mamas...what are you packing?

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