I have been absent but for a very good reason!
I gave birth to two very sweet 7 pound twins December the 13th!!!!!!!!!
They are all I could have ever imagine plus more. It's been a wild ride but oh so amazing.
I had to have another c-section and tubal removal. My doctor told me I would be I the hospital for at least 5 days so I packed my bad accordingly (okay over packed my bag accordingly ha!)
Here is what I packed and some reasons why I packed them:
From left to right:
Polaroid camera: We did this when Memphis was first born and we ended up loving how that turned out. We took a picture of everyone who came to visit her. Some where taken when they weren't paying attention which turned into great candids! My sister bought it for me I believe at best buy.
Planner: I mean hello twins ha! It has helped us out a lot on keeping up with feedings and how many ounces they are taking and when and where Im suppose to be... now if only it would change them and cook everyone dinner. I bought it off zulily
toiletries: I took body wash,shampoo conditioner, dry shampoo, makeup,tooth brush, mouth wash, anything that would make me feel better lol.
I do my makeup and hair before I go into a c-section. It the only thing normal in that whole day filled with people wiping your ass and seeing you at your lowest but least they can say "Hey that girls eyebrows where on point!!"
So I like to continue to do my makeup and hair and shower while on the hospital to still keep that feeling of normal. Is it vain? probably, do I care? Not at all.
Depends.. also know as adult diapers: without getting into to may details.... they are a lifesaver. Im not a huge fan of those wonderful mesh panties and pads the size of a landing strip they give you in the hospital. so for my second c-section someone told me to get them so I did and hello world of difference. Its so hard to move around while your in the hospital and its nice to have something that stays in place while your trying to move around the hospital room while doing your best impression of the hunchback of Notre Dame.
house shoes: I took my snuggly boots because that hospital room was coooolllddddddd. they helped my feet stay nice and warm because as soon as my feet get cold I get the shivers and nothing is worse than shivering while trying to recover from having surgery. They are sketchers brand but bought at Marshalls.
Pajamas: I got a bunch of loose fitting pajamas on sale on black friday from old navy and Kohls. As soon as I could throw off that hospital gown I did. My son even picked me out some batman ones.
Robe: It was nice to have when your trying to get to and from the bathroom or just taking a stroll down the hall in your pajamas to make you seem less like a bum. I got mine off of zulily but it was from pink blush. Then my husband took it to get monogram for me because Im a nutcase who has to have everything pretty much monogrammed.
Socks: I got socks that had gel on the foot. oh my god clouds!!! They are magical. Bought at Walmart.
for the babies:
I didn't take a picture of their bags before we left because it got incredibly hectic before we went in but I packed for them:
*onesies
*pacifiers
*socks
*twin pillow
*bottles
*thick blankets
diapers and wipes and formula are all provided for us at our hospital so we didn't pack any of that.
extras we packed:
* My pillow!!! I cant sleep on anything other than my pillow!
*thick blanket because the only blanket they provide for you in the hospital feels as thin paper.
*snacks because nothing is worse than hospital food!!!
*phone charger
*batteries for camera
* I know some people like to pack their own towel. I forgot mine an immediately regretted it when they gave me sand paper they tried to pass off as a towel.
thats pretty much it. I dont pack like Im going top the bahamas because my goal every time I have gone is to get in have healthy babies then get the hell out of there! This time we had to stay 3 nights... it was torture... but I had healthy babies and was able to heal myself as well.
what all did you pack in your hospital bag?
until we meet again-ASH
Polaroid camera: We did this when Memphis was first born and we ended up loving how that turned out. We took a picture of everyone who came to visit her. Some where taken when they weren't paying attention which turned into great candids! My sister bought it for me I believe at best buy.
Planner: I mean hello twins ha! It has helped us out a lot on keeping up with feedings and how many ounces they are taking and when and where Im suppose to be... now if only it would change them and cook everyone dinner. I bought it off zulily
toiletries: I took body wash,shampoo conditioner, dry shampoo, makeup,tooth brush, mouth wash, anything that would make me feel better lol.
I do my makeup and hair before I go into a c-section. It the only thing normal in that whole day filled with people wiping your ass and seeing you at your lowest but least they can say "Hey that girls eyebrows where on point!!"
So I like to continue to do my makeup and hair and shower while on the hospital to still keep that feeling of normal. Is it vain? probably, do I care? Not at all.
Depends.. also know as adult diapers: without getting into to may details.... they are a lifesaver. Im not a huge fan of those wonderful mesh panties and pads the size of a landing strip they give you in the hospital. so for my second c-section someone told me to get them so I did and hello world of difference. Its so hard to move around while your in the hospital and its nice to have something that stays in place while your trying to move around the hospital room while doing your best impression of the hunchback of Notre Dame.
house shoes: I took my snuggly boots because that hospital room was coooolllddddddd. they helped my feet stay nice and warm because as soon as my feet get cold I get the shivers and nothing is worse than shivering while trying to recover from having surgery. They are sketchers brand but bought at Marshalls.
Pajamas: I got a bunch of loose fitting pajamas on sale on black friday from old navy and Kohls. As soon as I could throw off that hospital gown I did. My son even picked me out some batman ones.
Robe: It was nice to have when your trying to get to and from the bathroom or just taking a stroll down the hall in your pajamas to make you seem less like a bum. I got mine off of zulily but it was from pink blush. Then my husband took it to get monogram for me because Im a nutcase who has to have everything pretty much monogrammed.
Socks: I got socks that had gel on the foot. oh my god clouds!!! They are magical. Bought at Walmart.
for the babies:
I didn't take a picture of their bags before we left because it got incredibly hectic before we went in but I packed for them:
*onesies
*pacifiers
*socks
*twin pillow
*bottles
*thick blankets
diapers and wipes and formula are all provided for us at our hospital so we didn't pack any of that.
extras we packed:
* My pillow!!! I cant sleep on anything other than my pillow!
*thick blanket because the only blanket they provide for you in the hospital feels as thin paper.
*snacks because nothing is worse than hospital food!!!
*phone charger
*batteries for camera
* I know some people like to pack their own towel. I forgot mine an immediately regretted it when they gave me sand paper they tried to pass off as a towel.
thats pretty much it. I dont pack like Im going top the bahamas because my goal every time I have gone is to get in have healthy babies then get the hell out of there! This time we had to stay 3 nights... it was torture... but I had healthy babies and was able to heal myself as well.
what all did you pack in your hospital bag?
until we meet again-ASH
