Comments on: What I pack in my hospital bag.

By: Shveta

Shveta — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:39:12 +0000

Do you remember what scents you used for the essential oils in your diffuser?

By: Julia @ Chic To Do

Julia @ Chic To Do — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:31:44 +0000

Oops, left this comment in the wrong post!

My must-have in the delivery room and in the days that followed was my iPod and some small speakers. Having music on while I laboured was a nice distraction, and also helped me ignore all those annoying hospital ward sounds when it was just bubs and me in the room having some quiet time. I set up a few different playlists (fast music, slow music, sleepy time music) in the weeks before so I could switch around depending on my mood.

By: Kate M

Kate M — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:16:02 +0000

Slippers and my own night gown. I had to have my second c-section a month ago and slippers are key for geting up and walking around as soon as possible. I also used my tablet a lot for Netflix. Half hour shows were key and there is nothing good on daytime tv:) also my own shower stuff, the hospital stuff just didn’t cut it for me. Smelling like myself helped me feel more like a normal person.

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 01:59:17 +0000

In reply to Andi. heaven on earth! ;)

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 01:58:41 +0000

In reply to Meredith. ah yes! The boppy pillows are wonderful! And that is rough! I was never warned about how painful those first few days are!

By: Andi

Andi — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:08:51 +0000

OMG I actually miss the ice pellets!

By: Meredith

Meredith — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:30:15 +0000

Definitely those gel pads. I have HORROR stories to tell about chapped and cracked nipples from those first few days. A nursing pillow is another thing to bring if you are planning on using one, because you can get the lactation consultants to show you how to work it!