We're going to the hospital! Well not really, not today. Sorry. But a girl needs to be prepared in case I have this big dramatic water breakage and I need to yell to John, "grab the bag!" and in this comically-hilarious sitcom move, John grabs his bowling bag and not my hospital bag. And then we get to the hospital and have a baby and John goes to get the camera or something out of the bag and pulls out his bowling ball and looks at me and shrugs. I give him the disapproving sitcom wife look and then we all laugh. This is why it's good to have a pre-packed bag. To ENSURE awesome situations like this...right? Right.
Anyway, in the spirit of my pal Jackie, who showed off her adorable clothes and accessories for her trip to Sausalito, I thought I'd "show-off" the things I decided to pack for our upcoming stay at the hospital. A little less glamorous than Sausalito but I'll be getting breakfast in bed, can she say that? I think not.
First order of business is my comfort. Let's face it, hospital gowns? Not comfy. So I packed my own pj's that double as easy-access nursing gowns. Then I threw in a nursing tank so that should I not want to bare it all for my visitors, I can still look somewhat appropriate and feed the kiddo at any time. And most important, clothes to come home in. I have no misguided ideas of fitting into pre-maternity clothing. I also have gotten extremely used to elastic waists. Therefore, new yoga pants it is.
The next order of business is the one where I pack a bunch of embarrassing shit, like really big (yay comfort!) underwear and giant sanitary napkins. Oh and throw in some nip-soothing cream and nip gel pads and we've got ourself a party. I'm also bringing my handy-dandy little breast pump so that I can throw all modesty out the window and ask a stranger to show me how to be a cow. No offense to anyone, I can't wait to be one. I also packed mini toiletries and Chapstick, for when my lips get all dry during me hee-hee-whoooo breathing techniques. Who am I kidding, I didn't pay one bit of attention to the breathing techniques during childbirth class. I was too busy trying to nap.Old habits die hard with this one.
Then came the baby clothes...which I'm sure you're all tired of seeing. But wait, the little green striped gown and hat? It matches my nursing gown and that's what John gave me for mother's day. It makes my heart hurt. Oh and contrary to my husband's opinion that no child of his will wear that blue star outfit for fear of being mistaken for a Cowboy's fan, it's still coming with us.
Squeal!
Got me some swaddlin' blankets and the baby book. I'm hoping to remember to ask the nurses to stamp Blink's footprint in here while they're inking him or her up anyway. Oh and now that I see that elephant blanket in photo, I realize that it looks like it could have been my baby blanket. I washed it once! What the hell? I'l probably swap that out for something a little less worn.
Well that's it folks. I decided to pack things in two seperate bags so that John doesn't have to lug 15 baby outfits and a breast pump (and a bowling ball) with him as he's rushing into the hospital, screaming "I'm having a baby!", meanwhile forgetting me in the car. I really do hope this whole thing turns out like a sitcom birth. And I hope Uncle Jesse shows up.
18 comments:
sitcom hilarity - i love it!
i was like you, a million things packed and all prepared, yet i used none of it. save for some coming home sweatpants and a hoodie. and my own pillow, don't forget your own pillow!
also, with my original plan of going au natural, i brought a bunch of those hand warmers that skiers use to ease some of the back pain during labor... they were the only thing i actually used out of my labor bag...
you are getting so close mama! hang in there!!
I am literally copying everything you do. Because I am so, um, well prepared for this whole giving birth thing. I have done none of this stuff, and you make me feel incompetent, in a good way.
First order of business. Finish baby room. Buy boy and girl going home outfits. Begin to THINK about what the hell I am bringing to the hospital.
Also, TELL me about that Labor Bag? TRES cute, and I want.
you are hilarious! and how exciting!!
It looks like you've got it all - and your labor bag is super cute - love the pattern!
Oh my seeing your bags packed makes me nervous for you... blinky is almost hear.
PS: I am crossing my fingers that blink is a little girl because that little outfit is to die for!
This is so exciting!
I wish I could fit into that blue girly onesie...cutest thing ever.
If your hubs has to have his appendix out (or was it Kidney Stones? One was full house the other was Friends I think...) while you're in labor I will die. And you are so prepared. Love it. But really love that green bag. Feel free to send it to live with me after you're done using it for labor :).
My labor bag didn't exist, we were calling our parents to pick up things we didn't have and needed from the hospital. And I had my kid a day after my due date. I just need to keep repeating to myself, "In my next life I aspire to be more like Shannon."
You are very organized. You will have no shame in the hospital - Women will be grabbing you boobs and shoving them in your babies mouth! It is hilarious....sorta
Can you have a Benny Hill portion when you tell John that you're in labor, and he starts running around getting everything at high speed while you sit there on the couch, and then he almost forgets you and starts to drive away?
Blinky would be lucky to be called a Cowboys fan. That's my team after all. He/she would be in good company!
My, my--look how organized you are!
Aww. I love your blog! ha ha. you sound just like me. lol. I am 29 weeks preggo. I have already got my bags packed and everything. I am one of those super prepared girls. lol. I can't wait till last minute. it just might kill me. seriously. lol. :) congrats!
You are such a planner! But if my husband accidentally brought a bowling bag, I'd be one pissed off birthing lady. ;) I would not be laughing.
Can't wait for you to have that baby... those cute clothes are making me die.
Looks like you've covered the basics. :) I'm glad you have your own toiletries and your huge pads are probably more comfy than the ones the hospital gives- at least from my experience. :) I also wish I had my own towel, since I dislike scratchy almost bleached white towels oh so much.
I just love to see people being organized. And I kinda hope you snuck a bowling ball in the bag :D
Um, but you are washing the baby clothes before putting them on Blink, right?? There's so many chemicals from the production left in them (from dyeing, printing, softening and what not) that could irritate Blinky's skin!
wow. u are totally set and are so much more prepared than i was! adorable. my little guy is 11 weeks and im nostalgic for the getting ready to deliver days. what am i nuts? just enjoy this time - it's so very special :)
Very exciting! Seems like you got it all covered. I definitely LIVED in my nursing tanks the first few weeks.
I only wish I had brought my boppy to the hospital- once I got home I realized how much easier it was then maneuvering 20349894 pillows like I did in the hospital :-P
Ok I know like 5 other people said it, but WHERE did you get that green bag? It's adorable and I need it!!
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