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Post by cake on Jan 9, 2018 11:48:59 GMT -6
I have a girlfriend due 5 days before me and she asked me today how many outfits I'm bringing to the hospital. I had only planned the going home outfit and then having him wear whatever the hospital gave him. Are you guys putting your babes in actual clothes? I put zero thought into this with DD. Our hospital doesn’t supply anything. No diapers, clothes, etc. #canadianproblems. I think I’ll probably bring 5 or 6 outfits. I haven’t don’t this before so not really sure what I’m doing. Worst case, we live 10 minutes from the hospital so my husband can always run home.
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Post by kyzo on Jan 9, 2018 11:56:26 GMT -6
amesie, kimonos! That's the word I couldn't find. I was telling my friend about the little shirt with snaps and I felt like a damn idiot. That's what DD wore the entire time and I felt like it was just fine. easternshoregirl yeah, she is a FTM. I'm definitely more laid back with this one so when she asks me questions that seem like small details, I struggle. She told me today she has 7 outfits packed for baby in her hospital bag!
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Post by sarahh on Jan 9, 2018 12:06:31 GMT -6
kyzo we brought two newborn sleepers with the hand covers and one going home outfit. We kept her in the sleepers the whole time. DD1 liked to be swaddled so we just kept her in the hospital provided kimono tops and a swaddle but DD2 doesn’t like to be swaddled and can kick her way out of one so I’m glad I brought the sleepers.
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Post by watermelonseed on Jan 9, 2018 12:08:20 GMT -6
kyzo I have a coming home outfit. Different hats to use. Also a personalized name blanket & hat for the newborn shoot. That’s more than enough as I learned the hard way first time. Less laundry!
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 9, 2018 12:09:04 GMT -6
Well I think MH and I are succumbing to this cold 😩 I’m so stuffed up with a sore throat. Now i really hope i don’t go into labor this week so we have time to fight this before I have to push a kid out and actually take care of it haha. Also, my MIL is going to treat me to a pedicure on Saturday while her cleaners are at my house 😍 I don’t want to go into labor and miss that!! Your inlaws sound AMAZING!!! I’m taking notes for when I’m a MIL lol.
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Post by kyzo on Jan 9, 2018 12:21:58 GMT -6
sarahh, that's exactly my concern. DD loved being swaddled. This babe loves to kick (to the point it hurts) so I'm worried he'll want to have freedom to move around. I know in utero doesn't always equate to real life, but it does make me think. NB sleepers hardly take up any room so I think I'll bring 1 or 2.
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Post by amesie on Jan 9, 2018 12:23:03 GMT -6
Your inlaws sound AMAZING!!! I’m taking notes for when I’m a MIL lol. haha my MIL (and actually MH’s entire family really) are absolutely wonderful. I love them ❤️
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Post by amesie on Jan 9, 2018 12:24:03 GMT -6
DD is napping, and I’m so tired and not feeling well and just want to nap too but the LO wont stop kicking me and squirming around in there 😩
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 9, 2018 12:24:19 GMT -6
amesie , kimonos! That's the word I couldn't find. I was telling my friend about the little shirt with snaps and I felt like a damn idiot. That's what DD wore the entire time and I felt like it was just fine. easternshoregirl yeah, she is a FTM. I'm definitely more laid back with this one so when she asks me questions that seem like small details, I struggle. She told me today she has 7 outfits packed for baby in her hospital bag! My FTM is showing here too, LOL. I finished packing my hospital bag last night and have 4 outfits- 2 in newborn sizes and 2 in 0-3 month sizes because I'm worried he'll be too big for the newborn stuff. Plus, I just like to have options! I packed way too many outfits for myself I'm sure too....I always have a problem with overpacking. Oops!
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 9, 2018 12:26:30 GMT -6
Does anyone have any suggestions to make foot/leg swelling go down besides drinking lots of water and keeping my feet up? My calves have been pretty swollen the past few weeks, but last night and today my feet and ankles are so swollen as well. I had my NST this morning and my blood pressure was normal, so that's not a concern- I just don't know what to do to get the swelling to go down. It's winter in Ohio and none of my boots fit so I feel like if this sticks around I am going to be pretty cold!!! Plus my feet are hurting
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 9, 2018 12:27:56 GMT -6
amesie , kimonos! That's the word I couldn't find. I was telling my friend about the little shirt with snaps and I felt like a damn idiot. That's what DD wore the entire time and I felt like it was just fine. easternshoregirl yeah, she is a FTM. I'm definitely more laid back with this one so when she asks me questions that seem like small details, I struggle. She told me today she has 7 outfits packed for baby in her hospital bag! My FTM is showing here too, LOL. I finished packing my hospital bag last night and have 4 outfits- 2 in newborn sizes and 2 in 0-3 month sizes because I'm worried he'll be too big for the newborn stuff. Plus, I just like to have options! I packed way too many outfits for myself I'm sure too....I always have a problem with overpacking. Oops! Nah I have 4 outfits too! Two NB & two 0-3. But they’re all pajamas just different materials bc idk what the weather will be when he is born haha it’s been so weird here. So one fleece & one regular cotton. Now myself on the other hand— literally throwing a nursing top & pajama pants in there & that’s it haha.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 9, 2018 12:29:26 GMT -6
Does anyone have any suggestions to make foot/leg swelling go down besides drinking lots of water and keeping my feet up? My calves have been pretty swollen the past few weeks, but last night and today my feet and ankles are so swollen as well. I had my NST this morning and my blood pressure was normal, so that's not a concern- I just don't know what to do to get the swelling to go down. It's winter in Ohio and none of my boots fit so I feel like if this sticks around I am going to be pretty cold!!! Plus my feet are hurting Water water water. My blood pressure has been normal too despite an absurd amount of swelling (way more than w DD even despite the cold weather— it was summer at the end of her pregnancy so this seems backwards). Also “exercise” helps like walking or some kind of yoga. But ya I basically doubled my water intake & that has helped so much.
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Post by benandjerrys on Jan 9, 2018 12:29:43 GMT -6
pinkcat , I'm a STM and I have 4 outfits packed. Same as you, 2 newborn and 2 0-3. I like options. Plus if we decide to do the newborn pictures they do an outfit change But I'm leaning toward not doing them, we already have nice ones booked and the ones at the hospital were pretty crappy last time.
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Post by cake on Jan 9, 2018 12:31:06 GMT -6
Does anyone have any suggestions to make foot/leg swelling go down besides drinking lots of water and keeping my feet up? My calves have been pretty swollen the past few weeks, but last night and today my feet and ankles are so swollen as well. I had my NST this morning and my blood pressure was normal, so that's not a concern- I just don't know what to do to get the swelling to go down. It's winter in Ohio and none of my boots fit so I feel like if this sticks around I am going to be pretty cold!!! Plus my feet are hurting Could you try compression stockings? I have ones I had to have a prescription for but I'm pretty sure you can get them with not as much compression from the drugstore. I haven't had any swelling in my legs since getting them.
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 9, 2018 12:46:25 GMT -6
Thanks dragonflyinn and cake! I'll try even more water and the compression stockings! And I'm glad I'm not the only one packing multiple outfits! What about breastfeeding supplies? Is a hand pump, breast pads, gel breast soothers, etc. the kind of stuff that you bring to the hospital or do you typically not need those until you get home?
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Post by kyzo on Jan 9, 2018 12:51:52 GMT -6
pinkcat I had some swelling with DD (luckily not this time around) but it was definitely more in my ankles. I wore compression stockings because it was summertime and they were lightweight. I found the 15-20 mm type too tight so I went with 8-12 (brand was Activa). Since it's winter I purchased some compression socks for more warmth. My favorite brand is Sockwell. Definitely $ for one pair of socks (like $20-25) but I really like them. They have cute patterns and look good with my work clothes.
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Post by kyzo on Jan 9, 2018 12:55:40 GMT -6
pinkcat, I didn't need any bf supplies in the hospital. I believe my milk came in two days later so there wasn't much to pump. I did have some breast pads on hand, but didn't use them. If DS should need a NICU stay the hospital would provide the pump and supplies (until I went home).
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 9, 2018 12:58:40 GMT -6
Thank you kyzo! Good to know!
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Post by sparky85 on Jan 9, 2018 13:04:45 GMT -6
I'm just sitting here snuggling DD after feeding her a bottle. She drank over 40 mls, so she didn't need a gavage feed . She weighed in at 4 lbs 11.5 oz (2140g) last night - over 1.5 lbs heavier than birth. At this rate she will be 5lbs by the weekend! She is 35 weeks today, and was able to come off the monitors. In addition. I finished her coming home sweater and bonnet last night. Once she takes her bottles fully, and moves on to cue based feeding, we should be able to take her home 😍
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 9, 2018 13:05:57 GMT -6
pinkcat, I didn't need any bf supplies in the hospital. I believe my milk came in two days later so there wasn't much to pump. I did have some breast pads on hand, but didn't use them. If DS should need a NICU stay the hospital would provide the pump and supplies (until I went home). Same here pinkcat. Some people like bringing their boppy pillow but I didn’t need mine.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 9, 2018 13:06:54 GMT -6
sparky85 she is such a doll 😍😍 so glad to hear she is doing well!!
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Post by benandjerrys on Jan 9, 2018 13:09:03 GMT -6
pinkcat, I didn't need any bf supplies in the hospital. I believe my milk came in two days later so there wasn't much to pump. I did have some breast pads on hand, but didn't use them. If DS should need a NICU stay the hospital would provide the pump and supplies (until I went home). Same here pinkcat. Some people like bringing their boppy pillow but I didn’t need mine. +1. But if you want the lactation consultant to teach you how to use your pump you could bring that.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 9, 2018 13:10:24 GMT -6
pinkcat, I third or fourth or whatever the compression stockings/socks. I wear them to work since I stand a lot, but I don't need them as much on the weekends. Also, see if you can get stuff like that AT the hospital. Mine provided a manual pump and I don't think I needed the pads and stuff until I got home. I did do some pumping while there, which was helpful bc the LC could help me figure out what the heck to do.
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Post by mrsp84 on Jan 9, 2018 13:19:33 GMT -6
Does anyone have any suggestions to make foot/leg swelling go down besides drinking lots of water and keeping my feet up? My calves have been pretty swollen the past few weeks, but last night and today my feet and ankles are so swollen as well. I had my NST this morning and my blood pressure was normal, so that's not a concern- I just don't know what to do to get the swelling to go down. It's winter in Ohio and none of my boots fit so I feel like if this sticks around I am going to be pretty cold!!! Plus my feet are hurting Drink lots of water, sleep with your feet on an incline, try some compression socks and stay away from salty things. Hopefully it gets better!
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Post by mrsp84 on Jan 9, 2018 13:23:23 GMT -6
I am home sick today. I think I just needed a day to sleep. I have a head cold and haven’t been sleeping well. I took a Unisom last night and slept amazing. Took DD to school and came home and slept for another 6 hours!
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Post by ajetter on Jan 9, 2018 13:35:47 GMT -6
Fourth time mom and I still have a few things packed for LO. Our hospital provides a gown, hat and swaddle, but the gown is covered in baby zoo animals and that just isn’t my thing. So I have a couple of newborn side snap tops, a sleeper that she’ll come home in, a couple of hats and a couple of pretty swaddles. We absolutely don’t need all those things, but I want cute pictures. FWP. I’m also bringing my boppy but no other nursing supplies.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 9, 2018 13:43:51 GMT -6
The direct highway and our route to the city apparently just closed because a semi jackknifed straight across it, so expect a “I’m in labour!” thread from me soon lol.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 9, 2018 13:49:06 GMT -6
I’ve never packed clothes besides the take home outfit for the baby..it didn’t even occur to me until now maybe I could lol! DS went straight to NICU where they provided him with everything for the full two weeks, and DD was only in the hospital with me for 24 hours and we just had her swaddled the whole time. Maybe I should pack a onesie or two in case we’re there for more than a day..?
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Post by amesie on Jan 9, 2018 13:57:41 GMT -6
Does anyone have any suggestions to make foot/leg swelling go down besides drinking lots of water and keeping my feet up? My calves have been pretty swollen the past few weeks, but last night and today my feet and ankles are so swollen as well. I had my NST this morning and my blood pressure was normal, so that's not a concern- I just don't know what to do to get the swelling to go down. It's winter in Ohio and none of my boots fit so I feel like if this sticks around I am going to be pretty cold!!! Plus my feet are hurting compression socks will help. You can probably find them on amazon. I have also found them at cvs before, but they were called diabetic socks
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Post by amesie on Jan 9, 2018 14:01:38 GMT -6
pinkcat, I didn't need any bf supplies in the hospital. I believe my milk came in two days later so there wasn't much to pump. I did have some breast pads on hand, but didn't use them. If DS should need a NICU stay the hospital would provide the pump and supplies (until I went home). +1... it took my milk a good 3-4 days to fully come in last time. You will be putting the baby on the boob enough that you shouldn’t need the hand pump. And they’ll provide you with an electric pump if you need that. I packed the nipple cream and a pack of pads just in case my milk comes in faster, with this being my 2nd go at it.
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