Yes, we still should have 11 weeks to go. And yes, this might seem a bit early. But every app I'm signed up for has been talking about getting your hospital bag stuff together, so I figured better safe than sorry!
This process was actually really fun. Ordinarily, I hate packing- I used to have to do it for work weekly. However, this was fun because I was picking out Landon's first outfits. Plus, I feel a huge weight of stress lifted off my shoulders since this is done. And boy, oh boy- there is a lot of BLUE for this little man in this bag, down to the toiletries and even the champagne label (yes, I'm definitely packing a bottle of bubbly!)
Baby Landon- we are ready to go whenever you decide to join us. And if you're anything like Mommy, you just might be chomping at the bit and arrive early. But I just want you to stay in there until you're healthy enough to be out in the world, so please take your time, Little One.
Want to know what's in my hospital bag? Check out the pictures and the list below:
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| Delivery & Post-Delivery outfits |
- Blue Polka-dot Nicole Gownie for delivery- came with a matching pillowcase
- Labor socks (the bottoms say "Ready, Set, PUSH!" too cute) for delivery
- Kate Spade Blue Stud Earrings for delivery & post-delivery (a pre-push present to myself!)
- Blue Polka-dot Nicole Nursing Nightgown for post-delivery- came with a matching gown for Landon!
- Blue Polka-dot Nicole Robe for post-delivery
- Two pairs of sticky-bottomed socks for post-delivery
- NOT PICTURED HERE:
- Blue Polka-dot Nicole Pillowcase & Pillow
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| Labor Luxuries |
- I tie scent to so many memories and also my mood, so I figured getting some good smelling product for during labor and post-delivery would be helpful. The above are all Bath & Body Works Stress Relief Eucalyptus Mint products:
- Candles
- Pillow Spray
- Massage Oil
- Travel Body Wash
- Travel Body Lotion
- ScentPortable (to keep the hospital bag smelling fresh and the room while we're there- and I just thought this little blue turtle was way too cute!
- NOT PICTURED HERE:
- Back Massager
- BIC light (for candles)
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| Toiletries |
- Baby Lips Chapstick (my favorite- so addicted! I have a tube in every coat pocket & purse)
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Venus Travel Razor
- Refresh body wipes
- Say Yes to Cucumbers face wipes (LOVE these- and I use the Tomato ones daily, but unfortunately, those don't come in travel packs)
- Q-tips
- Travel Contact case & solution
- Tresemme Dry Shampoo
- Bobby pins and hair ties
- Coconut Milk Shampoo & Conditioner
- Loofah
- Deodorant
- Nipple Cream
- Travel Speaker (in case we want to play music during or after birth)
- NOT PICTURED HERE:
- Travel blowdryer
- Hairbrush
- I'll throw in my makeup bag, hair straightener, and glasses before we leave the house
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| Undergarments |
- 2 Maternity Bras- one nude (for day with molded cups) and one black (for sleeping)
- 6 pairs of super cheap, large [throw-away] panties, all in blue
- Belly Band
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| Busy Work |
- Assorted Baby Books ("What to Expect the First Year," "Baby 411," "The Happiest Baby on the Block," "New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding")
- Landon's Baby Book (I love this "Little Champ" memory book, and I can't wait to fill out all the details of his birth!)
- Thank You Cards
- Two Blue Pens
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| Goodies |
- During Labor Snacks:
- Blow-Pops and LifeSavers for during labor (I've been told you can't eat, and your mouth gets super dry, so hard candy is a life saver- haha no pun intended!)
- Orbit Bubblemint Gum
- Post-Delivery Snacks
- Granola Bars
- Cashews (the hubby's favorite)
- Dried Strawberries
- Champagne!
- NOT PICTURED HERE:
- 2 plastic champagne glasses - I can't wait to toast with my husband after we have this Little One! Even if I forgot those glasses, I'd totally take it straight from the bottle! haha
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| Kisses from Landon xo |
- Present for the nurses
- "Kisses from Landon" Candy thank-you bags
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| Going Home/Lounge Wear |
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| Landon's Bag |
- Landon's first outfit: a Blue Polka-dot Nicole Gown and Cap (we can match!)
- Boppy (with his adorable personalized minky cover from Auntie Deena)
- White Mittens (to prevent scratching)
- 3 Pairs of Socks
- 2 Gowns
- 2 Onesies (one short-sleeved, one long-sleeved
- 2 Pairs of Pants
- 4 Caps
- 1 Pair of fuzzy baseball Slipper Shoes
- 1 Gap Bear Hoodie
- 1 Pair of Sunglasses (he's got to be just like Daddy!)
- NOT PICTURED:
- Receiving Blanket
- Halo Sleepsack
- Diapers & wipes (in case there's a blowout on the car ride home!)
There are also some other items we'll have ready to go at the last minute, simply because I can't pack them right now:
- Birthing Plan Folder
- Driver's License
- Insurance Card
- Cell phone & charger
- Make up Bag
- Glasses & case
- Hair Straightener
- Our Camera and charging cord
And once our shower is over, we're planning to go to the fire station to have them properly install the car seat and base in my car. Hopefully, we'll get an extra base at the shower for Adam's car so we can easily take either vehicle!
This is the awesome
stroller/car seat combo from my Gramma and Grampa that they gave us this week. This way we can take Landon home from the hospital, since they won't let you without a car seat. We're already pushing it around the house, and we love it- it's a jogger stroller. Landon will be a spring baby and my maternity leave will go into summer, so I'm sure we'll be using it daily for walks and runs in the park two blocks from our house. This Mama has got to get back into shape fast! I've got lots of weddings this summer, and one I'm a bridesmaid in, so I need to fit into that dress. :) And as you can see, Colie is already practicing being a big sister in tow.
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| Where's Colie? |
Well Landon, we're getting more and more ready for you every day. Can't wait until you're here with us! Love you, little kicker bean. xoxo
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