We are anxiously waiting for the arrival of William and Olivia. I'm sure there is something I haven't done yet to prepare for their grand arrival. I have packed the hospital bags, and gone over my list multiple times. I hope I covered the essentials. For anyone who may be expecting and need to know "what to pack" here is a list of what I have crammed into my bag:
For Mama:
1. nursing night dress and gown for post delivery and "going home" outfit
2. toiletries (yes, you'll want to shower after a long labor/delivery; include hair brush, make-up, lotion, hair bands, toothbrush/paste, chapstick, etc.)
3. Granny panties (I know...but you'll be wearing pads so they are a must)
4. snacks (If you deliver late at night, the cafeteria will be closed and you'll be starving.)
5. camera and extra batteries (take lots of pictures!)
6. nursing bra or two
7. socks and flip flops for trips to the bathroom
8. list of who to call/text when babies arrive
9. "Big Brother" shirt for our oldest to wear when he meets his siblings! (Also great for pictures)
10. Sign in pages for scrapbook or memory book so guests/visitors can write sweet notes
For the Twins:
1. "Going Home" outfits
2. Vaseline for boy (Circumcision care)
3. receiving blankets
4. scratch mittens and knit caps
5. socks
6. soothers/pacifiers (I packed a variety, as you never know what preferences will be)
7. baby nail clippers (you'll want to trim them in the first day or so-some moms "bite" them off while nursing)
8. a couple of outfits for each baby (some hospitals have in house photographers that will come in and take new born pics; some moms hire someone to come in and do these pics)
9. baby hair brush (bows for baby girl)
Of course, you want to make sure your car seats have been correctly installed and will be required to have them to take baby(ies) home. We went to our local police station and had them checked and approved for safety.
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