I’ve finally admitted that I might want to prepare a bag to take to the hospital with me. I’ve been putting it off — I’ve been putting everything off! But now I’m nearly packed.

• Birth Plan — believe it or not, my doctor encourages these! More comparisons between different birthing experiences later.
• Pajamas — yes I had to buy new ones.
• Knitting. I’m not kidding. 2×2 ribbed socks with cables down the side for entertainment.
• Book — Evolution by Stephen Baxter from my Sci Fi list.
• Pen and paper.
• Baby clothes — so far, one of N’s old sleepers, a newborn t-shirt, and a baby hat. I feel like I’m missing something. If I finish this baby sweater in time (which I should) that will go in too. Even if it’s ginormous. Socks maybe?
• Baby blanket.
• Pads for me. Amazingly I can’t remember how many of these will be needed.
• Lip balm, also for me. I don’t really know why.
• Toiletries — what with not using shampoo or deodorant any more, my toiletries bag is really small! Toothbrush, toothpaste, and soap. I need to add a washcloth.
• Nursing bras and underwear.
• Carseat is already in the car! (And the Boo is unhappy — we switched the side he was on.)

What’s missing:

• Newborn disposable diapers — I am not convinced it’s a good idea to take cloth diapers to the hospital.
• Wipes.
• Food for me post-delivery. Granola bars, etc.
• Yoga ball? Not sure if I want to take this again or not.
• Not sure if I’ll need robe, socks, slippers, etc. I don’t tend to wear those things at home (although I do have them) so not sure if I’ll want them there.
• Clothes for me for going home — I figure I’ll wear home what I wear there.
• I’m leaving nursing pillows and all that jazz at home. We won’t be in the hospital long (hopefully just a couple days) and I hate taking miscellaneous crap.
• Camera! Video camera! What to take and will we remember to charge it?

ETA: Sling! I totally forgot to mention I packed my sling. My organic flannel ring sling, at that. Yum. Not that it will get much use at a hospital.. but still, can’t expect to deliver a baby without a sling in hand :)

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