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What to Bring to the Hospital?

By looking at my header you would think I am an expert on what to bring to the hospital when you have a baby. But for some reason, this area has remained a mystery to me over the years. It never fails that once I am admitted I think of a million things I wish I would have packed and after the baby I am contantly sending my husband to the store or back home to bring me items I forgot.

So I decided to use my blog to ask for help. What do you bring to the hospital when you are having a baby? What items can’t you live without? Share your secrets with me so I can have this baby without constantly thinking I am forgetting something.

My bags are halfway packed and sitting in my room just waiting to be filled with all your great ideas!

Thanks for all the great ideas ladies, keep ’em coming! There are so many things you mentioned I would have forgotten or never would have thought to bring at all! I had to laugh at Amy‘s comment, who reminded me to bring my laptop so I can update everyone! I know the hospital has wi fi, but I am not sure how well it works. I will definitely be updating my blog, but might use twitter for more frequent updates. If you are a “birth story” junkie you can follow me on twitter to hear all about the big day in 140 characters or less!

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This post is linking to Works for me Wednesday, backwards edition.

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Had a Moment

This probably does not happen to first time moms, but someone with lots of kids please tell me this is common. This week I had one of those light bulb, oh we are going to have a baby moments. With less than 12 weeks left we have done nothing, nada, zilch, zip, to prepare for the baby. No name, no baby items pulled from storage, we aren’t even sure where she is going to sleep. I still haven’t registered at the hospital and haven’t made the cloth vs disposable diaper decision. Oh, and we don’t have a vehicle that will fit our entire family once the baby is born.

This week I started thinking, perhaps we should do something! It isn’t that we aren’t excited about our newest addition, we are, but life is busy around here. Aside from some very annoying leg cramps I usually forget I am pregnant until someone else reminds me or asks how I am feeling.

Lists are a favorite of mine, so perhaps making a baby “to do” list would help? The first item on the list can be name the baby. Do you all want to help with this one? We are truly stumped for a name this time around and I wouldn’t mind hearing your suggestions.

A few guidelines for those who want to contribute; we have a common last name so we like names that are a little uncommon, but not made up. Although we are not opposed to a great common name either, we are running out of choices. The name has to mean something, and of course we have to like it! The last one will be the toughest as my husband can figure out a way to make fun of any name. If you are related to me you can leave your suggestions too, just don’t get upset if we don’t use them.

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Afterthought: Do not suggest the following names as they have already been suggested by my children:

  • Tinker Bell
  • Science
  • Lysol