When Did You Pack Your Bag?

[upsydaisy]

Hi all, am almost 31 weeks now (I can't believe how quickly this pregnancy is going! Maybe its because I have a toddler to look after this time round) I am having an elective section so know I have no more than 8 weeks to go. But obviously there is always a possibility of early labour - so when did you pack your hospital bag? Also last time I took a suitcase cos I had so much stuff! Am I the only one?? Am paranoid about hygiene (last time there were earwigs in the showers n my room wasn't cleaned in the 4 days I was in the hospital) so any advice on this score would be appreciated - cheers x

[ummmm]

Pack it now if it makes you feel better. You don't need most of the stuff so you may as well put it in a bag and tick it off your list. Then if you do go into early labour you'll only have a few things to pack.

[hippyhoppy]

Don't forget to pack the ready mixed gin and tonic!!

[ChuckFickens]

And keep the father away from the gas and air!

[looby1914]

id start packing now hun i thought i would be ok till 38/39 weeks but i went into labour at 37wks and had to pack my bag in labour lol

always better to be prepared, good luck x

[sherrardk]

The one time I was really organised and packed my bags weeks before I was going to need it I ended up having the baby in the kitchen. Last time I had to have a section because I was having twins so I knew I would be in for a couple of days so I took loads of stuff - I even took my pillows with me so that I would be able to get nice and comfy.

[suzanneb]

hello i was just thinking about starting to get my bag packed, im 30 weeks this sat, and im having a elective section too, cant believe how quick my pregnancy has gone either as i have a todder to run around after aswell. i was thinking is there anything additional you are taking as most lists ive seen seem to go along the labour route....any ideas

[upsydaisy]

Hi Suzanne - I know what you mean, the only thing I've thought of so far is to take some sterile maternity pads n some big pants (I had a c-section last time and put a pad against the incision scar, it made it all feel a bit more supported) you can get the sterile pads from mothercare. hope this helps - if I think of anything else I will post it here. My brain is just not functioning lately - got my head in the clouds!! Let me know if you think of anything. Take care xx

[suzanneb]

hi. lol know what you mean about 'big pants' my csection scar last time was covered with a dressing most of the time. weird thing is i cant remember any pain from it either, the drugs must have been really good lol have you got a date thro yet for your section, ive got a scan at 35weeks and getting date at the appointment with consultant after. gonna start buyingh stuff for my bag this weekend.