tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post4740683920203676512..comments2024-03-01T03:33:40.642-05:00Comments on Pilgrims at Oak Ridge: The "Go" BagAubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07821592360402715054noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-23053354522179257672010-03-25T15:56:53.966-04:002010-03-25T15:56:53.966-04:00With my first, I overpacked. Crazy-overpacked. I t...With my first, I overpacked. Crazy-overpacked. I took the tennis balls and snacks and books and magazines and music and thank you notes (!) and post-delivery clothes which were too small. Ha! I thought I'd be thin or something. <br /><br />With my fifth, my hospital bag was a Target plastic bag with a toothbrush and a pair of giant undies (my husband "packed" it when I was sent straight to the hospital from an OB appointment, told to not go home). <br /><br />That was it. I had my husband bring a sleeper for the baby once we knew how big he was. <br /><br />Otherwise, the hospital provided everything else we needed. Even the undies. The mesh panties ROCK. Ask for extras to take home. <br /><br />For babies #6 and #7, I followed the same philosophy. If it won't fit in a Target bag, leave it at home. Other than the pillow---you NEED your own pillow. Make sure to put a bright pillowcase on it so the hospital cleaning staff doesn't mix up your linens with theirs.gretchen from lifenuthttp://www.lifenut.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-40073046105691183832010-03-25T07:00:26.016-04:002010-03-25T07:00:26.016-04:00Cash. It's handy to have if you want to get a...Cash. It's handy to have if you want to get a drink in the off-hours or buy a newspaper to save to show the world's goings on when baby gets bigger. We stopped at an ATM on the way for Claire to be born.... not an enjoyable experience. :)Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398736996586649228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-85832297888200588802010-03-24T21:28:55.897-04:002010-03-24T21:28:55.897-04:00SLIPPERS!!! Loved having my slippers. I wish I wou...SLIPPERS!!! Loved having my slippers. I wish I would have labored in a sports bra (or a nursing tank like one of your other friends suggested). I tend to be modest, but I was not modest enough during the delivery. Oh, and granola bars and gatorade. I was soooo thirsty and hungry!!! We are praying for you!!!Chris and Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01226004805231777330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-29618050445123578182010-03-24T13:37:36.672-04:002010-03-24T13:37:36.672-04:00Snacks are a MUST! If you happen to deliver after...Snacks are a MUST! If you happen to deliver after everything is closed, you and Jeff will be glad to have some goodies on hand. Your own pillow is another must as are warm pretty socks. My feet always seemed to be freezing during delivery.<br /><br />Best wishes for an uneventful delivery and a healthy baby!Lindseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-3681999565751559692010-03-24T11:27:18.578-04:002010-03-24T11:27:18.578-04:00One of my friends actually brought their Wii to en...One of my friends actually brought their Wii to entertain dad with Wii bowling. I'm sure that entertained others as well. :)<br /><br />camera, computer, skype hookup.<br /><br />NOT a baby sling ... did you see the Morning Show today?<br /><br />Dad is on his way! thru the snow!COmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-61637297066764378152010-03-24T08:31:55.733-04:002010-03-24T08:31:55.733-04:00Something for the baby to play with. Perhaps some ...Something for the baby to play with. Perhaps some blocks, or maybe a video game.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908805430109059630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-78011387487609664252010-03-24T08:27:50.874-04:002010-03-24T08:27:50.874-04:00I sent home for one of those aromatherapy microwav...I sent home for one of those aromatherapy microwavable heating packs. My neck and shoulder muscles were in pain after Joseph was home. Not sure if it was from stress or from the spinal block? But I have one packed in advance for this time.Emiliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946411039039127863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-23041017708980687372010-03-24T01:57:00.990-04:002010-03-24T01:57:00.990-04:00I recently saw on someone's blog that they cha...I recently saw on someone's blog that they changed into a pretty nightgown VERY soon after delivery and that seemed to restore some dignity and normalcy to those moments (when a lot of photos are being snapped!)<br /><br />But one thing I did bring was a box of cereal bars and I was glad for that - man, was I hungry!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487688993874872845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-30981496824555370672010-03-23T23:21:21.385-04:002010-03-23T23:21:21.385-04:002 pillows, body wash/bubble bath, slippers, pj pan...2 pillows, body wash/bubble bath, slippers, pj pants or hubby's boxers & nursing tanks, soft zippered hoody/jacketThe Ballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02735162576394860173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-63099257815040587112010-03-23T22:08:17.799-04:002010-03-23T22:08:17.799-04:00Hi! I read your blog via Rachel's and I am so ...Hi! I read your blog via Rachel's and I am so excited and happy for you!! I would for sure bring your own pillow. Oh - and have Jeff bring his pillow also. I forgot to tell Matt where "my calling list" was packed so he did the best he could, but some people did not know about the babies' birth for a few days. Ooops!! Make sure you coordinate! Take care! ~ Jen ClaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-91771571714710415692010-03-23T21:03:41.951-04:002010-03-23T21:03:41.951-04:00I was at the hospital for 5 days, so I enjoyed hav...I was at the hospital for 5 days, so I enjoyed having my laptop since they had Wi-Fi.hardeewhiteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854470782939353471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-53632200924253691362010-03-23T20:54:45.072-04:002010-03-23T20:54:45.072-04:00I second the ipod (& docking station if you ha...I second the ipod (& docking station if you have one) and brainless reading. Some peaceful music (I seem to remember Nora Jones and George Winston...) can be nice during harder labor and the brainless reading can help take your mind off the waiting game of earlier labor. Also ... ponytail holders/bobby pins.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978336200062956319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-21712389129922489472010-03-23T20:43:32.549-04:002010-03-23T20:43:32.549-04:00Soft, silky, man-style, button-up pyjamas in a dar...Soft, silky, man-style, button-up pyjamas in a dark colour (colour is very important!) and a shawl/wrap/scarf to drape when feeding. An eye mask to block out light to catch a quick nap is good too. Looking forward to hearing your wonderful news!Jenny Quldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556485665286961132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-16475447283016063012010-03-23T20:42:11.744-04:002010-03-23T20:42:11.744-04:00Your own pillow will definitely be welcome! Lip ba...Your own pillow will definitely be welcome! Lip balm a must--my lips were super chapped after my delivery. Bring snacks for Jeff: We forgot about them in our rush, and poor Seth was SO hungry at a time when the cafeteria was closed. And you also may not want Jeff to leave you to go hunt down food. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760068650896255598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-984693042837468932010-03-23T20:23:16.888-04:002010-03-23T20:23:16.888-04:00I don't know if you'll have time for this,...I don't know if you'll have time for this, but don't forget things like your ipod or favorite music/book. Stuff to make the hospital room seem not so much like a hospital room. I would want my own pillow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04531995972858787207noreply@blogger.com