The Things That Never Get Done ….

I wrote this post before Twiglet made a surprise early arrival. That said I’d thought I’d share it with you anayway 😀

Lists, lists. Do you spend your life writing lists? Dr Husband claims I have two lists, column 1 and column 2. Things in column 1 happen immediately, whereas column 2 = will never happen. I confess packing my hospital bag has definitely fallen into column 2. The reality is if I pack the bag, then I actually have to have this baby. Aghhhh! Freak out.

Like all things in life I definitely think #lessismore when it comes to packing. Firstly the more you take with you the longer it takes to pack/unpack, and secondly there is nothing worse than having to rummage through your bags to find bits, particularly whilst in labour/waiting for a c section. So here are a few key bits that I’ll be taking with me to hospital, the grisly and the nice:

The Grisly Bits

For me

• Big old granny pants, this is not the time to worry about looking good.
• Maternity Pads, yuck.
• Seriously old T Shirt, to give birth in
• Nipple Cream, I’m trying a new version from Mother Care this time round which has 100% pure lanolin and is cheaper than the Lansinol alternative.
• Breast Pads, leaky boobs will be a reality.
• Breastfeeding bras
• Ear Plugs, I think a post-natal ward can only be described as hell on earth.

For Twiglet

• At least x 5 white baby grows and vests (borrow from a friend, they grow out of them in seconds)
• Hat & mittens, seriously does anyone actually use these after they get home from the hospital?
• Nappies
• Wipes

The Nice Bits

For me

• New! Breast Feeding PJ’s, post birth I want to do everything possible to feel nice, a tough challenge.
• Nursing sleep bras, I learnt from Daisy that it’s great to have a comfy bedtime bra that you can add pads to stop leakage.
• Leg and Foot Spray, I’ve been using this Bloom and Blossom version during pregnancy and I love the smell & how it relaxes me.
• A book, ok not for in labour but there’s a lot of lying around breast feeding post birth, and with Daisy I never get a chance to read anything.
• Toiletries, I’ll be including my new Pevonia sensitive skincare products which I’ve been using for the last few weeks. But more about them another time.
• Chocolate, clearly.

For Twiglet

• Baby Blanket, thankfully Mamas and Papas gave me this knitted grey one otherwise in a gender defiant moment, boy Twiglet would be arriving home in pink.
• Muslin’s. I am obsessed with super sized muslins and bought these from Mamas and Papas.
• Going home outfit, he’s number two so I’m afraid so far I haven’t bought anything special.
• A present for Daisy, from Twiglet. I need her on side from day 1!

Can I just say I did read my book, it was a real treat. And despite not wanting to take too much with me, I still took too much!

Shop The Edit

Navy & White Striped PJs* | Mothercare

Nursing Sleep Bras* | Mothercare

Disposable Breast Pads* | Mothercare

Lanolin Nipple Balm* | Mothercare

Leg and Foot Spray* | Bloom and Blossom

Style Forever | Alyson Walsch

Soothing Sensitive Skin cream*| Pevonia

Welcome to the World Rabbit Muslin | Mamas and Papas

Baby Blanket* | Mamas and Papas (out of stock, so similar)