I have yet to even put my hospital bag together or buy anything for it..please tell me I am not the only one...? Lol but good things is Bri has his bag ready..has been ready for over a month in a half.

Nope you're not alone. I've been talking about it but havent done anything. Hopefully I still have awhile so I havent been *to* worried about it.

I didn't pack my bag until I went to the hospital. lol! I did go the week before and bought some stuff to go in it like shampoo and soap. I had Ava's bag packed when I was 6 months pregnant. lol!

Nope I'm not packed either. Of course part of the problem...I can't seem to remember what I should bring because I don't even think I used much out of my bag in the hospital...

:teehee well I MIGHT be induced on Tuesday and I still havent packed a thing!!!! LOL I will probably do it Monday

Really good hospital bag checklist

http://boards.babycenter.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?sr=y&msg=10561.3&nav=messages&webtag=bcus1176

HINGS TO TAKE AS YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE

____KEYS
Running out of the house and locking yourself out is not a good idea.
____PLASTIC BAG
If you feel nauseous when you leave the house a plastic bag could come in handy in the car.
____TOWELS FOR CAR
If your water breaks the towels will protect the upholstery in your car.

LIST OF THINGS TO BRING TO LABOR AND DELIVERY

____COPIES OF PRE-REGISTRATION PAPER WORK
____BIRTH PLAN
____BATH ROBE
____SLIPPERS
____SOCKS
____PILLOW
Having your own pillow can be very comforting.
____HAIR BANDS, SCRUNCHIES OR BOBBIE PINS
If you have long hair you will want something to hold it away from your face.
____LIP MOISTURIZER OR CHAPSTICK
____SNACKS
____CHANGE FOR VENDING MACHINES AND PHONE CALLS

RELAXATION MATERIAL
____Books
____Games
____CD’s
____Soothing Sounds machine for L&D

CAMERAS
____Still camera and film for taking snap shots.
____Video camera and blank tapes to capture those very important moments
____Bring extra batteries for your cameras.
____Battery charger for video camera

LIST OF THINGS FOR POSTPARTUM CARE

CLOTHING AND NECESSITIES

____TWO NURSING GOWNS
____NURSING BRAS
____NURSING PADS
____PANTIES
____SANITARY PADS
.____NURSING PILLOW

TOILETRIES

The hospital may provide you with some of these items but you will be charged for them.

____TOOTH BRUSH
____TOOTH PASTE
____MOUTHWASH
____SHOWER PUFF
____SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER
____SOAP OR SHOWER GEL
____DEODORANT
____BODY LOTION
____LANOLIN NIPPLE CREAM
____EMERY BOARD
During labor many a nail has been broken. You also may want to file your baby’s fingernails


OTHER THINGS TO BRING TO THE HOSPITAL

____MEDICATIONS
____ADDRESS BOOK WITH PHONE NUMBERS
There will be many people you will want to call after the baby is born. Be sure you have the number of your lactation consultant, pediatrician and if you are going to use a baby nurse be sure to have her number with you
____PHONE CARD
You might want to make some long distance calls and charge them to your phone card.
____INSURANCE CARD
Notify your insurance company within twenty-four hours after your baby is born.
____GLASSES
Regular glasses and if you need them reading glasses.
____CONTACT LENSES AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTION
If you wear disposable lenses bring extra pairs.
____BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT AND STAMPS
____BREASTFEEDING BOOK
____BABY BOOK
____GIFT FOR NURSES
They always like a good box of candy. Having worked on two hospital maternity units I suggest buying a one pound box for each shift. If you give one box of candy the shift you give it to will keep it for themselves. I know that’s pretty tacky but they do.

THINGS FOR DAD

More and more frequently husbands are staying with their wives after the baby is born. To make his stay more comfortable dad should pack a little bag for himself.

LIST FOR DAD

CHANGE OF CLOTHES
____Underwear
____Socks
____Sweater or long sleeve shirt
____Pajamas
____Robe
____Extra blanket
____Slippers
____Shaver
____Tooth Brush
____Tooth Paste
____After Shave
____Deodorant
____Snacks
____Wallet
____Change
____Pillow Case for dirty clothes


GOING HOME OUTFIT FOR MOM

Plan on wearing loose, comfortable clothing for the ride home. Bring something that is easy to get into. Maternity clothes may be the most comfortable.
____Pants
____Top
____Socks or Stockings
____Flat Shoes
____Sweater or Coat


WHAT TO BRING FOR THE BABY

GOING HOME OUTFIT
The hospital will supply the diapers
____Gown, Romper or special going home outfit
____Receiving Blanket
____Booties
____Hat
____Outer Blanket
____Pacifier
____MITTENS
____CAR SEAT
Have the car seat properly installed in the car before you go to the hospital. Read all instructions carefully. You might want to take the car to your local police station. They will show you how to properly install a car seat. Leave the car seat in the car when you get to the hospital. When you leave the hospital you will be required to sit in a wheelchair and the baby will be placed in your arms. If the car seat is already in the car it saves time. Just place the baby in the car seat and you are on your way.
____HEAD AND BODY SUPPORT FOR CAR SEAT
____EXTRA RECEIVING BLANKETS
Place rolled up extra receiving blankets on each side of the baby in the car seat for support.

Ha...don't feel bad....not only do I not have my bag or her bag packed but I also haven't bought one single thing (besides clothes) yet! Since my girls are 7 years apart...I need EVERYTHING. I am waiting to go on maternity leave before I go shopping...lol. That is probably a bad idea...oops!

I am almost packed. The baby's bag has been packed for two weeks!

:thumbsup now I feel a bit better..I just am dreading trying to get all that stuff together and such! I should make DH do it! He hasn't really done anything as of yet....lazy old man!

Your not alone girl. I haven't packed anything yet. Landen still doesn't have a crib yet either.

32 weeks is still early for a bag, you're fine :teehee

I started putting it together today :)

I haven't packed mine yet. I don't pack mine til I go into labor. I like to spend the least amount of time as possible in the hospital so packing my bag when I go into labor helps give me something to do and keep my mind off going. I do make a list of the things I'm going to take though. This time I'm going to look as if I'm moving in. :lol I'm going to end up having 3-4 bags between me, John, Breanna, Johnny, and Zachary.

I packed at 38 weeks but only because DH wouldn't stop asking if I had done it yet. We bought the first pack of diapers and lil shampoo, shower gel etc when I was 39weeks. Luckily we did because I had an appointment later that day and they decided to induce me that same day. :teehee Since we had just bought everything we actually had the bacg in the car