What I really used in hospital!

I packed my bag at 36+5 and went into labour at 36+6 spooky really did I have a sixth sense who knows! I thought it would be nice to do a follow up post on what I actually used and if there was anything I needed extra.

My bag: (the things I used)

• Maternity pads I definitely used and the Tesco ones I would highly recommend they had a sticky back and stayed put, the hospital ones were awful.
• The lansinoh nipple cream I used a couple of times.
• The food I was allowed to nibble on the Colin caterpillars but once I had the epidural wasn't allowed to eat anything, I did however eat the hobnobs after with a cup of tea. The lucozade also helped after having baby.
• Arnica is a must and I really think it helped my healing.
• Lavender oil I used on a wet mitt in early labour and found it very helpful to relax with.
• Makeup I did actually use the next day when I had visitors just to freshen up.
• Nursing bra was brilliant and the big comfy knickers I'm still wearing now as normal knickers rub on my scar.
• I only used one set of pyjamas but they came in handy.
• I used the toothpaste and face wipes.

What I didn't need:

• Breast pads it didn't use as my milk didn't come in until I got home.
• Didn't use the nursing top as was in pyjamas most of the time.
• I didn't use the socks but my mum did!

Baby's bag: what we used

• The nappies are a must we went through loads (still going through loads)
• Cotton wool (they make you use in hospital, not the easiest on the first poos) we also used wipes.
• Swaddle blanket we used as just a blanket to keep him warm.
• Dummies I used from day one even though I am breastfeeding, I did get told off from the midwife but it's my choice and it's not confused him.
• Vests and sleep suits we took in tiny baby were actually too big, I'm glad I only brought a few from Asda as they all needed to be rolled up.
• Hat we used a hat the whole time in hospital but all the hats we took didn't fit on his tiny head

What we didn't use:

• Muslins fortunately Seve isn't a sicky baby so I didn't use the Muslins but I would say pack some as you never know.
• Milk I didn't need to use the pre made bottles but I'm glad I took them.

What we needed more of: 

• Baby grows I think I only packed 3 and we had a wee and poo accident and then needed more! Grant did go out and get some blue ones as we only had white.

I wasn't planning on staying in longer than a night but obviously once I had the c section I didn't have a choice, I think I packed well and I hope this helps other first time mummies as it was one stress I had when thinking of going into hospital. Also I received a bounty pack which had some pampers nappies and wipes, Asda nappies, teeny sudocream  which all came in handy. 

40 weeks due date

My Due Date.

So to not break tradition in our house hold of being late our little person decided to come into the world exactly on time. 

Myself and Grant welcomed into the world a baby boy (yes I said boy was so convinced it was a girl!) on Saturday 12th July 2014 5.30pm weighing 6lb 8.5oz. He was delivered by emergency c section and we have named him Seve Vincent Nalder. 

Our perfect little dude.

I will update my birth story in a couple of weeks, even though it wasn't the natural labour I was hoping for it was still perfect. It's amazing after the long journey to get to this point now we have Seve both of us are totally smitten with him and I honestly couldn't imagine life without him in it. Xx

Hospital bags

I'm 39+5 weeks pregnant and I've finally packed my hospital bags! I know I'm crazy but I think part of me had come to the realisation that once I'm packed there will be a baby coming home too. The midwife kept saying "you are having a baby soon". So they are now done.

Being a first time mum I scoured the internet and then asked lots of friend for advice and finally packed what I thought necessary. I mean packing for a holiday has always been a doddle packing for hospital with a small person in tow considerably harder.

Things in my case

1. Maternity pads (tesco), Lansinoh breast pads x 2 pairs, Lansinoh nipple cream
2. Food which includes Collin caterpillars (m&s), energy gel, lucozade, robinsons fruit boost & Hobnobs for a cup of tea after. Also in that area is Arnica, lavender oil and balm.
3. Makeup this includes concealer, lip balm, mascara, bronzer & urban decay naked palette (I probably won't get time to use any of them but it makes me feel better)
4. Nursing bra and big comfy knickers both from m&s
5. Two pairs of pyjamas (1 m&s 1 primark) & some warm socks from primary
6. Post pregnancy vest top with nursing straps (mothercare)
7. Toiletries which include face wipes, teeth wash, hand sanitiser, shampoo/conditioner (other toiletries will be packed when leaving)

I have also packed a towel which can be thrown and Havanas for walking around hospital.

Baby's case

1.  Pack of newborn size one pampers nappies 24
2. Muslins 
3. Cotton wool and travel size wipes
4. HIPP starter bottles x 6 (I am going to try breastfeeding but you never know)
5. Cellular blanket & swaddle blanket
6. Sterilised dummies
7. Coming home outfit
8. Vests, sleep suits in various sizes

Baby has more than me! I found the clothing part quite daunting as I wasn't 100% what size to buy so have gone for some tiny baby upto 7.5lbs and some newborn. We also brought a cardigan today as the weather in the uk has turned chilly but it wasn't in the picture. 

I will put an updated link to a post of what I actually needed once in labour. Can't believe my due date is this sat. Come on munchkin mummy wants to meet you xxx

My update link What I really used