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.