For me:
- comfy PJ's: make sure the waistband is very loose (I wore maternity PJ's with a large waistband that didn't touch where the dressing was). The top is ideally button front. Peter Alexander do a great 'bump' range that I have lived in for the past 7 weeks!
- toilet bag with everything that makes you feel 'normal' e.g. soap, shampoo, etc;
- towel: trust me you will appreciate bringing your own when you see the hospital ones
- maternity pads: I found libra do the best ones;
- nana knickers: I didn't think I would need these and my poor husband had to do a run to Farmers (lyric full brief 5 pack). I got these 3 sizes bigger than my normal size;
- entertainment: I took my laptop with movies & TV shows ready to go. This was great especially at 3am when feeding (don't forget your charger for lappie & phone!);
- comfy clothes for daytime wear: I actually just wore PJ bottoms most of the time
- maternity bras: love the Heidi Klum Intimates 'Elodie' maternity range;
- Abdomend C Section Support Belt: this was great help in binding me back together
- Metamucil
- If you are going to birthcare, take a pillow to it on in the car
What to leave:
- makeup/ hair straighteners: I thought I would have time especially when visitors came. Reality: you barely have time for a shower;
- warm clothes: the ward & birthcare centre are all toasty warm so all jumpers, fluffy socks, etc stayed in my bag;
- magazines: I didn't have a free hand to continually turn a page neither the concentration level to read;
For Baby:
- clothes: take a couple of sizes. I liked that I could dress Miss P in her own clothes (not the hospital ones), hats, socks, etc;
- blanket/ swaddle cloth;
- capsule
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