https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 10:21:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital/page/2#post-1366488 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:14:18 +0000 Amelieisme 1366488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just looked at some photos. I definitely brought my own pillow and a big blanket for me! I am quite the princess, apparently :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital/page/2#post-1366479 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:12:39 +0000 Amelieisme 1366479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I might have brought my pillow. Truly, cannot remember, but now that you mention, I will definitely do it this time. Not sure if anyone has mentioned above, but I brought my own towels. The ones they have are soo small and thin! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital/page/2#post-1366441 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:01:46 +0000 marionberry 1366441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I brought mine for me. It was great given that I was there for a C-section. But next time I would bring at least another one for me and certainly one for DH. Hospital pillows are the worst. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital/page/2#post-1366263 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:03:05 +0000 LuLu Mom 1366263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but I didn't use it for labor just afterwards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital/page/2#post-1366250 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:57:54 +0000 littlebug 1366250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, just one. And all the nurses commented on a what a great idea it was! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital/page/2#post-1366186 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:44:50 +0000 mrsjyw 1366186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! A pillow for me, a pillow for dh, and my boppy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital/page/2#post-1366185 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:44:45 +0000 looch 1366185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a bed pillow, but a big body pillow thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital/page/2#post-1366181 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:43:39 +0000 Charm54 1366181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought my snoogle and it was the bomb! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital/page/2#post-1366151 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:32:29 +0000 Blueberry 1366151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did! I brought the pillow I sleep on and it made a world of difference for me. I was in the hospital for a week after a c-section so it was so nice to have something from home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1366135 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:28:09 +0000 Alivoo01 1366135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. The hospital said I could have as many pillows as I wanted, but if I wanted to bring my own as a comfort item, I could. Fortunately, the hospital pillows weren't bad at all! I had like 5 during labor for support, but just one in the postpartum room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1366036 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:54:24 +0000 Bao 1366036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: yes I just wanted my own pillow for comfort. Tell your DH good luck with those pull out beds ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365980 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:09:04 +0000 bushelandapeck 1365980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, we both wanted our own pillows and I am so glad we brought them! The hospital ones are not comfy. We also brought our own snacks, drinks, and toiletries and I was glad we did that too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365978 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:06:59 +0000 erwoo 1365978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The hospital I delivered both of my boys at gave me pillows when I needed more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365968 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:53:16 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1365968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I think we brought two extra (one for me and one for DH). </p> <p>It really helped because often when trying to nurse in a hospital bed (yuck) I needed the extra pillows either behind my back or under my arms. </p> <p>@stine_ciro: I agree, bringing a colorful pillowcase is really helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365945 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:25:22 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1365945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought my own - but I am super picky about pillows and usually take mine when I travel. I was really glad since I ended up in the hospital for 5 nights!</p> <p>I made sure and put a brightly colored pillow case on it so it was obvious it was ours and it wouldn't get mixed up with the hospital linens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365943 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:23:06 +0000 Dandelion 1365943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but I wish I had. I didn't expect to transfer, and after all the trauma, it would have been nice to have my own pillow so that I could sleep well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365938 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:15:29 +0000 Grace 1365938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. The hospital ones were flat plastic weird things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365935 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:10:47 +0000 Ash 1365935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! But I don't like my pillow at home anyways. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365934 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:10:27 +0000 cheert16 1365934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at first- but since my induction took so long and DH had Togo home and take care of the dog and got me a couple pillows! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365931 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:08:21 +0000 GrapeCrush 1365931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We wish we would have. The hospital was having a baby boom of sorts. Luckily they had one more pillow for DH </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365903 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:01:35 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 1365903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I am so glad I did too because hospital pillows are sooo not comfy. We brought both of our pillows do he would have something comfy to sleep on as well. I actually ended up using both while in labor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365900 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:47:12 +0000 artsyfartsy 1365900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not, but we decided to leave DH's stuff at home and he can go home each day and shower and change (we live about 10 minutes from the hospital) and I figured if I wanted my pillows after I got there I can have him grab them. </p> <p>I am bringing his swimming trunks though! Hopefully I'll be able to use the shower during labor for pain relief and I want him with me. And maybe to help me with that first shower post partum. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365846 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:59:14 +0000 MrsB2012 1365846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought my usual pillow. I'm a really bad sleeper and knew I'd have problems in a hospital bed. I loved having my pillow. I wish I could have brought my own bed ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365804 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:42:27 +0000 lemondrop 1365804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but I wish I had. I will this time, but will probably leave it in the car until after delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365773 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:00:32 +0000 wheres_c 1365773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did! I left them in the car until after my delivery, but since I was in recovery for 5 days I got them the next day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365769 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:56:13 +0000 wonderstruck 1365769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I meant to (our hospital also said that on the tour), but forgot about it the day of (despite writing it on my list!) It wasn't really a big deal, theirs weren't as nice as mine at home but it wasn't awful. I'd say it's a nice plus if you remember it though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365767 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:55:47 +0000 blackbird 1365767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes!! So critical. The hospital pillows are way fat and smell strongly of the bleach they wash the sheets in. I just wanted my usual pillow to sleep on </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365710 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:24:16 +0000 singingbee 1365710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at first and then I made DH go back and get one. He was stopping by the house to check on our dog anyway. We had to stay a couple of nights due to csection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365698 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:18:36 +0000 Boheme 1365698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes.... And I forgot them at the hospital in the delivery room! Oops! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-bring-extra-pillows-to-the-hospital#post-1365694 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:16:28 +0000 Arden 1365694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had like twelve in the car (it was a 45 minute drive in hard labor) but I didn't bring them in. </p>