https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 21:09:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1268242 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:04:46 +0000 singingbee 1268242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: I agree with @T.H.O.U.: on no home underwear. You will be bleeding and covered in sticky stuff that they use to cover your incision. Just use the hospital stretchy ones. I had a csection--granted a single one--but we only stayed two nights. I had no complications. Also I would suggest making sure you had a cute outfit for the babies. Our hospital has people come by and take professional pics of the babies. Had I known I would have brought cuter outfits to choose from. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1268181 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 18:53:27 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1268181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: I honestly wouldn't even worry about your own underware. Maybe 1-2 pairs.</p> <p>Definitely snacks and drinks. For you too so you don't have to wait for meal time for foods to be delivered.</p> <p>The hospital provided lanolin upon request bring your own but if they will give it to you for free take it. </p> <p>Also I would bring some makeup. It was nice to just put on some mascara and lipstick for pictures. </p> <p>We brought an iPod player for some white noise at night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1268150 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 18:25:28 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 1268150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So here is my Hospital bag list. Is there anything that I'm missing or should just leave at home? FYI: I'm having a C-Section so I'll be in the hospital a little longer. Not sure if having twins extends that even more but I'm sure it will be roughly 4 days.<br /> Hospital Bag:<br /> Mom:<br /> Clothes:<br /> Comfy Black sweat pants<br /> Gray Florida Hoodie<br /> Maternity Yoga pants<br /> Maternity Shirt<br /> Night gown<br /> Robe<br /> 1 Nursing bra<br /> 1 Nursing sports bras<br /> 1 Nursing tank<br /> 4 Pairs of underwear<br /> Warm fuzzy socks<br /> Ted Hose<br /> Slippers<br /> Toiletries:<br /> Nursing pads<br /> Tooth Brush<br /> Tooth paste<br /> Chap Stick<br /> Shampoo/conditioner/body wash<br /> Brush<br /> Towel<br /> Deodorant<br /> Hair ties<br /> Nipple cream<br /> Lotion</p> <p>Babies:<br /> 2 car seats (Duh)<br /> 2 receiving blankets<br /> 2 heavy blankets<br /> 2 hats<br /> 2 gloves<br /> 2 warm going home outfits<br /> 2 booties (Winters here SUCK)<br /> 2 binks (?)<br /> Diaper bag</p> <p>Misc &amp; Entertainment:<br /> Tablet &amp; charger<br /> Phone &amp; charger<br /> Camera &amp; charger<br /> Nursing Pillow<br /> Bed Pillows?(We get a queen size hospital bed so DH can stay)<br /> Baby books/Journal<br /> Pen<br /> Snacks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267933 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:29:57 +0000 meganmp 1267933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I changed into my own clothes at the hospital, used my own toiletries and I put the kiddos in their own clothes to go home, but we used hospital stuff for everything else- onesies, blankets, pillows, etc. Using the hospital pillows for tandem nursing was no problem (well, pillow-wise. Nursing two at once is hard). In terms of PP stuff, our hospital had EVERYTHING I could possibly want (and stuff I didn't). Check ahead of time what they provide, then you're not schlepping extra stuff to and from the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267904 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:08:38 +0000 LindsayInNY 1267904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're so organized!! Love the list! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267876 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:46:07 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1267876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: I changed but bled through my pants. All I saw was laundry that we would need to do. Back into my hospital gown I went!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267873 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:43:22 +0000 Arden 1267873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: Yes on your own towel! Such a good idea. The hospital ones were horrid! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267872 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:41:57 +0000 Arden 1267872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: Ha I was the exact opposite. I changed into some cute pajama bottoms and a nice robe as soon as I could, it made me feel human again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267869 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:40:13 +0000 Arden 1267869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if you are having a vaginal birth or a c-section, but for me the best thing in my postpartum bag was... Depends. I know, gross, but these worked so much better than the hospital pads and weird underwear, and they were way more comfortable. They were great for the first week or so of really heavy bleeding, clots, and incontinence. After that I switched to normal maxi pads with granny panties. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267859 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:29:53 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1267859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: I wrote a post about my hospital bag!</p> <p>The only thing I likely won't take with me the second time around is changes of clothes for myself. I was more comfortable in the hospital gown! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267848 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:19:05 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1267848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: I would just pack coming home outfits and maybe a special hat for baby. The only other thing the hospital didn't have was mittens. Usually baby is swaddled but while nursing and stuff you may need them. </p> <p>I also agree with bringing extra pillows and nursing pillow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267828 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:06:10 +0000 matador84 1267828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: I packed way too much. All I really need this time around are toiletries, a couple changes of clothes (yoga pants, nightgown-I got both from target), ill bring my own towel because the hospital ones were awful. I'll bring a going home outfit for baby. Other than that, we used nursery blankets and onesies--they were side snap so it made changes a breeze. I brought the boppy also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1267794 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 11:07:11 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 1267794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to bump this. I'm looking to start getting my hospital bag ready. What items did you pack for your bag? How many outfits did you pack for the babies at the hospital or did you just use hospital clothes till it was time for baby to come home? What PP items did bring for the hospital &amp; what did you have on hand at home? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221974 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:31:59 +0000 Kimberlybee 1221974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: Yes, that's a perfect plan! Right now for us, 6 months later and daddy is still all about baby. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221964 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:18:13 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 1221964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kimberlybee: it took me 4 years to get DH to help me finish the basement. I'm going to use the babies to my advantage &amp; get some stuff done before they come ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221957 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:10:43 +0000 Kimberlybee 1221957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: That is a serious list. I don't think I really made one for the house just baby things and a hospital checklist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221943 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:41:38 +0000 lamariniere 1221943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBehr: I'm not sure yet what the baby is going to give DS. She's due just a few days before Christmas and DS's birthday is just a few days after Christmas, so there are already going to be a lot of gifts! But probably a small, quiet toy that he can play with right away at the hospital that doesn't have too many parts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221879 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 09:49:19 +0000 FarmWifeGina 1221879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: Ha, oh yes, I certainly hope I would be a little more anal if I was having two! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221863 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 09:33:41 +0000 sweetooth 1221863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To add, phones fully charged. Chargers packed.</p> <p>ETA, consider bringing breastfeeding pillows, if BF. The pillows in the hospital were hard to work with. And I'm sure with twins, more help is good. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221858 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 09:32:33 +0000 sweetooth 1221858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: first, so excited for you! Second, my baby decided to arrive early, was due 11-28 and these are the things I wish I had done:<br /> - wash newborn clothes<br /> - pack my hospital bag<br /> - get changing zone ready<br /> - have plenty of newborn diapers ready<br /> - if vaginal birth, have a bum donut purchased for all of the sitting you're about to do and the tender parts you need to care for too. </p> <p>No matter what, it will all work out. </p> <p>I had my baby Tuesday. Left hospital Thursday. Still in an apartment while my home renovation wraps, stressful to not be at home, but can't be around paint, etc. so think about the painting for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221854 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 09:29:25 +0000 Bao 1221854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My list:<br /> Paint baby's room<br /> Buy crib/dresser<br /> Buy double stroller/monitor camera<br /> Sort clothes<br /> Make a few freezer meals </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221840 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 09:08:32 +0000 MamaBehr 1221840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: not to thread hijack, but what is the baby buying your other LO? That's a great idea! </p> <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: Just make sure to try not to get TOO overwhelmed :) Enjoy the last few weeks of pregnancy (as much as you can, groan hahaha) All the babies really need when they get home is you and some place warm to be. DS came WAY before he was suppose to and almost nothing was ready, but we made it through anyways. Maybe just make sure stuff is put together, like the swings, cribs, etc, because that might be hard to do once they get here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221813 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:32:58 +0000 Lindsay05 1221813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the bassinet ready, all the clothes ready and packed the hospital bag. I tried to keep the house tidy and fridge stocked. I think the biggest thing I learned from LO #1 was to have recovery items ready such as pain killers, stool softeners, ice packs etc. I worried so much about having the baby stuff ready I didn't even think about what I needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221804 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:24:20 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 1221804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: I love your list! Extra date nights with DH are important &amp; I will be adding that to my list. Oh &amp; the PP stuff I haven't even thought about. </p> <p>@FarmWifeGina: I would probably be more chill if these two weren't our first two. Thankfully I've got a lot of hand me downs &amp; have already washed them &amp; our CD.</p> <p>I love reading your lists! This gives me so much more to think about &amp; to try &amp; remember but that's good! I never would have thought about having PP pads on hand. DH can't drive so its important I be prepared. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221769 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 05:30:37 +0000 FarmWifeGina 1221769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 39+4 and I still need to sort and wash baby clothes. And diapers. And do some rearranging to be able to fit the pack'n'play next to the bed. And get all the birth stuff together in one convenient place (we're having a home birth). Either I'm not very organized, or this is my 3rd baby and I'm much less worried about being completely ready, lol. Or both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221765 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 05:22:51 +0000 lamariniere 1221765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm at 35+ weeks now and definitely feel like I need to get organized. </p> <p>To do:<br /> Hair cut for me - scheduled for week 38<br /> Make at least 3 big freezer meals<br /> Stock pantry and freezer<br /> Order diapers<br /> Have a few more date nights with DH (two are planned so far)<br /> Do something special with DS<br /> Buy DS a gift "from the baby"<br /> Convert the stroller to the baby instead of toddler mode. But I think we'll just do that when we bring the baby home<br /> Buy PP stuff like pads and nursing supplies</p> <p>Done:<br /> Most baby gear is purchased and ready<br /> Clothes are washed and put away </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221724 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:00:57 +0000 googly-eyes 1221724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to say you're very organized! Good for you, with 2 on the way! I think in terms of baby stuff next time around I'll just make sure there's a place for lo to sleep, nb/0-3m clothes washed, the major gear purchased, and carseat installed. So I guess if you had to narrow it down that would be my recommendation. But I say the more you can do now the better. Things like painting the hallway will probably just keep getting pushed to the back-burner for awhile after your los are here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221697 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 00:11:31 +0000 singingbee 1221697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple of things that I did get done, that were very helpful, were washing the newborn/0-3/3month clothes, packing my hospital bag, and making sure we had some food in the house. I sorted the other sizes of clothes out, but haven't washed them yet. All I had todo the night before was double check my bags, which was nice because I was still freaking out at the fact that we were having our baby the next day. Having some food in the house meant that we didn't have to rush out to the store right away. DH did go get some stuff, but it wasn't anything imperative. My sisters came after the baby was born and helped me cross things off of my to-do list. DH watched the baby, I realize you will have two, and she and I could do some stuff and then rest and I would feed the baby. That worked out better for us. Good luck! Can't believe you will be having your babies soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221642 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:52:57 +0000 autumnlove 1221642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sorted LO's handmedowns, washed PnP sheets and watched a lot of Prison Break! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-to-do-lists-before-baby-comes#post-1221638 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:49:23 +0000 singingbee 1221638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had lists. Nothing was done completely. Life went on. My LO came 2 weeks early. I left our appt and had to go back to work because I was having her the next day--I didn't have sub plans ready--nothing. </p>