https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:12:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068505 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:27:26 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1068505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I packed soo early with my first... like at 32 weeks! I didn't pack until 38 weeks with my 2nd. I was a lot more relaxed because I felt like I knew what to expect the 2nd time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068481 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:22:42 +0000 creativemomma15 1068481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I packed it after my water broke at 36 weeks. My goal this time is to be ready by then! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068472 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:21:47 +0000 skipra 1068472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I packed it after the first round of cervical ripening during my induction. So I guess that was 39 weeks. I was in denial that the induction was actually going to happen. I was planning on being at least a week late. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068440 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:12:52 +0000 prettylizy 1068440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>35ish weeks. I'm a planner. It wasn't 'completely' packed until my water broke though. We had last minute things to add. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068365 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:02:01 +0000 Smurfette 1068365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 36 weeks, I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068334 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:56:41 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1068334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>38 weeks. We were out of town for Christmas and I didn't want to get stuck at a random hospital without my bag. It stayed in the car until I delivered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068332 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:56:17 +0000 heartonastring 1068332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 35 or 36 weeks. A close friend had a baby at 37 weeks today (this was her second, she had her first at 38 weeks, so she knew this one would likely be early too), so it's definitely better to be prepared! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068329 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:54:03 +0000 MsLipGloss 1068329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't! I was induced before I packed! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068320 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:50:21 +0000 MrsF 1068320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH was obsessed with getting the bag packed early. I can't quite remember what week but it was done way ahead of time (he literally had a laminated list - what a nut). I ended up being admitted to the hospital at 35+5 and delivering at 36+0. I suppose he can say he told me so! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068305 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:42:13 +0000 HLK208 1068305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With #1, by 37 weeks. With #2, by 33 weeks (I had major BH contractions all the time and I thought I was going to go early but nope). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068295 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:37:26 +0000 lovehoneybee 1068295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a detailed checklist written out and stuff like clothes for him packed at 38 weeks but I didn't pack the rest until I was in early labor. I put the last few things in there a few minutes before we went to the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068292 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:37:06 +0000 Navy_Mommy 1068292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha, while I was in labor after my water broke. I'll probably do the same this time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068286 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:34:38 +0000 Rubies 1068286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: Twinsies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068275 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:32:13 +0000 Foodnerd81 1068275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around 37 weeks I think. I used like, 4 percent of what I packed. And I labored at home for like 20 hours- I probably had time to pack then. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068218 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:15:39 +0000 Andrea 1068218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I was all ready to go around 37 weeks for #1, but I didn't really pack ahead of time for #2. I knew that I really didn't need all that much and could do it quickly. I packed my older LO's bag way ahead of time, though. She would've stayed with my in-laws or friends if I went early so I wanted her things to be in order. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068216 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:14:26 +0000 deerylou 1068216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I packed at 36 weeks, but kept adding and removing items over the next...six weeks. I was induced at 41+6, and packed about sixteen pounds more than I needed. I'll be smarter about this with #2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068215 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:14:09 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1068215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: you must be reading my mind. I was just thinking about this this morning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068211 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:13:06 +0000 Beehive 1068211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um, DH packed it while I was in labor (at 39 weeks). Oops. To be fair, he kept asking me to pack it in the weeks before... procrastination for the win! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068207 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:11:18 +0000 chopsuey 1068207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: I'm sure your #2 will come FAST once you go into labor!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068206 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:11:04 +0000 chopsuey 1068206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was packed at 36 weeks because my OB said I was effaced and dilated! Totally thought I was gonna deliver early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-pack-your-hospital-bag-5#post-1068182 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:01:27 +0000 Rubies 1068182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With #1, I packed it and had it in my car by 38 weeks. With #2, I'm thinking I'm going to pack it tomorrow (36 weeks) because I seriously think this kid is going to be early. </p>