https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:37:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296698 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:06:22 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2296698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I'm in the minority here but I had my bag packed and in my car starting at 36 weeks. There were a few toiletries and things that I left for last minute but I am a planner and having everything ready to go was comforting to me. I didn't use everything I packed but I was at ease knowing I was prepared. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296580 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:39:59 +0000 LindsayLou 2296580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like others have said, I didn't even completely pack in advance, much less keep my bag with me. I was still using toiletries and had very limited maternity clothes that still fit, so I was about half packed but knew what I still needed to grab. We live about 20 minutes from the hospital, I expected to go late (baby was born at 40 +3), and expected to have time to pack in early labor. My labor ended up progressing quickly (first baby, 7 hours start to finish), but telling my husband what I still needed wasn't a big deal and I honestly didn't need or use a single thing in that bag until well after baby was born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296512 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:32:03 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2296512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not going to. I live 10 minutes from the hospital and figure I'll have plenty of time to finish packing it in early labor. If for some reason I'm sent straight to the hospital from an OB appointment then I can send my DH or mom home with a list. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296504 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:22:21 +0000 Charm54 2296504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm almost 39 weeks , and just went out of town 3 hours away. So Dh and I packed everything just in case. Luckily baby stayed put and we are home, but we will just leave everything in the car since hopefully we will be using it sooner rather than later :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296452 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 15:51:38 +0000 QBbride 2296452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did. I pretty much didn't pack a bag until I was in labour both times but what I had packed stayed at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296433 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 15:24:16 +0000 Ginabean3 2296433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did! But we live within 20 min of the hospital. Plus I didn't really need anything from my bag until afterwards....well except for my phone charger! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296211 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 09:47:07 +0000 MrsH 2296211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296198 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 09:28:14 +0000 birdofafeather 2296198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I packed a bag at 37 weeks because we were visiting family and going on a babymoon 2 hours away from home. After we got home, the bag stayed at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296189 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 09:06:24 +0000 Mamasig 2296189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, the answer was never. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296114 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 22:45:29 +0000 sometimesshesings 2296114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I packed during early labor. The hospital was about 20 minutes away. My labor ended up being 45 hours long, and I hardly used anything I packed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296105 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 22:18:01 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2296105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did this. And we live in a big city with major traffic and a 30+ minute drive to the hospital (with no traffic). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296092 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:45:04 +0000 mrsrain 2296092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: our hospital was an hour away. I think we put a bag in the car around 35 weeks but ended up needing stuff that was in it. Then at 37 weeks we faced possible pre-e and induction, so we re-packed and put them in the car again. A week later when I went into labor we had plenty of time to get the bags out, check contents, load the car, and go. We actually checked into a hotel where I labored for a long time until I was ready to go in. Do what makes you comfortable (maybe take a bag if you're going to be far from home), but as a first time mom you'll most likely have plenty of time. 😊 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296090 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:36:43 +0000 MrsRcCar 2296090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never really packed a bag either time. 😅 I went early with both my kiddos. We just threw a bag together before we headed to the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2296013 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:43:20 +0000 Ms. RV 2296013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never put my bag in the car, and didn't even pack it until 38 weeks. I only used a headband from it during labor so if I didn't have it, I wasn't bothered. I was about 18 miles/45-90 minutes from the hospital, depending on traffic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295993 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:31:49 +0000 YouGotMe 2295993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a bag sitting in my living room starting around 36 weeks but it was pretty empty. I packed while in labour. I really don't know what I originally planned to do but this worked out </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295992 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:27:36 +0000 LindsayInNY 2295992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked closer to my hospital than home. I kept my bag at home and that's where I ended up going into labor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295980 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:55:37 +0000 wheres_c 2295980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hospital was an hour away and I never kept it in the car either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295969 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:38:25 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2295969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never put the bag in my car! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295918 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 15:01:50 +0000 cascademom 2295918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both times I packed while in labor. I packed ahead of time, but wasn't completed until I was in labor. I didn't matter because my DH came home the night of LO #2's birth because the boat bed sucks at the hospital and our house was messy. If I needed anything else, he grabbed it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295894 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 14:24:59 +0000 MrsF 2295894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my first LO I started developing signs of pre-e at 35 weeks and was put on home bedrest. From then on I would take a bag with me to every appointment because I knew there was a chance I might be admitted. I ended up being induced at 36 weeks. </p> <p>With LO2 I had some similar symptoms so I started carrying a bag at maybe 34 weeks. To be fair I work at the hospital where I delivered and it's about an hour away from my home, so I really didn't want to get stuck there without a bag. I ended up being induced at 39 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295859 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 13:56:36 +0000 Mae 2295859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never? Lol Didn't even occur to me to take mine to my well-check at 41 weeks and then they kept me for induction. Husband ran home to get it, NBD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295851 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 13:42:55 +0000 coopsmama 2295851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't ever worry about it because I was having a home birth with my first and then was induced with my second. </p> <p>But since you're far away from the hospital, I'd just do it whenever it's ready and packed. It never hurts to be prepared! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295823 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 12:51:33 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2295823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With K, we didn't put it in the car, just kept it by the door. This time, I had a weird feeling last night, so J loaded up the car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295803 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 12:20:24 +0000 sera_87 2295803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: yes, exactly! I use that stuff, man! </p> <p>Heck,I didn't even install the car seat base until I had contractions the night before I went into labour (with both). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295791 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:53:17 +0000 MamaBehr 2295791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my second, I didn't even pack it! My husband will never let me live it down. But, I have csections and don't actually need anything for hours afterwards, so I sent my husband home for stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295781 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:16:01 +0000 lovehoneybee 2295781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sera_87: Me neither. Well, I had an open bag half-packed sitting in the living room for about a week. But things like chargers and toiletries were still being used anyway, and I refused to buy doubles of everything :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295780 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:15:15 +0000 Boogs 2295780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did. And my first pregnancy I was out and about when labor started (my water broke in a huge gush). I had plenty of time to not only go home, but I showered and changed, too. I think as long as you're not too far from home you'll be fine not taking it with you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295767 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 10:59:28 +0000 ladybee 2295767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did this but we are 20 minutes from the hospital and 5 from my job so going home would not have been an issue. </p> <p>If I were you, I'd pack a small bag to keep in with me of things I would want asap. For me, I wanted a certain CD my MIL gifted me, I kept that in my car. If there isn't anything like that, I wouldn't worry about it. As for being in the city and closer, do you have family you could leave a small bag with in the city? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295764 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 10:57:58 +0000 sera_87 2295764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't even pack it until I was ready to go to the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-start-taking-my-hospital-bag-everywhere-i-go#post-2295760 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 10:53:10 +0000 sapphire 2295760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never did this although we lived close to the hospital. There wasn't much in there that was essential. A family member could have gotten it for me if needed. </p>