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We stopped at an Arby's for DH to get something to eat since he left work at the end of the day and we left for the hospital right away. He couldn't decide what he wanted so we sat there for ever, I just about killed him. I think I had a mozzarella stick, but didn't feel like eating at all.

No. I'd been planning on making pancakes, and I don't know why I didn't. I had Chinese takeout a few hours before, which was a huge mistake.

I had some plain pasta with butter and parm cheese a couple hours before we left for the hospital.

I went to the hospital right after dinner, but all i had was miyuk guk. I totally regret not eating lots beforehand, because i was in active labour for 20 hours!

For DD I didn't eat a whole lot and was starving. For DS I had just eaten a huge anniversary meal (Italian) so I was stuffed!

I had every intention of eating before going to the hospital after reading some tips from HBers. I went into labor at 2:30am and was way too anxious/excited to eat. I did have 2-3 crackers while in the car.

My water broke at 3am and we still stopped. DH insisted he was starving! I ate some fruit, walnuts, & yogurt. My midwife also allowed fluids during labor so I was allowed to have broth, juice, etc.

Not right before going but I did eat plenty while laboring at home since I'd heard people say how hungry they got at the hospital. I think probably if you're going to puke, it's probably going to happen whether you've eaten super recently or not!

I had 1/2 a digiorno pizza before I went into labor, my water broke while I ate! We left for the hospital about 1.5 hours later.

Yes! I loaded up on protein. Peanut butter sandwich, cheese, and hard boiled eggs.

No and it was a huge mistake. I wound up not being allowed to eat again for 48 long hours, 12 of which were after I had already delivered because I had some complications that might have warranted surgery so I still wasn't allowed to eat or drink

I honestly can't remember? Based on the timing when I went in, I'm pretty sure we probably had dinner as usual. I wasn't too concerned about fueling up though because I was told I could eat while I was laboring unless I planned for an epi or whatever and the maternity ward had a nicely stocked kitchen.

I was induced at 5:30 am and wasn't hungry when I woke up to get ready to head in. However, I still made egg, bacon and cheese sandwiches for us. I ended up being in labor for 24 hours and was surprised that I wasn't really hungry that whole time. I'm guessing my body was busy with other stuff!