What's in my hospital bag??

Today I'm packing my hospital bag. Baby boy will be here any day now so it's about time that I prepare for the hospital.

Let's be friends:

#pregnancy #hospitalbag #packing

[macymagdziarz]

NICU nurse here! No one’s gonna judge you for bringing a suitcase, they’ll just automatically know this is your first time! 🤣 all jokes aside, you do what makes you feel prepared and comfortable girl!! The hospital will also have pretty much everything you’ll need 💖

[nancydotson]

Great job filming Abby, I'm impressed!! I'm a retired nurse, worked many years in postpartum/ Most all new Moms pack a little extra, but it's what you want and what makes you comfortable. You are very thoughtful in choosing what to bring for all three of you!! I'm sending you good vibes for an uncomplicated, easy delivery! Can't wait to meet your Little Dude!! All of God's Blessings to all of you 💜

[julia]

I had my first baby 3 months ago. I packed my hospital bag & pretended I was going on a fun trip. The nurses told me that staying positive is the key to having a good labor & delivery. Having a good mindset WILL help you have a good outcome!💝

[jenkauffman]

A little trick I learned from when I had my kids (they are 19, 17 and 15) is when I needed cooling pads, for breasts or down there care. I was told to wet a diaper so it swells up and place it in the freezer. Works wonders as a cold pack. I have loved following your pregnancy journey. You "dudes" are the best qnd my favorite youtubers!!

[rosehenderson]

Being a first time mom is a lot but you’re going to do great! I’d HIGHLY recommend bringing a blanket and your own pillow! That was one of the best things I brought and made me feel more comfortable and at home which is all you really want after going through labor! Praying for you guys and baby💙

[nadiariggs]

Honestly for a first time mama, I think you did a phenomenal job!! You’re so precious, and as a mom of two I find these “pack with me” with pregnant FTMs to be the sweetest things!

[laasco]

I haven't watched the whole video yet, but in my experience I barely used anything I brought in my hospital bag! Our hospital was amazing and provided allll the diapers and wipes for our son, ice pack pads for me and really all the postpartum care things, and anything else that I might have potentially needed as a new mama!

So your mom is right - just anything you would need to go overnight somewhere! ❤

You got this, mama! You look absolutely beautiful!

[jjvaningan]

Girl! I feel this video in my soul from when my daughter was born. It’s going to depend on your hospital. A lot of the stuff that you’ve packed, my hospital gave me. Don’t feel bad for taking the things they give you. You’ll understand when you get your bill. The nipple shields you may not need. It all depends how lil dude latches. My daughter struggled to latch so I used shields with every feeding, my son on the other hand only needed to use it for the first few days or whenever my nipples were sore/raw. I have so much I could tell you that no one told me when I went in! I would also suggest Tuks pads and/or earth mama perineal spray. That stuff saved my life!

[samanthastrohm]

Your baby boy is gonna be so cute can’t wait for you guys to show him. “WHATS UP DUDES” never gets old

[sarahmiller]

I packed just like Abby for my first delivery, and used like, 2 things the whole time 🤣 it ended up being more to unpack after we got home than I wanted to, BUT, every single new mom wants to feel prepared. You learn as you go. Maternal instincts kicked in and Abby’s will too! You got it, girl! Xoxox

[aprilleiwig]

From a first time mom all of your after care stuff can stay at home!!!! The hospital provides everything and you can ask for extras! Trust me! I packed the same kit and didn't use any of it except socks. Have the after birth care already set up in your bathroom at home before you leave so you don't have to worry about it when you get home after having your little dude, It took way too much space. Bring everything home that the hospital gives you includong diapers!

[gracesimpson]

About to be 33 weeks with my baby boy! 💙

Praying for a healthy and safe delivery for us both! 💙💙

[__Jada__]

Prayers and blessings to your unborn child. You guys will be the best parents to him, with your undying curiosity of the world.

[emusic]

How exciting! A few tips…
-pack 0-3 month as well for clothes in case he’s on the bigger end
-nipple shields can help with latching but aren’t necessary for everyone
-ask your doctor what they provide for postpartum care..you may not need to bring pads and ice packs
-oh and outfits for the baby that have hand covers already built in are great! Mittens can fall off so easily but maybe you’ll like them 🙂
-snacks are great to have
-bring some headphones

[yourmonthyour]

Hey girl, love you! And I can’t wait to see your little baby boy! But let’s just take a moment to appreciate the fact that Abby still puts effort into videos even while she is about to have a kid! Can’t wait to see this little baby boy grow up by the best parents, and the kindest ones!

[megolego]

I’m 33 w pregnant with baby #3 (also in AZ) and I feel you on the breathlessness and the HEAT 😂

If you have a nursing pillow, I recommend bringing that because it works so much better than bunching up bed pillows. Good luck with your delivery!

[elyssafuchikami]

You can always call the hospital and ask what they have available for postpartum supplies! I've never seen a hospital that doesn't supply all that but its always good to check :)

[Bethmarie]

Labor & Delivery nurse here ❤️
You bring and pack whatever you feel
You need mama. It is part of the process. Everyone has a different hospital experience so you might use a lot of it, you might use almost none of it.
Couple tips….
1. We recommend babies stay in just a diaper while there to promote the most skin to skin we can
2. All of your clothing should provide easy access to the “girls”. Think buttons
3. I always brought my own swaddle blankets for baby.
4.they will have ice pads and disposable undies if you want to save yours for home.
5. Whatever you wear when baby is born will be soaked and dirty. I usually tell my patients to save their cute gowns for after baby.
You got this mama❤️❤️

[bianca-icyw]

I’d recommend packing a heating pad or heating blanket for your back! I just watched a labor/delivery video where they used one during the contractions and said it was very comforting so i immediately put it on my hospital bag list!!

[kaseyfrost]

Would love to see a video afterwards about what you’re glad you packed, what you didn’t need, and what you wished you packed. Y’all are doing amazing and I can’t wait to see y’all become parents!