hospital stay

[hopfulEparents]

So I just started my second trimester and this is my 1st baby and I have some questions about going to the hospital for the big event. Basically what do I need to bring? I have heard that Im going to start bleeding again and excessively, is the hospital gown the most convenient thing to wear because I know they will be checking on me and I will be breast feeding too. I have no idea what to expect for that time. Every time I look into that kind of stuff I get really nervous and confused. So if you could tell me anything useful that but please be sensitive not to freak me out too bad (if its possible)

[foo803]

It's hard not to think about the birth even this early. This is my second time around and I am thinking about it already.

I brought a ton of stuff the first time including things to sleep in and didn't end up using most of it. You will have bleeding, and it was just easier for me to wear the hospital gown and get checked out all the time. Plus, I didn't ruin any of my clothes. I wasn't exactly jumping in and out of bed a lot and I only stayed one night.

Things I did use were: camera, my own pillow, clothes/blanket for baby, outfit for me for going home, clothes/pillow for dh, and toiletry items.  That's all I can think of.

If you take a childbirth class, they explain almost everything and go over things like this.

[kikicoates78]

As far as your Hospital stay goes, you might want to take your own gowns, just so you don't show your bum to everyone :) but remember you will be checked (gowns not jammy pants) and there will be heavy bleading so don't wear expensive stuff, nor white! Don't worry ;) it will all come to you, just remember no need to pack the whole house! I'm more excited about packing the baby bag!

[mandy38]

It's so early at the moment, I really wouldn't worry yourself thinking about the birth as we have many mountains to climb before that!  Just relax for now and worry about that nearer the time... Good luck with it all!