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*Checklist for “add the day of” on top of the hospital bag. These are things you use daily like pillows and won’t pack ahead of time. Using a checklist frees up energy mentally and emotionally the day of. 

*Everyday checklist for leaving the house 

 Cell phone/ wallet/ keys/water  

Mantras

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Reminders (written on a post-it for the 'day of' checklist)

 Breathe

 Meditate

 Move the body

 Laugh- FRIENDS

 Trust the process 

 Listen to music  

 

Birth plan- 3 copies

Electronics:

Cell phone charger

Laptop & charger— entertainment downloaded, etc.

Extension cord

Heating Pad

Gel ice packs kept at room temp 

Clothes:

1 pair Jersey pants: Thin, soft, drawstring and elastic, big and comfy 

Yoga pants (was wearing a pair) 

Sweat pants

Leggings

Shelf bra tanktop 

Ribbed tank top x 2 (wearing one)

Light t-shirt 

Zip-up fleece

Cardigan 

**(Dark-colored bottoms) 

Nursing pads (I was wearing these prior because I was already sensitive)

Telfa pads (with cocount oil) 

Gel pads - Ameda then Lanitosh brand

Bra(s) wear one, bring another

Socks 

Slippers- disposable, slip-on, MUCH larger size (to accommodate for edema!) 

Underwear - yes they will provide great mesh ones, but only for a few days, they eventually gave me a rash 

1 large towel- believe me you'll want your own towel 

Partner:

Change of clothes, pj's, hoodie, underwear, etc

Toothbrush 

Waterbottle

Snacks they like 

Hygiene:

Coconut oil - I use daily on face, used on nipples post-delivery 

Shampoo & Conditioner -Again, the comfort of your own 

Soap

Toothbrush & toothpaste

Lotion

Deodorant

Nail clippers & Emory board

Q-tips

Hair-ties

Eye drops 

Chapstick

Wipes for you 

Makeup - I used mascara maybe on like day 4 or 5 

Essential oils:

Lavender 

Lemon 

Roll-on blends 

Bedding:

Fleece Blanket - would have brought 2 

Pillows: 1 bed sized pillow and 2 lumbar pillows of different thickness 

Snacks:

Gatorade

KIND bars

P.butter crackers

Chips 

Beef jerky 

Nuts

Candy 

Peppermints

Misc:

*****THIS WAS AWESOME***** 

Mood Lighting 

A Small battery operated lamp with copper string lights in the bulb 

Lint Roller

Empty large tote bag

Legal pad & pens

Book 

Earplugs

Earbuds

Birthing ball (didn’t need) 

COMB - to hold- acupressure pain relief 

V: 

Tucks pads & peri bottle 

Pads - thick & thin  

Otc meds:

Stool softener

Ibuprofen

Acetaminophen 

Prenatal Vitamins

Elderberry 

Ginger

(Needed Iron post) 

(Probiotics needed post) 

Baby

Carseat 

Outfit to go home in (premie and newborn sizes)

Mittens- especially helpful with the catheter

Photo prop (dirt bike) 

Gratitude

Candy and thank you cards for staff

Labor & Delivery

NICU

Room Service & Housekeeping 

My team was awesome, and while it may seem insignificant, a clean room and prepared meals for mom and dad is beyond amazing.

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-Renee Machel