Hospital Bag Essentails

If you read my last blog post, you'll know that our doctor recently informed me that I would be having a scheduled c-section.  Now for the OCD planner in me this is a significant perk, aside from feeling like the most unnatural thing, it really takes away from the unknown. Already being a mother, it allows us to plan for childcare, and not be frantically calling Nana at 4 am. My husbands family lives out of town, which helps us to schedule flights and accommodations.  This is also not my first c-section, first of which wasn't long ago, which allows me to know what the essentials are for our hospital bags & recovery.

Mommys bag:
Nightgown, Robe, Undies, & Slippers - A loose fitting nightgown is essential when having a c-section to alleviate any pressure on the incision. Along with some sexy high waisted granny panties!  For me after my first pregnancy, I have experienced beyond sore, flat, feet, so a good comfy pair of slippers is also essential.
Sweat Pants & Sweater - A loosely fitted pair of sweatpants and sweater for when we are discharged from the hospital. After my last c-section, I left the hospital still looking six months pregnant which was a complete shock to me, and I wasn't prepared, I wish I had brought bigger, looser, clothes.
Natural Pads - well.ca
Nipple Cream, Nursing pillow, Nursing Bra & Nursing Pads- If you're blessed enough to breastfeed you will most definitely need some Nipple Butter during the first couple of days.
Phone charger, camera, hair elastics, and my other essential toiletries.  

Babies Bag:
-Sleepers with feet
-Newborn Hospital Hat
-Swaddles
-Blanket
-Natural Diapers & Wipes
-Soothers
-Toque / Booties / Going Home Outfit
-Carseat

** Daddy will also need a hospital bag as he has an integral part of our  support system and will need to be with Mommy & Baby for our stay**

What's in your BAG ????