Hospital Packing List

So if your a first time mommy, things can be pretty stressful. All the questions you have tend to add up. Trust me, I completely understand! What does baby really need and what are just added conveniences? What do I bring to the hospital? Is this too much or too little? The list of questions go on and on.....
Luckily, us experienced mommies are here to help! I'm gonna tell you just what you need for the hospital trip based on my experience.

~*~First off I would like to add that many hospitals have tours so you can see where you will be staying. Schedule a tour. Its very helpful and gives you a chance to ask what the hospital provides, as well. ~*~

So here is my list of basic things you should bring to have a comfortable stay:

Bathrobe - Invest in a fluffy bathrobe ASAP. You will not regret it. Its an easy way to cover up with all the people coming in and out of your room.

Comfortable clothes - Pajama pants or sweat pants and a baggy t shirt are your best bet when it comes to comfort. Also, make sure it's something you wouldn't mind getting ruined. You bleed a LOT afterwards. 

Slippers and/or fuzzy socks - Something to slip on and keep your feet warm. Something better than hospital socks...

Comfortable underwear - You know the underwear you save for when you get your period? You remember what a period is, right? I know it's been a while. Well, those are the underwear you want. The loosest, biggest, granny panties you can find. They usually provide the underwear which is actually comfortable. You will be wearing big, BIG pads afterwards and if you prefer your own underwear make it big ones. 

Toiletries - Your basics will do. Everyone has different basics. I personally use hairbrush, hair ties and deodorant. Some women consider makeup an essential. Whatever you bring, keep in mind you are only there a few days. No need to pack your entire bathroom.

Snacks - Pack some snacks and water bottles. This is the second most important thing (the first being ID and medical card). You never know when your gonna have to take that trip to the hospital and sometimes by the time you actually have the baby, the cafeteria is long closed. Pack a snack and some change for vending machines.

Entertainment and electronics - Camera and charger, of course! If possible make sure it is cleared off before hand so your not last minute trying to delete pictures just to take a few (been there, done that!) Cell phone and charger so you can let everyone on Facebook know your little one is making their debut appearance. Bring a tablet, kindle, magazine and anything else to keep you occupied. I mean, lets face it, baby will be sleeping most of the time you are there and hospital cable isn't that great. Even an iPod and some headphones would be good.

Pillows and blankets - Bring extra. Trust me. My poor man was so cold sleeping there two nights with me. Even with the hospital pillow and blankets required, the snow storm that hit really made the room cold. 

And Last but not least, just pack the diaper bag and bring it with you. No sense in packing for the baby and then coming home and packing a diaper bag. Just make up the diaper bag now,

I hope this was a helpful list. One more suggestion I have is to print and fill out this handy Birth planner from thebump.com and give it to your doctor or the hospital staff. Now get packing! Sometimes these babies like to come a few weeks early!