**** APRIL MUMMIES 2016!!!**** Almost there!****

I join 3rd tri on Sunday! Its a nice way to kick off the New year for mummies due on the 1st too Thanks Chrissi x

 

Jeez. How can this be?! This time last year I was an April 2015 mummy-to-be, time has passed so quickly. All the best everyone

 

I'm not due to come over for a few weeks yet but my date is wrong on the first post. Im due 23rd April xx

 

Yippy 3rd trimester finally hear

 

Just being nosey but wondering how old we all are and how many kids we have and if there is and chance of having more ? Xx

 

I'm going to be 32 in March this is baby number 7 and my last. Xx

 

I've got a few weeks until I can officially join here but I'ma sneak in with a reply

I'm 26, this is baby #3 and if hubby and I are blessed with another successful pregnancy we'd like to have 4 children
If my son gets his way though we'll be having 89!!?

 

31y.o with first IVF baby And all ready for what's in store in tri 3!!

 

Hey joining officially in 4 days I think?? But I'm 35 and pg with our 3rd 'surprise' baby and def the last!!! Xx

 

For those ladies whose done this before... what are the essentials to pack for my hospital bag and for baby? And how many of each thing?

Im going to start collecting bits now and what I need to buy

 

For you:
2-3x Nighties/Pyjamas
Lightweight dressing gown
Slipper socks
5x Big pants/maternity pants
2-3x Nursing/comfy bras
Socks

Hairbrush & Comb
Hair bobbles
Bobby pins
Shampoo & Conditioner
Sensitive body wash
Soft sponge
Dark coloured flannel
Dark coloured bath towel
Deodorant
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Make up
Sanitary pads
Breast pads
Lanolin cream
Lip balm

Comfy oversized coming home outfit - maternity leggings & long top, cardi & coat

Camera & Spare batteries
Phone & Charger
Loose change
Book/Magazine etc
Snacks & Drinks
Energy tablets
Straws

Gifts/Cards for siblings/grandparents/new daddy etc


For baby:
3x Newborn long sleeved vests
3x Newborn long sleeved sleepsuits
3x 0-3 long sleeved vests
3x 0-3 long sleeved sleepsuits
Knitted cardi
Hat
Scratch mits
Socks
Sock ons
Bibs
Muslins
Blanket

Size 1 Nappies
Cotton wool balls
Baby wipes
Sudocrem
Nappy sacks
Vaseline for first poo!

If bottle feeding:
Pre measured formula bottles with sterile teats
Dummy (optional)


Husband/Partner:
Tshirt
Pants
Loose change
Snacks and drinks
- reusable water bottles
- pot noodles
- crisps
- breakfast bars
- biscuits
- concentrated squash minis
Phone & charger
Book/magazine/game console
Insulated cups/flask


If you have specific tea/coffee tastes then bring a lil tub with you as hospital drinks are crap. Usually there's a little kitchen where hot drinks can be made by visitors.


If you have other children remember to pack an overnight bag for them at the same time too!

 

And a coming home outfit for baby if you have something special in mind.

Oh and it's worth clearing a shelf in the freezer and making some meals to microwave when you get home & for the following few days.

Buy in UHT milk (doesn't taste the best but shopping won't be a priority!)
And part baked baguettes too.

 

Think flick has it all covered! Love the dark flannel and towel- yes def!!! And also don't forget your toothbrush- buy a new one and put it in before hand. After a full 25 hours in labour with my first all I wanted to do was brush my teeth and I'd forgotten my toothbrush �� then DH went and forgot it at visiting time!!

 

Thank you for taking the time to list the items... wow lots that didnt cross my mind so I'll follow your list and advice I'm starting now! Xx

 

thank you all for replying im 35 and exspecting my 5th baby would like one more after this one but we will see how this one goes lol

 

Brilliant list flick xx

 

I spent my first 2 pregnancies obsessing over lists and more lists so had this one pretty much memorised
Hopefully it helps you a lil bit xXx

 

Amazing list!
Not sure about the pot noodle tho ! Yuck ha ha ha