Flickalicious
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Ok, Some things I can think of that haven't been said:
Don't waste money on buying branded expensive sanitry towels. You go through them so quick. The supermarket brand super cheap ones are perfectly fine.. 14p a pack!? No brainer (its what the hospital offer too) Oh and buy loads. You could be bleeding for 4 weeks.
Run down your freezer whilst still pregnant and cook meals in bulk that you can then freeze and just bung in the microwave - cooking a meal is hard bloody work when you and OH are shattered. Especially important if you have other kiddies to feed! Also, stock up on carton UHT milk. I know its not as pleasent as fresh but it really could be a life saver!
Fill an online shopping basket with your essentials so all you need to do is pay and get it delivered.
Even if you plan to breastfeed, buy a couple of ready made formular cartons, just in case! Sometimes, even with every ounce of effort BF is just not possible. Best to have a back up ready.
About the dignity thing. Fold it up nicely and leave it under your pillow at home, seriously. I got so upset because all I wanted was skin to skin with my baby (in hospital a week, baby in NICU away from me for 5 days after birth) I felt I just couldn't bare all. WRONG. You see more boob walking down the highstreet. Get them out and enjoy that precious time. You can't get it back.
This may be gross but I don't care lol Lady care/deodorising wipes can be your best friend. Especially if you have unexpectant visitors and don't have time for a shower!!
- Roll on deodorant is a good idea too. I end up spluttering myself to death with spray lol Cant be too nice for baby either. Obvious I know but oh well
I'll update if I can think of more x
Don't waste money on buying branded expensive sanitry towels. You go through them so quick. The supermarket brand super cheap ones are perfectly fine.. 14p a pack!? No brainer (its what the hospital offer too) Oh and buy loads. You could be bleeding for 4 weeks.
Run down your freezer whilst still pregnant and cook meals in bulk that you can then freeze and just bung in the microwave - cooking a meal is hard bloody work when you and OH are shattered. Especially important if you have other kiddies to feed! Also, stock up on carton UHT milk. I know its not as pleasent as fresh but it really could be a life saver!
Fill an online shopping basket with your essentials so all you need to do is pay and get it delivered.
Even if you plan to breastfeed, buy a couple of ready made formular cartons, just in case! Sometimes, even with every ounce of effort BF is just not possible. Best to have a back up ready.
About the dignity thing. Fold it up nicely and leave it under your pillow at home, seriously. I got so upset because all I wanted was skin to skin with my baby (in hospital a week, baby in NICU away from me for 5 days after birth) I felt I just couldn't bare all. WRONG. You see more boob walking down the highstreet. Get them out and enjoy that precious time. You can't get it back.
This may be gross but I don't care lol Lady care/deodorising wipes can be your best friend. Especially if you have unexpectant visitors and don't have time for a shower!!
- Roll on deodorant is a good idea too. I end up spluttering myself to death with spray lol Cant be too nice for baby either. Obvious I know but oh well
I'll update if I can think of more x