Busy Day: Labour Preparations Complete

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As I packed my Labour bag yesterday, I thought I’d carry on and finish off all my labour preparations today (well, whatever I can do before hand). Most of it has been packing but I did have to make care arrangements for my wild child as well as do some last minute household shopping to make sure everything is stocked up for after the birth.

I didn’t go food shopping myself as it’s become too much for me to handle so I sent wild child’s father with a long shopping list (if only I could show his face when I handed him over the list, he looked like he saw a ghost!). And, I’m not going to bore you with the long list but here are a few of my cupboard essentials:

:: Just a glimpse of my shopping ::

I spent quite a bit of time packing as I had to pack not one but three bags. Two for me and one for my wild child.

:: That's all the packing done for now ::

I’ve chosen to pack two separate hospital bags, the blue case is to take into labour with me (click HERE to see what’s in this my labour bag) but as I’ve only packed for one day (I hope I don’t have to even stay that long!) I’ve packed another bag, the floral weekend bag with more clothes and stuff that I’m going to leave at home and someone can pick it up/bring it for me if I have to stay longer than a day. As it’s only a fifteen minute drive from my home to the hospital I think it’s a practical plan, don’t you?

I’m hoping my wild child can stay at home with my sister but in-case that’s not possible I’ve arranged for him to spend the time at his grans and I’ve packed him an over-night bag with his essentials, his blue rucksack.

Well, that’s all my preparations and oh do I hope I haven’t missed anything. The only thing left which I can’t do until closer to my due date or on the day I go into hospital is pack a bag full of food and drink for me to take into labour with me.

So, that brings me to the end of this post, until next time,

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My Pregnancy Eating Diary: First Day

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Throughout my pregnancy people have asked me about what food I’ve been eating, if there are massive changes in my portions, how many times I eat a day etc. And, today one of my darling friends asked me for a detailed description of all the things I ate yesterday! Weird or what? Why are people so fascinated with a pregnant woman’s diet? Anyhow, all of this gave me an idea and what is it do you ask? Well, a pregnancy eating diary obviously! I know it’s not really obvious but I like saying “obviously”.

So, I’ve decided for this week, the 35^th Week of my pregnancy I’m going to blog at the end of every day before I go to bed about what I eat and everything I eat throughout the whole day. I’m going to brutally honest even if it makes me come across as a GLUTTON. Every meal, snack, bite is going to be included so please BE AWARE!

Thus, today is the first day of My Pregnancy Food Journal and here is what I ate today.

:: My Pregnancy Eating Diary: First Day Breakfast ::

This was my breakfast, a small one consisting of a sausage, two pieces of salami, some baked beans and half of a piece of toast (wild child had the other half). I don’t normally opt for such a small breakfast but for some reason I didn’t want anything large this morning.

I’ve been so occupied with installing our new washing machine that arrived this afternoon that I ACTUALLY SKIPPED LUNCH! I know it’s not good but honestly I didn’t mean to by the time I felt hungry again and realised I didn’t have any lunch it was time for dinner.

:: My Pregnancy Eating Diary: First Day Dinner (First Serving) ::

For Dinner, Wild Child’s father made Seafood in a Very Very Very Spicy Tomato Sauce that was served with spaghetti and salad. And, boy did I enjoy this it was just scrumptious. So delicious, that I had two large servings.

:: My Pregnancy Eating Diary: First Day Dinner (Second Serving) ::

After that I didn’t have any space for dessert, so that’s all I had today.

What did you treat or deprive your tummy of today? Please do share using the comment box below.

Well, that’s me for tonight, so until next time,

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My Hospital Bag is Packed!!!

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Yes, I’ve packed my hospital bag! I started thinking about my hospital bag since I found I’m pregnant (Can you believe that was thirty weeks ago? I can’t) and started buying little bit and bobs since then. I’ve realised many women dread the whole hospital bag matter and like to leave it as late as possible but I actually found it to be one of the exciting parts of being pregnant and have been waiting to pack my bag! I would have done it earlier, however I couldn’t because a lot of the things that I’ve packed have been things that I’ve been using throughout my pregnancy but now I have more reasons to just pack it all up.

I’ve only packed for a day (well twenty-four hours) and I hope I don’t have to even stay that long. My midwife’s assured me that I can come home after two hours of giving birth as long as the birth is without any complications, I don’t need to have a C-section and I’m well. But, in case I need to stay longer there will be a second bag packed at home that can easily be picked up/dropped off.

:: My Hospital Bags ::

I’m planning on taking a small trolley case and a rucksack, but I’ve only packed the case as the rucksack is going to be used for drinks and food which I’ll pack on the day of birth or on the day I go into hospital.

Enough of me babbling on and here is what I’ve packed in my hospital bag:

For Me, Myself and I

:: My Hospital Bag: What I've packed for Labour ::

Labour:

1. Birthing Gown, a Primark nighty that I’m going to bin so don’t mind it getting nasty
2. Camera
3. Hot Water Bottle, my comfort when I’m in pain
4. Hydrant Water Bottle (I love the idea of this)
5. iPod and Speakers
6. Lip Balm, oh I so needed this last time but didn’t have it so I’m not making the same mistake again.
7. Pregnancy notes
8. Nintendo Ds
9. Slippers
10. Small Spray Water Bottle for spritzing myself during labour
11. Snacks: Lucozade Tablets, Lollipops, Chewits, Nature Valley Cereal Bars

:: My Hospital Bag: What I've packed for the Post-partum/After-delivery ::

Post-Partum:

1. Boots Maternity Pads x2 Packs of 10
2. Nursing Bras x2
3. Socks x2 Pairs
4. Granny Underwear x5, I don’t like the disposable underwear so I bought a pack of Primark ones that I don’t mind binning.
5. Going Home Outfit
6. Toiletry Bag
7. Flip Flops
8. Snacks: Nice Biscuits, More Nature Valley Bars
9. Wallet with a debit card and loose change for vending machines
10. Straws and Disposable Cutlery. I prefer to use disposable cutlery and I love MY STRAWS (I think I’m addicted to them)
11. Hand Disinfectant
12. Make-Up Bag. I know a lot of women don’t care about how they look or don’t find putting on make-up on necessary but I know I will. I was very cautious about how I looked while giving birth (YES, DURING LABOUR) to my wild child as well as after the delivery so this time I’ll probably be more cautious. And, I don’t see any harm in a little comfort after a lot that hard labour!
13. Nighties x2
14. Small water jug for soothing while using the toilet.
15. Triple Velvet Toilet Roll, you might think this is unnecessary but you’d be wrong if you are. After the episiotomy last time, using hospital toilet roll felt like sand paper so this is crucial for me.
16. Lansinoh Breast Pads x6 Pairs
17. My Medication including Arnica Tablets
18. Dettol Wipes, I hate using public toilets and bathrooms but I know I’m most likely going to need to use the hospital ones so these will help me take necessary precautions.
19. Towel

:: My Hospital Bag: All the toiletries I've packed ::

Toiletries Bag:

1. Colgate Toothpaste
2. Cotton Buds
3. Dentyl Mouthwash
4. Dove Deodorant
5. Hair Brush
6. Hair Ties
7. Lansinoh Nipple Cream
8. Liz Earl Clean & Polis Face wash
9. Liz earl Moisturiser
10. Muslin cloth for my face
11. Olive Oil
12. Simple Unscented Shampoo
13. Simple Unscented Shower Gel
14. Toothbrushes (I ♥ these)

:: My Hospital Bag: The Make-Up I have packed ::

Make-Up Bag:

1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturise
2. Mac Studio Finish Concealer
3. Rimmel Mascara
4. Urban Decay 24/7 Zero eyeliner Pencil
5. Body Shop Blusher with blusher brush

For My Baba

:: My Little Baba's section ::

1. Blanket
2. Cotton Wool Pads
3. First Outfit
4. Going Home Outfit Including Jacket
5. Nappies x10
6. Spare Outfit

So, that’s my Hospital Bag. As for the things that I’m going to pack in My Food Bag (rucksack):

• Sandwiches
• Frozen Lucozade
• Ribena

So that’s my hospital bag all packed and ready to go (I hope I haven’t forgotten anything!). But, I’ve got something for you as well, here’s a downloadable Hospital Checklist that I’ve made for the convenience of being able to print it out and having everything on one list. I found many helpful lists but not all of them featured the same things or the things I need so I made my own. To download it just click on the link below and I hope you find it useful.

Hospital Bag Checklist

That’s all for now my lovelies so until next time,

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