What should you pack to make your time in the hospital as comfortable as possible?? Here's a list to start... Make yourself as comfortable as possible and enjoy your stay ;) You shouldn't have to be on pregnancy bedrest while in the hospital so request time out of your room daily (at least 15 minutes to walk and another 15 minutes to shower) and even possibly off campus (once a week). See if you can not have an IV in the whole time (it gets very uncomfortable) and ask your doctor if you can get less frequent blood draws (many have a policy of taking blood every 3 days). Good luck, you CAN do it!
This list is compiled based on the suggestions of multiple moms! If you packed all of this it would take you a day to move in! But you may be there for 10 weeks so pack as much as you think you'll want/need/use!
1. Comfy clothes and shoes (large shirts/tanks/yoga-stretch pants/sleeping pants/shorts/socks/sweatshirt) ~ you may get bigger than you expect so bring some BIG shirts, hospital rooms can be cold so pack some cooler weather things like sweatshirts and warm socks! Some moms also liked to dress up a bit so maybe an outfit or two (jeans/nice shirt).
2. Camera (document your growing belly!)
3. Laptop/tablet (most hospital rooms should have wi-fi)
4. DVDs (or download a few shows to your laptop/tablet)
5. Healthy snacks (and maybe a few not so healthy ones for a quick pick me up!)
6. Pillow and pillowcases
7. Sheets (may want to bring your own/soft sheets)
8. Blanket/comforter (one to make bed more comfortable (twin size) and a small one to cover up during monitoring sessions (throw size))
9. MP3 Player/small speakers or docking station
10. Books/crossword puzzles
11. Night clothes
12. Craft activities (the hospital is a great place to learn how to knit or crochet and you can make a few cute hats for when you babies are in the NICU or for your newborn photo shoot)
13. Scrapbook materials (work ahead on the baby books since things will be busy once your babies arrive!)
14. Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, face cleanser, lotions, shampoo, soap (bar and gel), conditioner, floss, lip balm, razors, loofah, hair items (bobby pins, straightener, curler, hair ties), q-tips, make up, shower cap, tweezers, nail clippers, nail file, nail polish/remover, vitamins (although many times the hospital won't let you take your own, you will have to take ones they provide))
15. Water bottle (keep filled to remind you to drink water!)
16. Notebook/pen/cards (extra cards to write to notes on antepartum wing as thank yous)
17. Photos & Photo Frames (family, favorite ultrasound pics to keep your eye on the prize(s)!)
18. Cell phone
19. Alarm clock/watch
20. Ear plugs
21. Eye mask
22. Laundry bag
23. Shower shoes
24. Slippers
25. Zip lock bags
26. Scotch tape/fabric tape (to tape things to your walls)
27. Sheet protectors (to put pictures and art projects from your kids in)
28. Glade plug in (or other scented item)
29. Memory foam pad for twin size bed
30. Body/pregnancy pillow
31. Towels (soft ones!, fun patterns or bright colors to brighten up your bathroom)
32. Journal/pens/stickers33. Small plant
34. Chain/Necklace to keep rings on (fingers may get swollen during inpatient stay)
35. Salt and pepper shakers (to season food as desired); other spices you love
36. Baby wipes (help wipe off monitor/ultrasound gel)
37. Mini fridge (if allowed) to store healthy snacks (many floors also have a fridge available to inpatient moms that is stocked with milk)
38. Fan (white noise/room may get hot)
39. Chargers for all electronics (cell phone, M3 player, laptop, tablet, camera)
40. Headlamp (to read in bed without bright lights on)
41. Febreeze/Diffuser
42. "Nurse Trap" (snacks/cookies/candy to entice nurses to stop by more often and get to know your nurses!)
43. Toilet paper (nice and soft if you don't like the hard stuff in most hospitals)
44. Calendar (to countdown the days!)
45. Exercise ball/band
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