cell phone chargers.
cameras
tooth brush and toothpaste
clean underwear (comfy)
fresh clothes ( a few options)
fav. pillow
car seat
receiving blanket

thats all i can think of right now!

I agree with mdupre, but you might want to include a few maxi pads with wings for extra protection and pants with drawstrings. I have heard that one might not fit into their regular clothes until a little later, so bring comfy clothes. Maybe a book and some music and maybe a nice blanket for the baby. Also the infant car seat has to be set up before you go to the hospital or they won't let you take the baby home until it is set up and set up correctly. I hope this helps :) Good luck.

THANKS!! didn't even think of my phone charger that was an awesome suggestion! I've got the other things - clothes are so hard to decide which ones to pack though - GRR! I was recommended to not pack many pants or shorts because they can be really uncomfortable if i end up with stitches and was recommended to bring dresses! Oh well. Keep the suggestions coming ladies :)

Make-up (if you want it)
bag full of change for the vending machines

other than that, the other girls got it pretty much covered :)

Anything that you think will make you feel more "civil" after birth, I picked up a new body scrub and wash especially for "the bag".
At our hospital you have to have all electronics checked out before hand, so I might call ahead about the cell phone chargers (I have just been super diligent about keeping mine chraged all the time)
Do you have a rice sock or any labor items? make sure you pack things that you think you might want for comfort during labor!
OMG 2 weeks!! that will be here before you know it!

Good Luck!

oh..and I myself had to have my favorite slippers

I don't know where exaclty you stay, so I don't know what the weather will be like. I suggest pack some sweat pants also. Just in case it might be warm. Extra pillows. Your address book for anyone you might want to call. Something to entertain you after delivery. People will be in and out all day for like the first day, but you might be bored the second day. The other ladies pretty much covered it.

The only thing I didn't see listed is Deodorant. If you think you may have time, a magazine or book. When I was in the hospital 2 months ago with pneumonia, my husband brought our handheld solitaire game. I played it a lot when I couldn't sleep.

The only thing I didn't see listed is Deodorant. If you think you may have time, a magazine or book. When I was in the hospital 2 months ago with pneumonia, my husband brought our handheld solitaire game. I played it a lot when I couldn't sleep.

I forgot a charger for your camera battery or extra batteries for your camera.

You ladies are GREAT! I think i have everything i'm going to need now...though i'm sure when i get there i'll have that one thing that i DESPERATELY want and don't have haha. Thats what family is for right? :P THANKS AGAIN! :D

I would also recommend you take a pair of "granny panties". The maternity thongs or bikini panties you may have worn will not cut it. You need full cut, big tush, grandma panties to contain the mega maxi pad you will need to wear for a few weeks.

Other than that.... something comfy to wear home... nursing bra, socks, one outfit for the baby, an infant car seat, your own shampoo, conditioner and toothbrush and toothpaste. Camera, videocam, chargers (as everyone already recommended). Trust me, you won't want to stay in the hospital that long. My first visit I brought all this stuff and it was a waste. I couldn't wait to get out of there. The hospital has the maxi pads, etc you will need. And everything you will need for the baby (except photo op outfit for trip home).

During labor.... I just wanted my epidural. I watched TV in my labor and delivery room, talked to my husband and visiting friends, sucked on ice chips and tried to sleep. No time or desire to read ... the TV was more for background noise to keep my mind off my labor. If you prefer music, bring your ipod or cds.


Good luck!

SOCKS! My feet were absolutely freezing during labor! I liked sucking on lollipops when my mouth was dry. I also needed chapstick when my lips got dry. Hope all goes well!

I'm sure I will repeat things but for sure bring your own deoderant,shampoo and conditioner(the hospitals always suck!!)Cameras,chargers,tri-pods, important phone numbers, YOu know what pants have worked famously for me is Yoga pants, I've bought some from old navy, those ones have foldable waistbands that adjust and they don't rub or anything, extra socks for the baby(clothes too!)Bring some slippers for yourself to walk around if you're up to it,don't forget your toothbrush and toothpaste,I brought a pillow and my own blanket, make sure you bring a pillow and good blanket for your boyfriend/husband they aren't always good about having comfortable stuff for them in the room, and I'd also make sure to have that lanolin cream because it can't hurt to prevent sore or cracked nipples from breastfeeding!