When she says that its time to go… you need to be ready. Have the bags packed in advance if possible
Here is a list of things that you should bring. Now, this is the list of stuff for you to bring… most women will have a suitcase full of stuff that they want to have, just make sure that your lady packs her bag well in advance.
This is a list of the stuff that I packed in my hospital bag
- Change of clothes- if the labor takes a long time or there are any complications, you might be there for a while. Also bring something comfortable to sleep in
- Toothbrush and toothpaste for everybody
- Some games to keep you busy in down time- I brought cribbage, travel scrabble and some cards
- Books or Magazines
- iPod and speakers- my wife really liked having music during labor
- DVD’s and Player
- Snacks- Power Bars and trail mix, and gum for nasty breath
- Aspirin or something for headaches
- MOST IMPORTANT!!!- Cameras, film, batteries, if you forget this… your dead!
Also remember to make sure that your lady has all her stuff packed and ready, and be sure to have some stuff for the new baby as well. Like their fist little outfits, pacifiers, receiving blankets etc.
- When your at the hospital, remember to loot the place. Take everything that you can get your hands on… you are paying for it!
- Don’t forget to have the Car Seat installed properly before you get to the hospital- they wont even let you take the baby home if its not installed right.
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