Grandma’s Hospital Bag

We are excited because our granddaughter is due any day now.  Since our grandson arrived a few weeks before his due date we thought the same might hold true of his sister.  But this little one is perfectly content safe and snug in mommy which we all know is for the best and that she’ll come when it’s time.

So we have the plan laid out – who will be doing what and when.  My job is to get to the hospital as soon as I get the call.  We all hear about what the expectant mama is packing for the hospital but I decided I needed my own bag so if I was at work and wearing a skirt I’d be prepared.  As I was packing my bag I thought maybe there are others that would be interested in this information as well.  Step 1 – You need a bag…

I chose this tote from Thirty-One.  This company has so many cute and useful items in their product line.  I’m all for Cute but let’s face it the Functionality needs to be there or you’re just throwing money away. Of course I needed something with pink to help mark the occasion.  This bag is so well organized with compartments that are pockets, zippers and even has a place on the side for a water bottle.  It also fits comfortably on the shoulder.  I also bought the key holder – so cute with all those polka dots.  

 Step 2 – You need to pack.  This is what is in my bag:

Columbia Hiking Pants – These pants have some stretch in them and absorb sweat.  When you are helping someone with back labor it’s important to be comfy and able to move.

Black short sleeve t-shirt

A lightweight long sleeve jacket – probably won’t need but sometimes hospitals can be cold.

A sports bra

Balega Cushioned Sports Sock – This socks are comfy.  Love – love these.

Comfy Shoes 

Hair Ties and Crystal Nail File – a rough nail is not appreciated by a woman in labor that needs her back massaged and my hair needs to be out of my eyes.

Medicine – I want to take care of myself and have what I might need.  This is no time for a headache, etc.

Washcloth – A soft washcloth is nice to use in an ice bath to cool off mommy’s skin.

Snacks – Raw nuts, Zing Bars and Bottled Water – to keep me nourished

Camera – make sure you have one even if it’s on your phone.

Wallet, Keys, Cell Phone, Charger and Directions to the Hospital.  – will be switched from purse to bag.

I am now ready.

I mentioned to my daughter this weekend that I think the baby will be here soon because I’ve been nesting.  That made her laugh but seriously I was able to create some order with children’s toys in our living room.  I’m still waiting on a few pieces of the storage solution but will try to remember to share sometime in the future.  I also decided to clean closets in two rooms on Sunday.  I questioned my sanity but you know how it is – you start with an idea and then one thing turns into another.  Soon I had two rooms in total disarray.  I was very motivated to keep plugging along since a call for the baby could come at anytime.  But all is well and it feels good to finish a project that has been on the list for years – an official workout/writing/craft and sewing room.  Once I had things organized I discovered several items I could use  to decorate  ( a quilt sampler my mom had given me, the thrift store vase from my aunt’s 80th birthday party and a lamp that had old potpourri in its base (I replaced with some cranberry wooden beads and used a hand painted mason jar that was also used for my aunt’s party which gave the lamp a new look).  I am happy to say I didn’t buy one thing.  I am very thankful to my daughter for not going into labor which she assures me she had no control over and if she had we’d have a baby now.  

Well my instincts were right on – the baby was born shortly after this post was published.  Here is our sweetie pie..