Comments on: 7 months and that hospital bag

By: Faport international

Faport international — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:24:06 +0000

wow nice website where we can get good information

By: tin

tin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:25:58 +0000

just got to bloghop today, whew! i agree, car seat is mandatory even here in sydney.. but i guess you really have to get a good rear facing car seat otherwise kawawa ang head and neck ng baby.

in singapore kasi 2 years ago, we prepared gracco’s 3 in 1 for amelie but ended up cuddling her all the way home from the hospital coz i was for fearing for her neck. buti na lang it was just a few mins ride home. so…. i’m not encouraging you NOT to get a car seat..
.-= tin´s last blog ..Who’s in Charge? =-.

Got it! We have a car seat na

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:59:23 +0000

Hmm ... just what was really needed I think. Kays last blog post..my facebook addiciton

That's what I'm trying to figure out now. I don't want to bring too much!

By: Giselle

Giselle — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:40:04 +0000

I also packed the baby book (the one for all the souvenirs and mementos of the first year or so). I gave it to the nursery after the baby was born so they could be the ones to get the footprints and handprints of the baby.

Right!!! I hope I remember to do that

By: JO

JO — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:48:08 +0000

I never had the chance to prepare my hospital bag... While at work, I didn't feel good, so I ask my supervisor if I could my doctor which is just a few blocks away during my lunch break. I had my work reports with me at that time which was due that day, and I was suppose to drop them off at our new office. But I didn't get the chance. As soon as the doctor saw my BP, I had to confine myself because the baby was under stress already. JOs last blog post..SpeakOutFriday: Money Matters

Oh wow, that's okay that you didn't get your bag at all. Baby first always!

By: rowie

rowie — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:29:26 +0000

oh one more thing: remember that ATMs have a maximum amount that you can withdraw per day, so it's a good idea to withdraw most of the money you think you'll need before you even go into labor. rowies last blog post..Flying solo with an infant.

Oh yeah! Thanks Row!

By: rowie

rowie — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:28:09 +0000

just to react to what anne said re. rooming in i think there are really pros and cons for both, but i personally was really happy that i chose to room in rafa right away. i’d do it again, and i’ll room in my next child too.

rowies last blog post..Flying solo with an infant.

Uy next child

By: we love languages

we love languages — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:35:07 +0000

Oh wow, your site is like info haven!
keep it rollin’

A little invitation if you may, I hope you can bounce by my site too!

=) see you around!

Thanks for the visit!

By: anne

anne — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:49:52 +0000

hi toni,

i frequently read your blog and i would like to share two advises i got that i found tremendously helpful.

1. “no interns please” – i gave birth in st lukes and i think all hospitals will honor your request not to be bothered by interns. only the essential medical personnel had access to my room. i had a c-section and wanted to recover as much strength as i could before heading home and not being bothered by interns helped a lot. you have all the right to act diva-ish

2. rooming-in – a lot of mom-friends advised me against it. try to get as much rest as you can so you’ll be strong when you get home. you can visit your baby in the nursery anyway, as much as you want, especially during feeding time. bear in mind that once your baby is taken out of the nursery, he won’t be allowed back.

Thanks for the suggestions Anne!

By: Nenette

Nenette — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:34:01 +0000

For you:
- a front closure night gown or just a robe for easy breastfeeding.
- comfortable slippers.
- your own underwear (stick with maternity undies for now)
- menstrual pads (high absorbency ones)
- an outfit to wear home (your most comfortable maternity outfit is best)
- nursing bra
- toiletries
- something to read
- music
- camera/batteries/film or clear drive
- a framed picture of the baby’s ultrasound or some other picture or talisman to focus on during contractions

For baby:
- a going-home outfit
- a blanket
- diaper
- baby car seat – SAFETY FIRST!

For H:
- a change of outfit
- something to read
- some money for meals

I think that’s it. I’m sure you’re ready. I’m so excited for you, my dear!

Nenettes last blog post..unfinished projects including my un-hot ass

Super excellent. Thanks!

On the focal point suggestion, great timing because I just learned that in birth class too! I think I’ll have a baby picture of H’s printed out. I’m sure Timmy will look like him heehee.