Hospital Fashion
20 Jun
So, I’m going to order a cute hospital gown.
I know. I’m a little crazy.
I figure, I know that we’ll look at pictures from the day of Baby T.’s birth for a really long time (like forever) and that the rest of me is going to be a hot mess (what do you do with curly delivery hair?!)…so why not control my attire? I’ve been agonizing over which one to choose. Forgive me – I’m dramatic. Help me decide (all from Gownies)!
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I’m partial to the blue one, but I wear a lot of blue. Also, Pam from The Office wore it which is kinda cool (although I never got into The Office). Check it out!
And just for fun, I found the famous clip from Friends of Rachel giving birth to Emma. Awwww! I couldn’t embed the dang video though, but here’s the link if you’re interested! =)
So which one do you like best? Let’s vote on it!
Which gownie should I wear while Baby T. comes into the world?
- #1 (53%, 16 Votes)
- #3 (27%, 8 Votes)
- #4 (10%, 3 Votes)
- #5 (7%, 2 Votes)
- #2 (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 30
Loading ...Now hurry up and vote – I need to order it ASAP!
Thanks!
p.s. I have the hospital bag out, ready to be packed. So far, it has my extra phone charger and paper napkins & plates in it (because clearly I’ll be bringing freshly made, homemade chocolate chip cookies for doctors/nurses/visitors…duh). I need to get more into this bag!
Beach Count: 75 → It’s been a while, but I’m giving it a shot today!
Pool Count: 29
High Temperature: 86°
Make sure to pack hair ties and chapstick! I brought a little notebook to keep track of everything along the way. It was fun to look back at when/what was happening leading up to delivery
and it was handy for logging babys feeds too. I also went to target and bought out their “travel size” section. Perfect for the short hospital stay! If you need other suggestions lmk…it’s so easy to over-do it! Happy packing!! 
Thanks, Jenna! You are so comfortable and at ease in the hospital setting – I wish I could say the same for myself!!! Hair ties and chapstick are musts in my everyday life – so I won’t forget those. Everyday I add something else to that bag, so I’m getting there! =)
Take everything you can home from the hospital! Especially the sexy mesh undies. Oh, and the nasal aspirator for the baby. Both were lifesavers. Ha, sad but true!
I have heard that about the nasal aspirator – all around. Haha – thanks for the advice!!!
http://blueeyedbride.com/2011/02/08/pack-your-bags/
That list might help you out. It definitely lists things that I would have never thought of!
Aw man – I think I need to bring a dang suitcase!!! Thanks =)
Here was my packing list:
-Birth plan and health proxy
-The relaxation aroma therapy stuff you put behind your ear
-A book, sudokus, or something to occupy yourself when you’re not nursing or zonked out
-Pen
-Chargers for electronics
-Phone numbers
-Overnight sized pads – smaller than the hospital “diapers” but still enough to be safe
-Breast pads and lanolin
-Undies, with a comfortable waistband (the ones that were COMFORTABLE when preg., not just still fitting)
-Nursing tank tops and pajama pants
-Going home outfit for mom (lounge pants and larger shirt)
-Loose shoes to go home (my feet were sooooo swollen first time I couldn’t even wear flip-flops)
-Shower shoes
-Going home outfit for little one
-Clothes for little one (optional – if you don’t want them in a t shirt that is 5 times too big when visitors come to see them)
-Toiletries (hair elastics!!, toothpaste, toothbrush, my soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair gunk…
-Big, fluffy socks or slippers
-Camera w/ empty memory card and plenty of battery life
-A stuffed animal from each my husband and I, as our first gifts to the baby (obv. a personal choice)
-Scrapbook or baby book page with place for hand and foot prints
When I was induced for Amanda I also brought playing cards for while we were waiting, and snacks for Greg, but hopefully you wont need to do that
PS I tend to error on the side of overpacking
Woah, Shayna – that list is intense! I’ve got about 25% of that covered so far. I’ve got work to do!
I looked pretty beat in my pictures with Anne at the hospital. Super puffy in the face from bloating, and really bad hair. I bet you’ll look just as pretty as usual! Gown is a cute idea. Molly is right – take everything you can from the hospital. The nasal aspirator is the best one you can get! I didn’t take much to the hospital, but I remember getting socks with treads – which was good as I had to walk the halls for a while in labor and they were great. Overall, the time in the hospital after she was born was fantastic.
Yeah – my hair is going to be terrible. Bed head is not a curly-haired girl’s friend! I need to look for socks with treads, that’s a great idea!
This post made me laugh! I never would have considered picking out a hospital gown. You are going to look fabulous when you give birth for sure. Blue is my fave too and the polka dots are too cute
Thanks! Our Dr was like, “yeah, I wouldn’t wear anything pretty for the birth,” but if it makes me feel even 1% better – I think it’ll be worth it!