The Hospital Bag

You've probably waited until the last minute to pack your hospital bag and if you are anything like me you're probably missing half of the things you'll really need once there with baby. I think the main reason I procrastinated is because I wasn't exactly sure what I would and would not need. So, with this in mind, I have compiled a list of the things you'll need to remember to bring with you to the hospital. I think this is a pretty comprehensive list, but it is inevitable that something is missing and you'll have to send hubby/family member home to retrieve.

For Mommy

• 1-2 button-up pajama tops -- these are for breastfeeding and just general comfort
• Night Robe for breastfeeding discreetly and also to wear for walking around the maternity ward - the hospital gowns are annoying
• Nursing Cover - 'cause your gonna have guests, but baby's got to eat!
• Slippers - so you can go out and walk the halls with Baby
• Socks
• Night nursing bra
• Going home outfit for you (Something cute you wore at 5 months preggers)
• Pillow from home 
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razor, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, hair dryer, brush, lotion
• (1) Towel you don't mind ruining (for showers, the hospitals are not soft. In fact, they are very rough)
• (1-2) Washcloths or a bath sponge
• Snack Bag (Nutrigrain bars, fruit snacks. Think quick energy, the hospital takes about 45 minutes to deliver food and breastfeeding makes you HUNGRY!)
• What to Expect the first year book and/or Breastfeeding Basics book 

For Baby

• Sleep Sheep
• Boppy
• Swaddle Blanket
• Receiving blanket to take home to the dogs (or take one from the hospital)
• Cuddly blanket to cover baby when leaving hopsital
• Going home outfit
• Carseat

For Daddy

• Change of clothes
• Blanket/Pillow for staying the night
• Camera
• List of people to call/text
• Your "push" present!! 

Good luck!!

If you can think of anything else, feel free to leave it in the comments below.