What's in my bag?

⁃I am 36 weeks pregnant and going in at 39 weeks for a scheduled c-section. I finally packed my bag! I put it off a bit since I'm having baby number three and my water broke only only one week early with Zariah (Baby #2). I figured I have some time. I am no pro but I do have some experience so knowing what I need didn't take me very long. What I put in my bag are things I know I will want and things I will want for the baby.

⁃For myself: I have flip flops to get around the hospital and shower with. A nursing bra (and I do plan to exclusively breastfeed). I have long sleeve shirts that are easy to nurse with. They are also loose fitting and long enough to cover me when I walk around. A bathrobe if it is cold or just to walk around in. I learned after Anaiah to have nipple cream. I didn't need it with Zariah but with Anaiah I really wish I had some. I was lucky that the hospital had samples that I used all up. I pack it because I would rather have it and not need it than wish I brought it. I love my Nuroo Pocket shirt. I had it with Zariah and I will not give birth without it. I love that it allows me to hold the baby on my chest but also be hands free to hug my girls. It's great for skin-to-skin and not being so wrapped up in a carrier. I also like to have my Nuroo nursing scarf. I like to have this for when guests and family visit and I want privacy to nurse without asking them to leave the room. This is my personal preference and I know my dad and other family members don't want to see my boobs lol. Lastly I bring something loose and easy for me to wear home.

⁃For the baby: My favorite thing to have is a swaddle. I love the velcro swaddle from Nuroo and Summer Infant. I have always found that no matter how tight the swaddle blanket is the baby finds some way to loosen it and get free or pull the blanket up near the face. The velcro swaddle keeps everything nice and snug and does not move. I like to have a gown for them. It makes changing easy so I don't have to unsnap buttons to change diapers. Also the pajamas that don't have feet. The hospital alarm that is on the ankle is so big it gets in the way. I bring socks to keep my feet warm so I don't have to worry about the alarm and the ID bracelet they put on the ankle. I really like the belly button binder. It's like a belt that covers the belly button. Sometimes it is still wet or bleeding and can ruin baby's clothes. I put the binder on first and then the clothes. I bring my own hat so they look cute in their little clothes. I also bring a pacifier. I didn't with Anaiah and wish I had since she was pacifying on me and caused so much pain. Also Anaiah and Zariah both didn't like the hospital pacifier.

⁃I am bringing my black Petunia Pickle Bottom weekender bag that fits everything I mentioned. I am also bringing a nursing pillow. It helps with nursing and comfort for my c-section. And lastly is the car seat. Can't bring a baby home without it.