i was induced with 1st, went in on the thurs afternoon, i took a few mags but read them quickly!! other half had my gameboy advance!!!!

with the 2nd i wanted to stay at home as long as poss as i had dd there (we were with the in laws at the time) i started contracting at half 10 at night after going to ice hockey that evening!! timed all pains whilst watching back draft!!, called the hospital and they said come in when i was about every 5 mins apart, about 3am i had shower and at 4.30am i woke dh to say that i think we should leave as i was every 3 mins!! got there had him and came home so didnt need anything for2nd. im hoping i can try and do the same with this 1 as we are now living on our own and will have to wait for someone to come and look after the kids before leaving but i think if you can cope with the pain stay in your own enviroment as long as poss as your more relaxed

RR i wish i had packed some mags tbh. even if you dont read them in labour thay are fab for after

Have not packed mine yet, but what about magazines and other things to do if it a long haul.  Is that something that we may need.  You may tell I am a 1st timer, so don't laugh if this seems silly!!!

i have just the 1 bag at the min but thinking of taking 2!!!!

i have packed for me

wash things

towel

1 pack maternity towels

1 pack towels with wings

5 black knickers

p.j's

breast pads x10

for baby

1 pack nappies

1 pack of wipes

wash things

1st outfit

coming home outfit

3 spare baby grows

3 spare body suits

socks

x4 bibs

blanket

coat

i have also packed 2 other bags with babies things in incase i stay in longer

1st bag has baby grows, body suits, bibs, towels and blanket

2nd bag has the same.

but if i am anthing like last time i ended up giving birth in clothes i walked in in as i got there at 5am, had him at 5.49am and was home at 8.15am!!!!

hi doll, i wouldnt take so many baby grows n vests prob 2 of each and leave rest at home for dp to fetch in after bubs is born if you need them, you could be home same day so no need for all that extra weight just leave them in a bag where dp knows where they are or at nannas if dp is with you cos no doubt nanna will come n see bubs as soon as!!!!!!!

thanks think i may just bring baby back in baby grow only live 20mins from hospital

if im going to the hospital im going to pack one bag for both of us,like i did last time.i dont take much stuff,coz im planning of leaving hossie same day or the next morning.

im a first time mum too, im having 2 separate bags one for me and one for baby so oh dont have to route around and get me stressed out cos he cant find something! Im only going 2 take in 2/4 baby gro's if I need more than i can have them brought in from home, not wanting to stay in long but if i have to more bits can be brought in.

re coming home outfit, tbh I just brough dd home in a babygow as elasticated waistbands I thought may rub on baby's new tummy stump and clip.  XXxx

Hi I had 2 bags last time and will this time too.  I've packed baby's bag (small bag but crammed with nappies, baby grows etc), not sure about mine yet!  XXxx

has anyone got two bags one for baby and one for us cause i have a small red suitcase and started packing it and doesnt seem to be much room for my things have i packed to much i have packed

3 packs of san towels

6 pairs of granny knickers and 4 dispo

pack of cotton wool

12 nappies

breast pads

shampoo

shower gel

toothpaste

nappie sacks

then for baby i have packed

6 long sleeve baby grows

6 vests

2 pairs of booties

1 snow suit

4 mittins

4 pairs of socks

3 hats

6 bibs

i havent a coming home outfit because i dont know what bump will be and i am a first time mum too