Diaper Swappers

mercy589 · 02-28-2012, 06:28 AM

Ok, here is my blog post with what's in my birth box. Am I forgetting anything else?

37 weeks on Thursday....!

http://onelittlewordsheknew.blogspot...birth-box.html

Squeaky McMurdo · 02-28-2012, 03:27 PM

Labor-friendly food. I know you went fast last time--so did I-- but in the event it lasts longer since every birth is different, you'll want some things on hand that are easily digestible and just as easy to grab and go without much prep. My preference is yogurt and granola bars.

mercy589 · 02-28-2012, 03:44 PM

Oh good points! I think we're pretty well stocked, I hit up all the grocery stores and Costco last week. Granola bars are in the freezer too.

songbird516 · 02-29-2012, 06:00 PM

I made some granola bars yesterday

Last time I didn't eat anything because it was super late and pretty fast, but I am trying to keep my mind open about the possibility of a longer labor, so I'm trying to prepare for possibly needing food during the birth.

Squig'sMumMum · 02-29-2012, 06:24 PM

Your list looks good to me

Our midwives also requested that we have a cookie sheet and heating pad in case baby needs medical aid, and we have a bowl for the placenta.
Snacks are a definite must, but something I have trouble coming up with ideas for... But given this is day 3 of prodromal labour, I have just been eating normal meals so far

Hopefully active labour won't be drawn out!

TPLmommy · 03-02-2012, 01:17 AM

DDC...I want to know more about the elastic band someone mentioned in the comments! Do you know anything about it?

ETA: Your list looks great, BTW. Simple but covered all the basics. Makes me feel like I'm over prepared. This will be my first homebirth (due in April).

02-28-2012, 06:28 AM	#1
mercy589 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,424 Ratings: 48 Feedback: 100%	Homebirth Mamas - birth box Ok, here is my blog post with what's in my birth box. Am I forgetting anything else? 37 weeks on Thursday....! http://onelittlewordsheknew.blogspot...birth-box.html __________________ Christy - breastfeeding, cloth diapering, natural living, homeschooling, homebirthing, stay at home mama to Lucy (6), Julia (4), Esther (2), and Isaac (brand new!) my blog about healthy living and mothering

02-28-2012, 03:27 PM	#2
Squeaky McMurdo Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: Afton, Wyoming Posts: 971 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Homebirth Mamas - birth box Labor-friendly food. I know you went fast last time--so did I-- but in the event it lasts longer since every birth is different, you'll want some things on hand that are easily digestible and just as easy to grab and go without much prep. My preference is yogurt and granola bars. __________________ Chelsea, wife to kilted hubby JD Mumma to Sariah Aislin and Declan *My ISO/IHA I really* want a Britax Frontier in Maui Blue!!!** will trade some Amazon gc for any color at this point

02-28-2012, 03:44 PM	#3
mercy589 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,424 Ratings: 48 Feedback: 100%	Re: Homebirth Mamas - birth box Oh good points! I think we're pretty well stocked, I hit up all the grocery stores and Costco last week. Granola bars are in the freezer too. __________________ Christy - breastfeeding, cloth diapering, natural living, homeschooling, homebirthing, stay at home mama to Lucy (6), Julia (4), Esther (2), and Isaac (brand new!) my blog about healthy living and mothering

02-29-2012, 06:00 PM	#4
songbird516 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,152 Ratings: 36 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Homebirth Mamas - birth box I made some granola bars yesterday Last time I didn't eat anything because it was super late and pretty fast, but I am trying to keep my mind open about the possibility of a longer labor, so I'm trying to prepare for possibly needing food during the birth. __________________ Sara- mommy to Claire (01/10) and Micah (3/12) Birth doula and life-long student of Everything! Need a doula in the central VA area? Let's talk! www.beyondbirthsupport.com Gorgeous custom baby carriers- www.batikbabyslings.weebly.com

02-29-2012, 06:24 PM	#5
Squig'sMumMum Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 4,945 Ratings: 38 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Homebirth Mamas - birth box Your list looks good to me Our midwives also requested that we have a cookie sheet and heating pad in case baby needs medical aid, and we have a bowl for the placenta. Snacks are a definite must, but something I have trouble coming up with ideas for... But given this is day 3 of prodromal labour, I have just been eating normal meals so far Hopefully active labour won't be drawn out! __________________ DH & I happily welcomed Squig March '08 and Hiccup March '12 If there are any typos or grammatical errors I was probably NAK, apologies in advance!