When to pack the "Go Bag?"

[Michelle_M]

Originally Posted by Harmony96 I didn't pack with DD until I was in labor, lol.

LOL

God bless!

[Hillargh]

Originally Posted by Harmony96 I didn't pack with DD until I was in labor, lol.

Haha, same! I was in transition, stopping every time I had to resist a push, grabbing what I could think of and yelling at ex to help me find stuff rofl

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[Tina5834]

Originally Posted by Hillargh Haha, same! I was in transition, stopping every time I had to resist a push, grabbing what I could think of and yelling at ex to help me find stuff rofl Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using DS Forum

Oh memories!!!!

[heathsmommi]

Originally Posted by mabelino 36 weeks...guess I should get it started!

you and me both

[Melmonkey]

I didn't pack mine until 15 mins before heading to the hossy......lol

[Michelle_M]

Wow. I'm honestly surprised at how many people waited to back their bag until they were in labor.

God bless!

[TooBusyBearcubs]

Originally Posted by KB'sMama1031 go ahead and do it now if you feel up to it! I remember feeing increasingly exhausted throughout the last trimester, so IMO if you have the energy to do it, you can have peace of mind that it is already done! Maybe just have it ready by the door for now, so it doesn't get too hot in the car?

This.
I always had mine packed by 30wks, but I also experience a lot of pre-term effacement with both kids, and early labor with DD, so I had to be ready. As far as I'm concerned, there are some things that are worth getting done early. I don't like to borrow trouble, but I do like to be prepared! The worst that could happen with packing it early is that you have to refresh some things, you know?

[osmombrandy]

Around 36 last time. Not sure this time.

[Hillargh]

Originally Posted by Michelle_M Wow. I'm honestly surprised at how many people waited to back their bag until they were in labor. God bless!

I kept meaning to! But I put it off. And a lot of stuff I was going to take I used or wore daily. So it just seemed bothersome. I'm a big procrastinator, though

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[amandajiggles]

I had the basics packed up already when I was called in to be induced at 6pm on Monday night with DD. I was 41+ weeks though. But I don't have a lot of clothes that I don't wear on a regular basis.. especially undies by the end of pregnancy so I had to pack the clothes/hair brush etc. in the half hour that we had before going to the hospital, had a 10 minute shower and that was it.

I am considering buying a robe/loungewear etc. specifically for the hospital and some hair ties/bobby pins. Basic makeup to replace the older stuff in my current makeup bag (mascara, lip gloss etc) since I forgot it all last time and my only two hair ties broke. Travel shampoos/soaps etc. Keeping the camera charged at all times... e-reader charged at all times. I still want to make some PP mama cloth but may end up getting at least one pack of sposie pads for the hospital. I'm 31 weeks. I guess I know I have a lot to add to my list to pick up at Walmart tomorrow!