hospital bag list….

i just discovered a must read blog for all of you pregnant ladies! Jen is about to become a first time mama (literally, her baby should be here any day now!)…and she writes a very informative blog with all kinds of info for pregnant women. check out mommybrainjen.blogspot.com.

i love her hospital bag list (i wish i would have had this before i had my baby):

1) Labour Bag:
Slippers and a housecoat for walking around the hospital
Socks to keep your feet warm
An old nightie to wear during delivery (or wear a hospital gown)
Toiletries – lip balm, headbands, hair elastics, etc.
Digital camera (don’t forget to charge your battery)
Your birth plan (discussed in my next Baby Prep post)
Snacks and drinks for your hubby/labour partner.
Hard candy for a dry mouth – I bought Jolly Ranchers, YUM!
Your health card and insurance information
Sweater for hubby – room gets cool as Momma gets hot!

2) Post-Delivery Bag:
2 nursing bras (bras can be properly sized after 36 weeks)
12 breast pads for when your milk comes in
24 Sanitary/maternity pads – supplied by some hospitals (IWK)
2-3 nighties – easy for beastfeeding and allows easy access for nurses to check your vajajay!
Lots of old undies (your “period panties”) – as many as you have!
Toiletries – everything you need for a 2-3 night stay
PJs and change of clothes for Dad (if he’ll be staying with you)
Calling card and phone numbers of family/friends
Money – for snacks, parking ($35 parking @ IWK), etc.
2 pillows in coloured pillow cases- extra for you and hubby
Pens for completing post-delivery paper work
Going home outfit – something loose and comfy. You aren’t leaving the hospital as Giselle Bundchen!

3) Baby’s Bag:
12 newborn diapers OR 3 dozen if hospital doesn’t supply diapers.
Diaper cream – vaseline, zincofax, etc.
3 onesies and 3 sleepers
2 receiving blankets (warm blankets if winter)
Take home outfit
2 pairs socks or booties and a hat (season dependent)
Pack 2-3 separate bags. When you arrive at the hospital, you’ll only need your labour bag. Leave your post-delivery and baby bags in the car until you are moved to the recovery room. Also, give your health card, etc. to your hubby and leave your purse at home. You don’t need to worry about losing your purse!

We leave our packed bags in the car so when “it’s time” we only have to worry about getting ourselves to the hospital!

fav baby boutique!

Blabla is one of my new favorite baby boutiques…i love love love these mobiles (i have my eye on the blue dog and bird mobile- and it is on sale!!)

and these hats are just so cute (and affordable!)

vintage finds

i just discovered this amazing online shop, Three Potato Four, with all kinds of unique and vintage items. i love the vintage chairs and coin banks!




Be sure to check out threepotatofourshop.com/blog for store updates and flea market info.

photo of the day

glacialridge.org

photo of the day

ny-image1.etsy.com

Featured Nursery – Isobel

Carrie Anne shares her daughter Isobel’s gorgeous nursery. i LOVE the mobile and i have the same one in my daughter’s nursery!

See more of this nursery

Featured DIY – bird mobile

Jodi’s baby is expected to arrive on August 11th, and she going to love this beautiful mobile that her mama made special for her

Jodi bought all the supplies at Michaels:
*The birds are pre-cut shapes by PLAID.
*The scrapbook paper is Amy Butler.

pretty things

a new shoe listing from one of my favorite baby shoe makers on Etsy…Think Outside The Box.


…and if you haven’t already seen these adorable Bunny felt hair clip barrettes, check them out! soooo cute