The Hospital Bag

I packed the labour bag, and I've just finished packing my hospital bag. I'm planning to take advantage of the break I'll get while I'm in hospital and hoping to stay as long as possible! I'm a weirdo, as much as I wanted to get home with the last two, I actually enjoyed the peace and quiet in hospital, and not having to worry about anything except myself and the baby. And pretty much, it's just an extended version of my labour bag...


For Me:
3 changes of comfortable clothes
Sleep pants and loose, comfy tops, socks and extra underwear. I may need more changes of clothes but since we don't live far from the hospital if I need more I'll just ask Brook to bring some - I'm certain he'll be there at LEAST once a day!
Slippers and/or jandals (flip-flops, thongs, whatever they're called in your area)
Toiletries
Body wash and washer, shampoo and conditioner, facewash, toner and moisturizer.
Comb, hair spray, spare hair ties and bobby pins.
2 packs of maternity sanitary pads (I actually find that all-night pads with wings and extra length work better, since I'm sitting in bed most of the day), a few breast pads, just in case (although I probably won't need them at this early stage), paw paw ointment (toothbrush and toothpaste are in the labour bag).
Food 
Crackers, Kraft cheese packs, dried fruit and nuts, muesli bars, chocolate and juice.
Because I found I was often hungry in between snack/meal times, or I just didn't like the dinner or lunch that was on offer that day, or just because. Sometimes just knowing you have chocolate on hand is a comforting thought!
Cash for the tv.
A couple of favourite books (I am a voracious reader), 
A notebook and pen (or journal)
A sudoku puzzle book.
Comfortable going home outfit
I've got maternity jeans because I'm guaranteed to fit them and a loose blouse


For baby:
Extra nappies and wipes (the hospital only provides 18 nappies)
Baby lotion, cotton wool balls, cotton buds and baby wash
3 onesies, 2 pairs of socks, a hat and a couple of wraps (although the hospital does provide singlets and wraps)
A going home outfit
A dummy (because all my babies wanted dummies, so just in case).


Now, to keep cleaning and wait for the baby to arrive... and wait... and wait.. and wait...