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07.09.08, 10:46 AM General Topics
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Anyone have any advice on what is really needed to bring to hospital for delivery aside from car seat, standard toiletries and going home clothes for mom & baby? Lists I've found include things like diapers, breast pump, and other things I would think the hospital supplies...I'm trying to avoid bringing a full size suitcase! Delivering at NY Presbyterian Cornell if it matters...TIA [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.09.08, 10:46 AM Flag
 

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Bring your own maxi pads. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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yes, the thinner kind that stick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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no - disposable pants [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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with wings!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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hairbrush, cell phone charger, pen, slippers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Food and a pillow from home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, snacks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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leave the snacks at home. Once in labor you are not allowed to eat anything at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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I would take snacks. I gave birth about 7 pm. Afterward was ravenous--but the kitchen was closed. They had no snacks or anything for me. Dh went out and brought me back something to eat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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ok. I was assuming OP will have a DH at hand. Mine was out to get me pizza and burgers and what not after giving birth right away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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all i wanted for days afterwards was fruit. some fresh fruit may be good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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YES, snacks--bring them!! I gave birth at 6:30pm, got "dinner" (and sandwich and some fruit) and an hour later when I was starving they gave us take out menus!! Yeah, that's exactly what I was wanting to do after having a child!! WTF! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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OR: i needed snacks after having db. i was hungry and stupid dh overslept at home while i was in the hospital and the nurses didn't come around with lunch until late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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^^^ this was day 2 and not the same night i delivered...dh was there! ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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depends upon the hospital [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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the things i was glad i had: cellphone, socks, chapstick, my own pillow and washcloth. the rest is gravy. i wsa happy to wear the hospitals gown, pads, adn net underpants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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At NY Pres 9mo ago when I was there we were given most things (diapers, pads, great witch hazel pads, a radio! etc. I'd suggest flip flops for the shower and cool clothes for you it's hot in there. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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Very helpful since specific to NYP, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Ditto all of this--delivered there last month. DEFINITELY flip flops for shower and walking around. Also take your own nightgowns and sweatpants/tanks. Assuming you don't have a c-section, you'll feel more comfortable in your own clothes. Bring a few bottles of water as well, though DH can run out and get you more. I loved the hospital net underwear and thick nonstick maxipads, fwiw--those were really effective, breathable, and comfortable. Brought a ton home with me, in fact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Thanks for this too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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Sure, GL! One other thing: It was a real drag was waiting for my motrin in the middle of the night (they have to bring it to you and watch you take it every six hours). 3 regular strength advil are the same as the prescription strength they give you. I would have been saved a lot of hassle if I'd known that and brought my own. Also, make sure to ask the nurses for several extra packs of everything you use in the hospital (witch hazel pads, squirt bottles, underwear, pads, etc) to bring home with you. Lifesavers for the first two-three weeks at home with a vaginal delivery. Also loved having the mattress protector pad which I took from the hospital--kept me from sweat- and milk-staining my nice sheets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Yes, bring home a lot of the m [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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^^ "mesh" undies, they are horrid looking but were perfect for the occasion :o) I wore them for the first week or two I think. Then I just bought some full butt undies from Target. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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based on my experience, I would overpack [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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I want to hear about that experience. With all my three births I didn't have to bring anything at all. Everything was provided by the hospital. DH brought me a new change of clothes etc. later on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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Are you at presbyterian up in Washington heights or cornell over on the east side? They've merged. I gave birth at Columbia-Presbyterian when it was called that. Horrible experience. They didn't even have towels for the bathroom. Finally was able to track down one handtowel and a washcloth so I could take a shower--I had to beg for it, and I'm not kidding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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^^based on my experience, I would bring a pillow and pillowcase, a towel, your own tylenol, bottled water, and snacks, plus the usual stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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Cornell at 68th and York [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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bring maxi pads with wings, the ones you get don't have them, if you bring a pillow i would leave it there (i did) who knows what can get on your pillow (hospitals are dirty), cell phone, socks, chapstick, big clothes to wear home, you don't really need anything else but luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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good point about the pillow--I know someone who brought bed bugs home from the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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Very good to know on pillow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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Don't bring the car seat in the beginning--DH will have time to go home for it. You won't need a breast pump (if you have issues, the hospital ones are best anyway) and they'll give you diapers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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Thanks - that what I would have thought, but wouldn't want to get caught off guard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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what you really need is your insurance card and your checkbook. Everything else is rather unimportant the first couple of days (and DH can get that to you after you give birth). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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Bring what you need for labor and have a separate bag packed for your hospital stay and going home and have someone bring that later (and they can take home your labor bag). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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I was totally unprepared my water broke a month before and all I had was my cell phone and was fine,dh brought the carseat and clothes to go home in when I needed them.BTW the hospital pads that get cold are a lifesaver the first day or so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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You can make your own "cold" pads: Buy a pack of really thick Kotex pads, douse each one with witch hazel, and keep them the freezer. They really help in the first 2 days after a vaginal delivery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Good tip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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OP - Thanks to all!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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dont forget the camera!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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Witch Hazel hemerhoid (sp?) pads and that spray-on pain killer. SLR charged me a small fortune for these two items that I could have picked up at the drug store for under $10. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Wait, the hospital will charge you for these things? What is the spray on pain killer...have never heard of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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it's a spray-on antiseptic pain killer -- you can get it in the drug store. And yes, they charge you, and a LOT! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Yes, they charge you, and a LOT! The spray on pain killer might also be an antiseptic, I forget. But it's commonly available in the drug store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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Do they at least tell you before you use this stuff or they give it to you then charge you at the end? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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I got my witch hazel pads for free when I gave birth at Beth Israel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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I was not charged for the Dermaplast spray at SLR last year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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a nursing pillow like My Breast Friend or a Boppy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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Chapstick for during delivery! you breath so much out of your mouth that it really comes in handy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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Bring nipple cream if you are planning on breastfeeding. just had my third and I used Mother Love organic nipple cream and really liked it - I would actually use a few days before -- you can dry out your nipples a lot the first few days breastfeeding and hospital did not have anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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oh, and I think the antiseptic spray referenced above is called Dermoplast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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ankle socks, sports bras, bottled water, face cream and chapstick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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your own ibuprofen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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