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MinMuf1 · 12-13-2007, 08:28 AM

Yeah!!! It does sound like you’re body is preparing for the big day. Spotting can be a sign of separation of the mucus plug or something serious. Please make sure you alert your Obstetrician. Among other things, I am also Certified Doula. And, here is a brief list of things that I suggest that all Mothers pack in their bags for the big day: (Please understand that this list is mainly geared towards Mothers choosing to try natural child birth.)

LABORING LIST
Chapped Stick or Vaseline Lip Therapy – For those parched, dry lips from breathing
Ice Pops, Lollipops and Breath Mints – You will usually not be allowed to eat until after the baby is born and ice chips can get boring FAST
Focal point item of Mother’s choice
MP3 Player or CD Player with music of Mother’s choice for mental soothing
Favorite pillow or body pillow used during third trimester
One or two hand held massagers – For relieving lower back pain
Microwaveable heating pad – Also temporarily relieves lower back pain
Ice pack, water bottle or hand held fan – Mother will switch from being cold one minute to burning hot the next
Trail mix, fruit cups, etc. – Quick snacks for Dad or Labor Coach; they need energy too
Favorite book, magazine, deck of cards, etc. – Unless Mother arrives at the hospital in active labor, there will be quite a bit of waiting
Camera or Camcorder

AFTER BIRTH LIST
Change of clothes for Dad or Labor Coach – The birthing process IS messy
Front Button Night Gown or PJs – For ease of breast feeding
Bath Robe
Slippers or Socks with treads – Keeps Mother’s feet toasty
Sanitary Napkins – The hospital issue is excessively large, bulky and long
Hair Brush
Comb
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Make up
Deodorant
3-4 Panties
3-4 Bras – Front flap opening or a size or two larger than your norm at the time of birth – Your breasts will usually increase in size within 24 hours of delivery
Breast Pads
Going Home - Clothing that Mother wore at or near beginning of second trimester. Mother’s rarely go right back to their pre-pregnancy size upon discharge from the hospital.
Baby’s going home clothing
Car Seat

I’m wishing you a quick, smooth, easy delivery!

12-13-2007, 08:28 AM	#70
MinMuf1 Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,256	Yeah!!! It does sound like you’re body is preparing for the big day. Spotting can be a sign of separation of the mucus plug or something serious. Please make sure you alert your Obstetrician. Among other things, I am also Certified Doula. And, here is a brief list of things that I suggest that all Mothers pack in their bags for the big day: (Please understand that this list is mainly geared towards Mothers choosing to try natural child birth.) LABORING LIST Chapped Stick or Vaseline Lip Therapy – For those parched, dry lips from breathing Ice Pops, Lollipops and Breath Mints – You will usually not be allowed to eat until after the baby is born and ice chips can get boring FAST Focal point item of Mother’s choice MP3 Player or CD Player with music of Mother’s choice for mental soothing Favorite pillow or body pillow used during third trimester One or two hand held massagers – For relieving lower back pain Microwaveable heating pad – Also temporarily relieves lower back pain Ice pack, water bottle or hand held fan – Mother will switch from being cold one minute to burning hot the next Trail mix, fruit cups, etc. – Quick snacks for Dad or Labor Coach; they need energy too Favorite book, magazine, deck of cards, etc. – Unless Mother arrives at the hospital in active labor, there will be quite a bit of waiting Camera or Camcorder AFTER BIRTH LIST Change of clothes for Dad or Labor Coach – The birthing process IS messy Front Button Night Gown or PJs – For ease of breast feeding Bath Robe Slippers or Socks with treads – Keeps Mother’s feet toasty Sanitary Napkins – The hospital issue is excessively large, bulky and long Hair Brush Comb Toothbrush and Toothpaste Make up Deodorant 3-4 Panties 3-4 Bras – Front flap opening or a size or two larger than your norm at the time of birth – Your breasts will usually increase in size within 24 hours of delivery Breast Pads Going Home - Clothing that Mother wore at or near beginning of second trimester. Mother’s rarely go right back to their pre-pregnancy size upon discharge from the hospital. Baby’s going home clothing Car Seat I’m wishing you a quick, smooth, easy delivery!