Hospital Bag ready. Set. Go.

Little Zoey Faith is officially full term! Entering 37 weeks, I have found myself in the famous nesting stage bubble. I have everything washed, folded, plugged in, and set up. So I wanted to share what I was able to put together for the hospital bag and diaper bag. With Isabella coming a little sooner than expected at 36 weeks, my hospital bag was not completely up to par to Pinterest's standards. Now that it's my second time, I've learned to be a minimalist and bring just what I need. Here goes…

Hospital Bag (Links attached)

1. Spanks (Similar). this is number one on my list to getting back to your fine self. Once you give birth, your body may look like a raisin or a deflating balloon. It's best to start putting everything back together again with the help of this awesome sucker.

2. Slippers, flipflops, and comfy thick socks. Simple; you will be walking on some questionable floors.

3. Towel. you will not be giving birth in a hotel. Bring your own thick, comfy towel(s). Something you can actually wrap around you.

4. Robe. You will be having friends and family and doctors and nurses visiting, wrap yourself up quickly with a nice, sleek robe. Sometimes we want to look appropriate with a decent outfit and good bra when we have guests, a robe is a quick fix for this quick visits.

4. Pajama set. A nursing-friendly, preferably button up pajama works best. Maybe not your old high school flannel Winnie The Pooh pajamas. Something nice and grown up always feels good.

5. Toiletries.  This includes gigantic pads, wash cloth/sponge will be needed. Or anything else you can think of that you would travel with because…. you are not at the Hilton.

6. Nursing Bra. As you begin your breast feeding journey, a comfy nursing bra is a  must. No need for anything fancy, you will be wearing it for hours and get some stains on it. Found my two pack at Walmart. #Nice.

7. Panties. Granny panties preferably. You will need the support and the comfort. Something cheap will do. If you have a vaginal birth, you will need all the panties and extra large pads you can get.

8. A going home outfit. Something comfy, pretty, and not too over the top to ride home in.

Now, I read a lot and looked up what other moms were bringing, and from experience, you don't really need your iPad, stool softener, or your boppy pillow. The hospital will provide plenty of pads, weird stocking undies if you need them, pain killers, and stool softener. you will be pretty busy with the baby and your visitors to need your iPad or Nook or other sources of entertainment. You smart phone will do just fine. I plan on bringing my own pads and undies just incase I don't feel like wear a boat of a pad and I may want to feel some cotton on my tush. But have the variety.

Diaper Bag

1. Warm one piece pajama. Baby is still adjusting to this cold new world.

2. Two or three Newborn diapers and wipes. (stores give a sample amount when you open a registry)

3. Blankets. Thick and thin. swaddle size and larger. I can't resist wrapping them up like a hotdog in these gorgeous blankets.

4. Hand sanitizer. Germs Be Gone.

5. Beanies, mittens, and socks. Keep them warm.

6. Pack of onesies and pants. Comfy baby clothes is an obvious must.

7. Cute take home outfit. This was actually Isabella's. I'm glad I saved it and now my second little girl gets to wear it home! (Tearful emoji here)

8. Cute headbands. Because she's a girl for a reason.

9. Nursing pads, Breast therapy, Nipple healing ointment. All these nursing products are a major must, between leaking breasts and a latching newborn, you're going to need all the help you can get.

10. Big Sister shirt. (Similar) If applicable. I couldn't resist this adorable Big Sister shirt for Isabella. all the pictures I'll be taking of the two of them, it seemed perfect. I also bought her a small toy to not only entertain her for a while (she's almost 2 years old.. so you already know) and to have a gift just for her from her little sister. (Tearful emoji here again).

You will not need a week's worth of diapers and wipes, or lotion and soap and wash clothes. The hospital provides tons of it. and since you're paying for it, take as many as you can home. I won't tell.

I hope this was helpful and good luck on D Day!!!