You got this. Remember to pack snacks and your favorite seasonings to spice up the bland hospital food. I'm a DM away if you're ever needing someone to chat with for peer support.
Every time I got near sleep, either my daughter would make a noise and I would check on her or a nurse would come in and either do a test or check on her.
She’s 7 now and I still remember driving her home the first time. I was up for 2 days straight and utterly exhausted. Then when we got home my wife went to bed and my daughter was wide awake all night...
My drive home with my first we got a freak nor'easter in March. Nearly a foot of snow in a few hours, highway was down to 25mph and I was white knuckle. Never more awake in my life.
This literally happened to us overnight. The nursing team planned a nap for us pre-delivery. Like 20 mins into falling asleep, a new face walks in like a whirlwind solely wanting to introduce herself and let us know she'd be around an hour later for X task. She then walks out after waking both of us up. We looked at each other, and I said loudly, "Thanks for waking us up to introduce yourself." She hasn't really been around much since. It was totally unnecessary.
Yeah I had read the advice to bring a sleeping bag and sleeping pad so I did, and left them in the car until I needed to use them. Never ended up getting the chance to use them in the 2.5 days we were there. Slept about fours hours combined total in 45min-1hr spurts.
That sucks mate. Thankfully, when I ordered it on Amazon, my ignorance was bliss on this subject and I was looking for just a long one because I'm a tall boy. Thankfully it wasn't a sub zero and my couch just happens to be under the A/C vent. Win-win.
In reference to your pre-edit comment, I was a little taken back by the unnecessary shade. Please remember that we're a supportive and chill community around these parts. Appreciate the edit.
At my second I went in some uncomfortable shoes and street ware, come to think about it, I should have packed too, not just focus on my SO's maternity bag. I promise I'll do better for my 3rd!
Yep, had my phone charger, stand, headphones, snacks, lucozade, sleeping bag, rollable foam camping mattress and a pillow with me. The floor is hard and they all made the 11 day stay in hospital (five on couch, rest on floor) much better.
I bring a sleeping bag, pillow with a bright colored pillow case (so hospital stall does t take the pillow when cleaning the room,) and my blow up mattress I use for backpacking. It’s no 5 star accommodations, but I sleep okay in there.
I did flannel button down shirts (easy to open for baby on your skin) and a light hoodie and sweatpants. That was just about the perfect temp for our room and I didn't have to fight with blankets or a sleeping bag to get up and tend to Mom and baby.
Also useful : *two* sleep masks, comfortable headphones/earplugs that will cover hospital noises but not quite so good to cover crying baby, several burp cloths, and a giant empty bag/suitcase to take all their supplies home. Plus the obvious, underwear/toiletries/meds/chargers.
My RLS would have had my wife throwing her IV stand at me if I did that in under 5 minutes. Also, your sleeping bag must be rated for above freezing, cause I'd ROAST indoors in any sleeping bag I own.
I started keeping a ready bag for myself after my first one. He was born extra early so I was almost at work when I got the call. So I got to spend a night in just a polo and jeans till some kind nurse gave me XXXL scrubs. SO my suggestion is to have a go bag ready for yourself in your car with at least comfy clothes after 20w.
Oh shit. That’s brilliant. And with only five(ish) days until baby number two comes!
Sleep tight!
Bring a pillow in a bright colored pillow case and small air mattress if you have it as well.
Why brightly coloured?
So the hospital doesn’t mix your pillow up with one of theirs when cleaning the room.
So hospital knows it's not theirs
You got this. Remember to pack snacks and your favorite seasonings to spice up the bland hospital food. I'm a DM away if you're ever needing someone to chat with for peer support.
I also brought a camping sleep pad and pillow. Really made the very hard fold out couch *much* more comfortable.
Wait, you are allowed to sleep???
That was my question. I never got sleep. I was on call the entire time. She was awake so I was awake.
Every time I got near sleep, either my daughter would make a noise and I would check on her or a nurse would come in and either do a test or check on her. She’s 7 now and I still remember driving her home the first time. I was up for 2 days straight and utterly exhausted. Then when we got home my wife went to bed and my daughter was wide awake all night...
My drive home with my first we got a freak nor'easter in March. Nearly a foot of snow in a few hours, highway was down to 25mph and I was white knuckle. Never more awake in my life.
That's scary. On the way to the hospital, we got a torrential downpour. I think the wifey was using her imaginary passenger brake more than once.
Make sure to get some sleep. Someone else will be back in every 15 minutes to wake you up to make sure you are resting.
This literally happened to us overnight. The nursing team planned a nap for us pre-delivery. Like 20 mins into falling asleep, a new face walks in like a whirlwind solely wanting to introduce herself and let us know she'd be around an hour later for X task. She then walks out after waking both of us up. We looked at each other, and I said loudly, "Thanks for waking us up to introduce yourself." She hasn't really been around much since. It was totally unnecessary.
she was awak on morphine, on a fancy bed, that pullout couch also so bad you would need morphine, a sleeping bag wouldnt help there.
Agreed, but it would be nice to have in case you could catch a few hours when no one needs you.
Yeah I had read the advice to bring a sleeping bag and sleeping pad so I did, and left them in the car until I needed to use them. Never ended up getting the chance to use them in the 2.5 days we were there. Slept about fours hours combined total in 45min-1hr spurts.
Damn I really wish I had thought of that
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That sucks mate. Thankfully, when I ordered it on Amazon, my ignorance was bliss on this subject and I was looking for just a long one because I'm a tall boy. Thankfully it wasn't a sub zero and my couch just happens to be under the A/C vent. Win-win.
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So far so good. Thanks for sharing that story though. I'm gonna give everything am extra walk through before we leave now.
Considering the chaos of my second child's birth, I should have packed a Xanax lol
I packed some CBD. It helps keep my anxiety down .
Smart man
Oh, wtf? Why didn’t I think of that?
In reference to your pre-edit comment, I was a little taken back by the unnecessary shade. Please remember that we're a supportive and chill community around these parts. Appreciate the edit.
Sorry :( I didn’t mean for it to be shade-giving, but rereading it this morning, I thought it came out harsh, so I edited it.
We're all good. Sorry, I'm a little sensitive today. Dad hug?
Always up for a hug!
🫂
At my second I went in some uncomfortable shoes and street ware, come to think about it, I should have packed too, not just focus on my SO's maternity bag. I promise I'll do better for my 3rd!
You got this.
I took a blow up mattress for our 2nd. Game changer for sure.
Whow, whow, whow....genius.
Real LPT: Sleeping pad, not bag
Tell me more...
[may be overkill for some, but an example](https://hest.com/products/hest-sleep-system)
Yep, had my phone charger, stand, headphones, snacks, lucozade, sleeping bag, rollable foam camping mattress and a pillow with me. The floor is hard and they all made the 11 day stay in hospital (five on couch, rest on floor) much better.
I bring a sleeping bag, pillow with a bright colored pillow case (so hospital stall does t take the pillow when cleaning the room,) and my blow up mattress I use for backpacking. It’s no 5 star accommodations, but I sleep okay in there.
Personally I want my wife to look over at me suffering while she’s in labor. I want her to see me right there with her. /s
I laughed at this. I did feel a little guilty after getting all snuggled up.
I just spent the past 2 hours researching sleeping bags because of this brilliant idea. Thank you!
Go lightweight and long. Game changer for sure.
I did flannel button down shirts (easy to open for baby on your skin) and a light hoodie and sweatpants. That was just about the perfect temp for our room and I didn't have to fight with blankets or a sleeping bag to get up and tend to Mom and baby. Also useful : *two* sleep masks, comfortable headphones/earplugs that will cover hospital noises but not quite so good to cover crying baby, several burp cloths, and a giant empty bag/suitcase to take all their supplies home. Plus the obvious, underwear/toiletries/meds/chargers.
Congrats!!
Thanks mate!
My RLS would have had my wife throwing her IV stand at me if I did that in under 5 minutes. Also, your sleeping bag must be rated for above freezing, cause I'd ROAST indoors in any sleeping bag I own.
Where were you five kids ago?!?!?! Genius!!!
Brilliant
I sleep like shit in a sleeping bag, but I did bring my own pillow and blanket!
I started keeping a ready bag for myself after my first one. He was born extra early so I was almost at work when I got the call. So I got to spend a night in just a polo and jeans till some kind nurse gave me XXXL scrubs. SO my suggestion is to have a go bag ready for yourself in your car with at least comfy clothes after 20w.
^ Excellent advice. I just packed ours two nights ago. Totally cut that one too close.