MY HOSPITAL BAG (2nd time!) - what I *WISH* I packed the 1st time + the PERFECT going-home outfit

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My husband had THE BEST idea for our bag: Protein Shakes. At least at our hospital, you're not allowed any food while in active labor. This is fine if you're an easy, fast labor...but for all the mama's that labor around the clock you know how exhausting it is. I was allowed to drink anything I wanted and the hospital kept offering juice as sugar energy, but I FAR preferred to avoid that sugar crash and packed several premixed protein drinks that we just poured over ice. I've never seen another mama mention this and I think it's such an easy and brilliant addition.

As a 22 year old with no plans of having a baby soon, I'm still here watching! Wishing you a safe, smooth delivery!

At 23 weeks pregnant, your videos has definitely helped a lot. I’m a new mom to be to a baby girl, and I have no clue to much. My mom passed in 2020 so i’m learning from friends and videos like yours. Thank you for making videos like this, it’s so helpful and very much needed!

L&D nurse here 👋🏻 leave the nursing cover up (we have to see and assess ur latch anyway) Take the sweater and definitely the heating pad tho. As far as the ink prints we usually do the feet but babies have a reflex that when something touches their palms they close their fingers. My advice is to wait to do hand prints till this reflex goes away. Recommendation is no pacies till breast feeding is established (just recommendation do as u please 😊) also don’t forget ur ID. You did an amazing job I love all ur videos and can not wait to learn her name!

Do I have kids? Nope. Am I pregnant? Nope. Will I ever have kids? Probably not. But did I watch this video from start to finish? Yes, yes I did. I'm so excited for you guys. I can't wait to find out her name. You're in my prayers. Hoping for a smooth, safe delivery.

You are so right, they break you in the hospital. I lost all modesty when I had my first baby. I didn’t care who was in the room I did what I had to do. Yes take the heating pad! As an old L&D, postpartum & Nursery nurse you did a great job packing you got all the must haves. Well tell Tyler not to forget the hard candy/mints, chewing gum too.

I used a hospital heating pad and it was amazing for back labor. I also packed some makeup but didn't use any (I'm still glad I packed it though). I highly recommend having a special body wash (maybe a mini from lush or something) to make that first shower extra luxurious. It helped boost my mood so much.

This grabbed my heart, I'm 65, so it's been a while since I had my baby :) I am so loving how you've thought of everything, I am putting all the best intentions (prayers) for you and your family during this time! I am so excited, I hope you take comfort that you have all of us sending you love during this time!

One tip for Tyler (and since this is your 2nd time this may be a no brainer) make sure he wears his most COMFORTABLE sneakers for the hospital since he could be standing by the bedside for hours while you are in active labor. Good luck Jessica, so excited for you to expand your sweet fam :)

I’m a 55 year old woman. My daughter is going through reproductive surgeries right now. I am watching in faith that I’ll be helping her pack for having a baby in the near future!

I say yes to the heating pad because everyone forgets to talk about the whole contractions after birth are a thing, BUT also the contractions while breastfeeding and they’re said to get more intense the more kids you have. I feel like no one ever mentions this, so that heating pad could be a lifesaver during that!

I would always bring a small gift to give the older child or children from the baby. Makes them feel special.

I am 37 weeks pregnant with my first and the hospital bag is packed but I keep watching these videos out of paranoia that we're forgetting something. This was VERY reassuring so thank you!!

Lol I’m watching this, 4 months postpartum and my husband literally forgot to put my bag in the car to bring to the hospital 😅 and when we found out, my labor was progressing too quick for him to go home and grab it 😅 Lol. By Gods grace I chose not to be upset and the hospital had what I needed. He went and got it the next day after baby was born:) really you don’t need much! Having a fresh outfit to wear after is definitely a must-have:)

Coming here to say that your suggestions made my hospital stay SO much better a couple of weeks ago! I bought the robe, PJs (or at least a version of them), socks, underwear, nursing tanks, and some baby supplies you recommended. I also used your suggestions to pack the remainder of the bag. I was there for four days and three nights and I used EVERYTHING. Thank you so much!

I had my daughter 2 months ago. I would add Tylenol/snacks for Tyler. :) I can’t wait to find out her name!

I do not know why I always watch hospital bag videos. I’m 45, have no kids, and had a hysterectomy so that ship has sailed! 😂 but it fascinates me to see what you mamas need for your labor adventure. Best of luck to you. Have a safe and healthy delivery!

I only have one child and he’s 15, but I remember the first shower after I had him was the BEST shower of my life! Praying for a safe and healthy delivery! 💙 from Kentucky

This video came at the perfect time! I am 35 weeks and my husband is FINALLY home from deployment! I’ve been so worried and stressed my whole pregnancy. I feel light as air and like I can finally relax, be happy, and get excited about this baby coming 💖 Not that I wasn’t excited this whole time but the nerves were overwhelming. I got the lulibebe diaper bag for Christmas because we also have a 21 month old and I already love it so much!! The duffel bag is also gorgeous. Congratulations and best of luck to you Jessica and Tyler!!! 🙏💖💖