Hospital Bag Packing: Oily Edition

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I promised that this was coming! It’s been a labor of love though, no pun intended, because I am packing all sorts of oily goodness this third time around. Here’s the thing, just like I said my other hospital packing guide, I am a person who would prefer to err on the side of over-prepared rather than wishing I had something and not have it. Especially in a time like labor, you don’t want to be wishing you had something to give you that extra support you are needing and not have it with you. Now, I don’t think being over-prepared always means over-packing. I have a teeny tiny carry on size suitcase that has everything I need for me and baby during labor and recovery. In my opinion that’s pretty good! So in addition to the other things I feel I might need, I created a guide of all the oily things I’m packing up and lugging to the hospital with me this time around. Plus, I plan on writing an update after I give birth just to see what I actually did use and what I maybe could have lived without.

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3rd Trimester Favorites

This trimester has been the toughest for sure for me. I’m actually surprised I’m saying this because I was sick for the entire first trimester (and then some) but it’s true. My body is fatigued, in pain, and I’ve been dealing with all sorts of annoying health things that the doctors can only explain as “one of those weird things that is just part of pregnancy”. That’s what you want to hear after waiting in urgent care for hours because they were worried it was pre-term labor,  right? Anyway, I have 10 days left until due date but as I’ve learned, this baby will come in his own time. Sully came a week early and Elouise came a week late, so who knows what this kiddo is going to do. Maybe he’ll actually come on his due date? We shall see! In the meantime I rounded up the things I’ve been gravitating toward this trimester.

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Babymoon Bliss

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “babymoon” before. I know I for sure didn’t make it up, but I did take advantage of the face that society has coined a term for the important time a couple spends enjoying each other’s company before welcoming a new baby into the family. We had one before Elouise came, but didn’t end up getting to have one before Sully arrived. I think that first was was really meaningful because it was our first baby and I think we felt this one was almost equally important because brining a third baby into our family is going to mean we’re becoming a circus. Mom and Dad are going to be outnumbered and life as we know it will change big time. So we did things right this time and drove a few hours north to Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara.

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8 “No DIY Necessary” Homemade Halloween Costumes

So, you might remember my post about Halloween Costumes last year. I did a ton of fun and super easy DIY costumes using our favorite clothing pieces from Primary and it was a huge hit! We had so much fun creating them that I wanted to do it again this year. Then I remembered that I am super pregnant and re-evaluated my life. I almost just threw in the towel on the whole thing but then I came up with an even better idea to make even easier homemade costumes. You did’t think it was possible did you? Well, I’m here to tell you that there will be no sewing, hot gluing, painting, cutting, or anything crafty for these costumes. All you’ll need to do is hit up your favorite store’s Halloween section or bargain section and grab one or two pieces. I didn’t spend more than $10 for the accessories for any of these costumes. Mom win!

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Hospital Bag Packing (The Third Time Around)

This is my third time packing a hospital bag and I’ve realized that you really don’t “need” much at all. There are tons of things however that will make your stay a little bit easier and more comfortable. Typically in life I am all about keeping it simple but I tend to also be an over-packer. It’s a weird combination, I’m aware, but especially when it comes to something like giving birth I’d much rather have a bigger bag than regret that I didn’t bring something along. The things I’m sharing are obviously the things that are my own personal choices that I know will create a comfortable environment for me and my hubby. So, take these lists with a grain of salt and go with your gut when you’re packing. I’m going to include a list of items for during labor and one for items I pack for recovery.

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