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What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

February 8, 2021February 7, 2021 ourfamsdailylife

Hi Guys!

Although i’m not planning on having a hospital birth with baby number 6, i have had 5 hospital births in the past, so i thought today i would share what i usually would pack in my hospital bag.

There are a lot of these “what to pack in hospital bag lists” out there, but i feel like most of them are a little bit much. So if you like things simple and basic, like me, then this list is for you.

*I will note that i have never had a c-section, so you might want to add other items to your bag if you are having a c-section.*

What to pack in your hospital bag

For Mom:

Cell phone charger
Nursing Bra
A comfortable going home outfit (pj’s, yoga pants, etc.)
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Hairbrush & hair ties
Chapstick

For Baby:

A going home outfit
Diapers (if your hospital doesn’t provide them, my hospital did provide them)

That’s it, that’s all you need!

*Stock photo provided by Unsplash.*

38 Weeks Pregnant {Baby #6 Update}

February 1, 2021 ourfamsdailylife

Hi Guys!

Today i’m sharing another baby #6 update!

Today i’m 38 weeks and 1 day pregnant with baby #6. I just got back from my midwife appointment and everything looks good with baby & me.

I’ve gained a total of 25 pounds so far with this pregnancy. I’m measuring right at 38 weeks.

Baby is still in head down position. Baby’s heartbeat was strong and good.

At this point we are just waiting around for me to go into labor.

There’s not a ton to update on. I’m not really having any cravings or new symptoms.

I’m just really getting excited to have this baby. I can’t wait to meet him!

Home Birth Supplies

January 27, 2021 ourfamsdailylife

Hi Guys!

Today i’m sharing all the home birth supplies i have been gathering over the past several weeks.

My midwife gave me a list of everything needed for my home birth, so all these things were on that list. *I will try to link as many things as possible, to make it easier for you to find in case you are also having a home birth.*

Hydrogen Peroxide
Cookie Sheets (2 of them, large size)
Medium Sized Bowls (2 of them)
Large Garbage Bags (2 of them)
Gallon Sized Ziploc Bags (2 of them)
Laundry Basket
Rapid Read Digital Thermometer
Flashlight
Witch Hazel Frozen Pads
Ibuprofen
Shower Curtains (2 of them)
Birth Pool Liner
Arnica Tablets
Bach’s Rescue Remedy Tincture
AfterEase Tincture
Small Fish Net
Herbal Sitz Bath
Dark Colored Sheets (2 sets of them)
Towels (6) and Wash Cloths (8)
Cotton Receiving Blankets (10)
In His Hands Birth Kit – My midwife has a special custom birth kit on this site.

Some items i already had on hand, like the laundry basket for example. Other items i had never even heard of before, like Arnica Tablets for example.

Getting ready for this home birth has definitely been an experience. I can’t wait until baby is born, so i can share how my first ever home birth & natural birth went. As i’m sure it’s going to be an incredible experience.

*Stock photo provided by Unsplash. This post may contain affiliate links.*

37 Weeks Pregnant {Baby #6 Update}

January 25, 2021January 27, 2021 ourfamsdailylife

Hi Guys!

Today i’m sharing an update on baby #6.

Last week my midwife came out to my house to get a feel of the space we will be birthing in and also to check that i’ve gathered all my home birth supplies.

While she was here, she did my regular checkup and everything is looking great with baby & me.

At my 34 week checkup i was measuring 2 weeks ahead (36 weeks), but at my 36 week checkup i was measuring right at 36 weeks.

As far as symptoms go, i’ve been having more and more contractions. I’ve also been having a lot of morning sickness, which i’ve never experienced 3rd trimester morning sickness before with any of my other pregnancies. It’s also been harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.

That’s about it for this update, not much else to share. I will now be doing weekly updates until baby is born, so be sure to check back next week to see how things are going.