Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

Hi!

My brother and his wife are having a c-section scheduled tomorrow morning (the cord is around the baby's neck and they want her out Soon)

Anyway, for those of you who have had a c-section, what did you need at the hospital? What did the dads need that they wished they had?

Thank you so much for your help!!
Almost Aunt Danielle

Re: Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

My own pillows and a robe... with the drugs you are on and being attentive to your new baby there isnt much time for anything else.

Re: Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

I had; My own pillows (if she is bfing an extra pillow will help A LOT), my own nightgown and robe and a towel! The hospital towels stink.

Also, because of all the drugs that are given often the women needs a bit of time to sleep without vistors. I think that is also important to give...time without vistors.

Re: Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

GAS-X!!!!!!!!!! You are very gassy after.

For the mommy if she has long hair a ponytail holder. I was dying in the hospital because I forgot mine.

Make-up some mommies like to look there best. (I brought it & never used any)

Re: Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

Tracy - I saw pics of me after... like 2 hours after she was born. HOLY SCAREY!!!

Re: Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

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Posted by kptoys

Tracy - I saw pics of me after... like 2 hours after she was born. HOLY SCAREY!!!

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Re: Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

bloated, broken blood vessles, hair a wreck, tired and on morphine... what a day... actually best day of my life

im looking for a pic

Message edited 2/24/2004 9:02:48 PM.

Re: Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

awwww.... :) thanks!!! She is SOOO nervous, we are just trying to calm her down but she's a wreck, and my brother's a wreck, but I will tell her all of these Great ideas...

I will let you ladies know when she's born!!!

(We already know it's a girl!!) :)

Danielle

Re: Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

If she is planning on BF'd a boppy is wonderful.

Magazines because she will be in for a few days.

Snacks and drinks

Re: Scheduled C-section... what should mom and dad bring to the hospital?

Definitely your own pillows - after that, it's pretty much the same as you would pack your bag if you didn't know you were having a c-sec. I would definitely bring flip flops and comfy p.j.'s and don't forget the baby book so they can put the footprints right in there!!