What did YOU need when you got home from the hospital?

What did YOU need when you got home from the hospital?

We all have lists and lists of what baby needs, but I am curious what made you feel better or what 'supplies' you needed.
I was thinking of getting mother's milk tea and I heard witch hazel on cotton helps 'special' areas feel better....anything else?
I also have the house being cleaned while I am in the hospital so I don't have to worry about that right away.

Too bad you cannot buy 'sleep'

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Mother's Milk Tea is good and so is Fenugreek (it is an herbal supplement you take like a vitamin)...it really helped me

Okay, some of this is a little unpleasant, so be warned...but, someone has to tell you this stuff!

I also needed one of those soft cushion 'donuts' to sit on b/c my bottom was sore...you can pick those up at the pharmacy. Also, a sitz bath REALLY comes in handy to soothe the 'special' areas. I know for me, I did not feel comfortable sitting in the bathtub during those early recovery days, so the sitz bath got a lot of use. I don't know who told you the witch hazel thing, but I stuck with plain warm water, and that was just fine.

Also, ask your midwife if she can get you a prescription for a stool softener (sorry TMI). NOT a laxative - just a softener, so that your bowel movements after the birth are not difficult. The LAST thing you want to have to do is strain...

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Dumb question- I have NO clue what a sitz bath is. I think I do but do you have to buy some special thing to do it in? Or some special solution?

I agree, NO straining after having a baby. So, I will ask for the Rx at my next appoitment. I don't want to have to 'run' out for that kind of stuff. You want to have that all ready to go

Is the donut pillow, like a boppy pillow for a mommy?

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what's mother's milk tea and fenugreek?

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Jenny, they are herbal supplements that have been known to help promote the production of breast milk.

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Jodi

I just thought of another thing you'll need (and you'll want to bring some to the hospital too!)....a large box of the largest, most super absorbent, self-adhesive maxi pads known to womankind!

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Some friends told me to make sure you take some from the hosptial since they get different ones then CVS carries.
And I cannot imagine poor Scott looking down 'that' aisle and saying to himself 'are pantylines more absorbent that these?' He would end up calling me from his cell phone, from the aisle, telling me that there are too many and he has no clue or buying one of each box

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Michele, I would definitely buy some before you go to the hospital...JMO.

And, the ones that my hospital had were the 'old fashioned' kind that women used to use belts with, so no adhesive. I did not like the hospital ones, b/c they did not stay in place - and no wings (I like the 'wings' ones)

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A NEW BODY!!

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Lol Claud-my hospital just got the maxis with adhesive. I remember one time last year getting my period and having nothing with me and having to use one of the old kinds-oh my, I felt like I had a friggin comforter between my legs

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I think Always needs to make some promotional calls on the hospitals I will get some on my next CVS trip...or better yet...pretend that I need Scott to get them for me I am also a fan of the wings...I have some overnights- are those good enough?

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I thought it takes a while for AF to come after your baby is born especially if you breastfeed.

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NovemberSue, you don't need the maxis for AF, but for the bleeding that occurs after you give birth.

What about nursing pads?? My sister had me run out to the drug store and pick up nursing pads, Tylenol, and Overnight Maxis.

What about a heating pad for lower back? Might come in handy.

A nice brand new warm and comfy robe from Victoria's Secret. Why not?! You earned it.

Good luck to all you mommies to be!!

ETS: My mom always tells me that her doctor told her to use Tucks and put one on the 'special area' to help the discomfort. She said it really worked well.

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We just got a freezer for our garage (which is off of the kitchen) and I am going to begin the 'cook and freeze' process in early November. Also, my stepmom is only 15 minutes away and I am sure she will bring me some food too

I am going to bring some of my own maxis to the hospital just in case I hate the ones they have.

I have a heating pad and ice packs already in the house. And I just got 3 new PJs- 1 nursing gown with a matching lite robe, 1 long flannel nightshirt and 1 top/bottom set. All will work with nursing the baby. Oh, and I got new slippers too- comfty, cozy ones A new robe....might tell Scott that would be a nice touch too.

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kmcwed: Oh! Thanks. I didn't know that.

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