hospital bag...

there are so many lists online of what to pack in your hospital bag.  i am a minimal packer, so i don't feel the need to go overboard, but after looking over all the lists and talking to my mommy friends, these are the essentials i will be bringing with me...

1. snacks!!!  i hear you should have some easy go to snacks like granola bars, protein bars and even some candy (for a quick sugar pick me up).  you should also include some change for vending machines in case the hospital cafeteria is closed.

2.  toiletries!!!  seems pretty self explanatory, but i am bringing travel sized shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, chap stick, deodorant and plenty of hair ties (i hear this is a must have!!!).

3.  going home outfit for baby.  i am bringing both a newborn size and a 0-3 month size.  i hear they have long fingernails at birth and the hospital is not allowed to cut them, so i am also bringing the baby mittens so she does not scratch her face. 

4. nursing bra & tank top, non slip socks, robe, underwear and comfy clothes for me.  i am hoping i did well at target for some nursing bras and tank tops (they seemed like the most comfortable options in the fitting room).  i am only bringing one set (as well as nursing pads) since i want to make sure i like what i bought before taking the tags off of the rest.  i ended up buying 3 nursing bras and 2 tank tops from there.  i hear the tank tops are great!  they have straps that come undone like a nursing bra, but give you some support and i think i will also like sleeping in them.  in case you end up walking around the hospital to get labor going, i may want my own bathrobe and non slip socks.  i also am bringing a pair of pajama bottoms and yoga pants.  this may be overkill, but i am really not sure what i will be comfortable in post delivery and going home.  i should also include a tshirt and boxers for jarad, i think he might appreciate it.

5.  phone charger!!!  this is essential!  we should really bring 2 of them, one for each phone!  gotta be able to send those family and friend updates and snap some pics!

6.  birth plan.  i have my wishes saved in an app on my phone, and jarad and i have discussed them so he is aware as well.  i have already pre-registered for the hospital online, but i will also bring a copy of my insurance just in case and the name/information of our pediatrician for bowie. 

7.  properly installed car seat and blanket for bowie.

***a couple of things i may throw in the car last minute would be my own pillow (as i hear hospital pillows are not very comfortable and her boppy (nursing pillow).  my sister in law made a good point that with all the hospital germs she didn't want to bring the boppy with her, so that is why i may throw it in the car (if my head is clear) and decide later if i need it or not.  i think that is it for now, but if any of you mommy's see that i missed any key items, please let me know!***