Ultimate Hospital Packing List

Baby is Ready. . . Are You?

This is part two of my Ultimate Hospital Packing List, in case you missed it here was my post for baby's bag. Now it's Mommy's turn! Mom's bag is even more important for the big day, the last thing you want when your mid-labour, or evening the first few hours of your newborn is for one of your loved ones to have to run back home to grab something you forgot. Here's a list I've compiled of the curtails you'll need for your stay in the hospital:

Toilettres:

• Hair ties, clips and bobby pins
• Chapstick
• Tissues
• Face Wipes/ Makeup remover
• Hand Wipes
• Toothbrushes
• Nail file
• Razor
• Lotion
• Prenatal Vitamins
• Advil (for Dad)

Clothing:

• Nursing Bra(s)
• Nursing Tank tops (3)
• Yoga Pants
• Socks
• Comfy Pajamas (3)
• Going home outfit- mine is a comfy jersey maxi dress!
• Flip flops
• Underwear

Comfort:

• Snacks (granola bars, suckers, trail mix)
• Water Bottle
• Slippers
• Pillow
• Kindle/ Books/ iPad/ Magazines/Other entertainment

If your like me, a lot of your essentials are things you use everyday and can't be packed until the very last minute, don't stress Mamma's! Here's a "It's Time" Print out I made with a list of the last minute grabs as well as important contact information and address info. Just in case one or both of you are a bit panicked in the moment it will help make sure nothing gets left behind or forgotten!

(Just copy and paste this into a word document, add your personal info, print and you're all set!)

It's Time!

IMPORTANT CONTACT & ADDRESS INFO

Doctor Information:  NAME   (COMPANY)

                                            ADDRESS HERE

                                                OFFICE: (   )     -         CELL: (   )   -       

Pampered Pregnancy/Support Person: NAME   (Coach)

                                                TEL: (    )     -         Ext.  #     

                                                                        

Hospital Information:  MEDICAL CENTER

                                               ADDRESS HERE

                                                TEL: (    )     -      

*Emergency Hospital Location: CLOSER LOCATION IF APPLICABLE

                                                           ADDRESS HERE

                                                            TEL: (    )     -      

DON’T FORGET TO BRING

·      Purse:

        o   Insurance card

o   ID

      o   House Keys

     o   Chapstick

          ·      Hospital Bag

    ·      Baby Bag

             ·      Phone chargers

                ·      Hospital Records

           ·      Make-up Bag

       ·      Toothpaste

       ·      Hair brush

·      Pillow

          ·      Water Bottle

  ·      Slippers

      ·      Flip Flops

·      Snacks

PEOPLE TO LET KNOW THE BABY IS ON HIS/HER WAY

FAMILY

FIRST & LAST NAME:        HOUSE    (    )       -    

                                                CELL (    )      -     

FIRST & LAST NAME:        HOUSE    (    )       -    

                                                CELL (    )      -     

FIRST & LAST NAME:        HOUSE    (    )       -    

                                                CELL (    )      -     

FIRST & LAST NAME:        HOUSE    (    )       -    

                                                CELL (    )      -     

FIRST & LAST NAME:        HOUSE    (    )       -    

                                                CELL (    )      -         

                                               

FRIENDS

FIRST & LAST NAME:        HOUSE    (    )       -    

                                                CELL (    )      -     

FIRST & LAST NAME:        HOUSE    (    )       -    

                                                CELL (    )      -     

FIRST & LAST NAME:        HOUSE    (    )       -    

                                                CELL (    )      -     

PEOPLE TO LET KNOW THE BABY IS HERE

FIRST & LAST NAME:         CELL (    )      -     

FIRST & LAST NAME:         CELL (    )      -     

FIRST & LAST NAME:         CELL (    )      -     

FIRST & LAST NAME:         CELL (    )      -     

Stick it on the fridge or on top of your hospital bag so it's easy to find. 

But most importantly, take a deep breath and Good-luck Mommas! 

DIY Furniture Make Over

A dresser into a changing table

I'm dubbing it "Make it-Monday" here at Midwest Girl as a designated day to post all my favorite DIYs. So for the first official 'Make it-Monday' project I'm bringing you an easy up-cycle technique you can use to create the perfect changing table for your baby out of an old dresser or use the idea to make over any of your worn but loved furniture pieces for an updated, fresh look!

We had an old dresser from the 70's I found in a little shop that I took the back mirror off of and painted black to make into a coffee bar which we have used and enjoyed for a few years. As you can see below it was pretty worn and battered from several moves.  

I removed the wheels on the bottom, because as convenient as it was to have a rolling bar, I didn't want baby going anywhere during a diaper change! Depending on the type of finish you have on your furniture you might need to sand everything down to get a clean application that will stay. Remove all drawers or moveable pieces and paint them separately so nothing will stick together. I invested in a white paint that was both paint and primer (great for less coats) and that was wipeable for easy cleaning.  

I gave everything a thick two coats and let dry for a full day. The bottom set of drawers look like they are two but really it's just one deep drawer. I didn't want up to six drawer pulls for one drawer, I thought it was a bit excessive, so I used wood filler to cover the bottom row of holes. Follow the directions and let sit as long as needed. Sand down smooth then paint over and viola, no more holes!

I picked up an array of drawer pulls at Hobby Lobby and Lowes. I wanted it to look shabby chic, so I went with an assortment of crystal, white, pink and turquoise to match the rest of her room. And I decided to get all single drawer pulls instead of any of the traditional 'handle' pulls.

Helpful Hint: Can't find ones you like or that match your room? I bought some plain knobs and pasted on fabric that was used elsewhere in her room with mode podge for an exact match!

And there you have it, an old coffee bar getting a brand new look and a great new purpose!

Happy Make It-Monday!