Planning for my hospital bag..

When I was packing my hospital bag when I was pregnant with Kayden, I was given a little list from the hospital to buy.. But this time around I didn't get a list so I'm basically just remembering what I needed and what I didn't need. Plus Pietro can always run and get anything I really need at the time! 

I set a date to have my bag packed by the time I hit 35/36weeks, since I've just turned 34weeks... I need to get my stuff together haha!

We were told from early on that this baby will be small, but the last few week I really think the baby has caught up to it's proper size, and due to having diabetes, babies can be on the big size so I brought everything in 0-3 months just incase. 

I think from around 20 weeks, I just started picking up random things along the way instead of buying everything in a bulk. I thought this would be easier on the 'pocket'.

I have mainly been shopping between Tesco, Pennys, Boots, H&M as they are the closest shops to me.

So far I have picked up mainly everything for the baby and not quite for me as I'm not pushed to shop for myself just yet as my belly will be getting bigger.. yikes!

As for the baby i have got;

5 'Up to one month' grey baby vests. Brought in Tesco! Loving grey these days!!

(Missing one vest due to taking it to college for a project)

3 Muslin clothes. Bought in penny's. Need to get a few more but I think I might wait until I know the gender ;) 

0-3 month size baby vests. I bought a few vests this time around as I couldn't resist the design. I'm a big lover of elephants!!!

Cute elephant design on one of the baby vests! So adorable!!

Picked this little cutie up in Tesco! Kayden had a similar hat with ears so I had to buy one for this baby :)

This little cutie is a four piece outfit.. Sleepsuit, Baby vest, baby hat and bib. This will probably most likely be the first outfit the baby will wear :)

Detail on the bib. 

And the back of the outfit where you can see the bib, vest and hat! cute or what :D? 

This little outfit was brought by my sister for the hospital, Its so adorable. Im only planning on bringing these two outfits to the hospital. As once we know its a boy or girl, Pietro will run down to the shop to buy some pink or blue outfits for the hospital :) The mistake I made with Kayden was that I brought 10 neutral outfits and all I wanted to do was put him in blue to show off that I had a boy. So I know I will want to do the same this time around :) Plus it saves room ;)

And then I brought a few things for me. Even thought I have a lot more to buy!

Two nursing bra's as i'm planning on trying to breastfeed. Kayden and breastfeeding wasn't that successful so I know not to get my hopes up. A friend of mine has given me some advice to follow up and research breastfeeding as she is pretty much a pro at this stage ;). So i'm currently reading a book that I got in eason's. And I will also be bringing that book along to the hospital :)

Another good friend gave me so many water wipes as she won a competition and I am over the moon with them :) They are very expensive but great for the hospital as newborn skin is very sensitive and you would mostly use water to wipe them. Ive also brought cotton balls to clean the cord! 

And finally, for my toiletries; Shampoo & conditioner, Dry shampoo, Body wash, Deodorant and facial wipes. I got all travel size in boots. Just a few things for freshening up and I will also be bringing my makeup bag just incase I feel like looking half decent ;)

I've also stocked up in nappies so I have plenty to do the baby for a few months :)
Ive also purchased breast pads and maternity pads (the not so pleasant side of giving birth LOL)


More things I need to get for the baby;

• scratch proof mittens
• baby socks
• baby cardigan
• travel size baby wash/shampoo
• hooded towel

More things I need for myself;

• Nightdress to deliver baby in
• Maternity dressing gown
• maternity pj's x2
• nursing tank tops
• undies and socks
• beach towel

And of course Pietro will come to the rescue if I need anything else ;) 

I'm planning on packing two bags... Labour bag and after labour bag.

So the Labour bag will be packed with just things we will need during labour.. Such as nightdress, dressing gown, socks, undies, baby outfit, baby vest, nappies, hat and toiletries.

and of course, camera, snacks, drinks, and clothes for Pietro incase it's another long labour :)

(Probally have forgotten most things)

And then the after labour will be mostly filled with the rest of the items. 

I'm planning on doing this because I want to carry light. So when I go into Labour I will only grab the Labour bag out of the car and leave the after labour bag there. So when i'm moved to the anenatal ward, pietro will bring in the after labour bag and put the labour bag back in the car to send home to wash :)

Haha that sounds complicated!

But I just gives me more room in the ward and less things to bring home :)

Only 6 weeks left :D !!!

Thanks for reading!

Aisling xo

Bump update & Rant.

I must say, this past two week has been a total roller coaster for me.

Between hospital appointment, doctor appointments, labour and delivery visit, diabetes appointments, countless times of doing blood tests.. AND trying to get getting college work done. I feel like I've been hit by a truck!!! 

I guess it started with a routine doctors check-up which then lead up to being sent to the labour and delivery ward in mullingar. I was severely dehydrated (I didn't know) and my GP was concerned.

So after three hours being in the labour and delivery, they actually found something wrong with my liver. No-one would tell me exactly what was wrong but that i had to come back in a few day to retest.

So another day, another visit to the hospital. They told me that i was still dehydrated but it wasn't as bad as last week, and they did another retest for the liver.

The next day, I then had a scan in the hospital (28week scan) which they told me i wasn't dehydrated anymore (Success). My pregnancy doctor has recently retired so they had a fill-in..... My god I wanted to slap her! 

Ive never met anyone who was just a complete bitch. Even though she was a doctor and should know  what she was doing.. she had no clue.

She asked me did i have this, that test done, which I did since I was the one who gave the blood and she then had the cheek to say i never did!!!!!

If they did there jobs right and stopped losing my blood work, i may actually be able to keep my own blood instead of giving it to ejits who keep losing it!! GRRRRR!!!

I then told her my dates are changed since i went to the private scan.. And she completely ripped me off.. She said that the private scans have crap machines and the hospital is way better that we shouldn't believe anything they say.. blah blah blah.

I was speech-less! The scan was so clear when i was at the 3d scan, that i could even see my baby swallow!

Anyway, then ANOTHER doctor (Yes two doctors trying to do one job) went to scan me...

I couldn't even make out what was the head or foot. The machine was a complete joke! and they had the  cheek to 'dis' the private clinic. HA!

So she shot up. demanding that i go to mullingar for another scan on monday...

I had no idea what was going on.. was there something wrong? why couldn't you scan me now?

and of course i didn't understand her while she was saying why!

It made me so emotional that as soon as I left the room i started to cry. They had my head spinning and now I've to wait to monday to make sure that nothing is wrong?

They will not know whats going to happen when they see me.. I will be one hormonal pregnant bitch demanding the results and for someone to actually tell me what the hell is going on!! :(

Im so sick of being left in the dark when its my own baby! 

Hopefully everything turns out to be okay so I can just enjoy being pregnant!

Wow. That was a long rant :P Oops!

Sorry that you just read me complaining!

anyways.. back to the bump update :)

How far along? 29weeks tomorrow :) HELLO THIRD TRIMESTER!
Weight gain: Ugh, no weight gain at all. the diabetes doctor told me to expect to lose 4-6kg :o yikes!

Maternity clothes: All day. Everyday ;)

Stretch marks? Yes, on my hips :( have no time to moisturise so i will have them by the time the baby is here.

Sleep: Barely any. Im so uncomfortable lately that I'm tossing and turning all night! The baby kicks my bladder and rolls around all night which makes it very hard to sleep haha!

Best moment this week: haven't had such a good week, but hoping next week someone can give me good news for once :)

Miss anything? OMG! Chocolate!!!!! i need it in my life and its so hard not to have any :( i just want one chocolate bar and to sit down and enjoy it :( 

Any movement? such an active baby! I've noticed if i lean on the table or press the baby will kick me in that spot to move me haha! Its so funny :) My sisters seen a kick from the outside which was cool :) 

Food cravings: Nothing strange this week :)

sickness? None THANK YOU!!!

Gender: ;)

Labour signs: Nope!

Symptoms: Heartburn, its so bad even after i drink water :( very tired this week but other than that i can't complain :)

Belly button in or out? In!

Happy or moody most of the time: very emotional, and still get emotional easily!

Looking forward to: finishing college and preparing for baba to make his/her appearance :)
I can't wait to spend time with Kayden and enjoy the last three months of him being an only child! he's staying with me all day, everyday!!

Thanks for reading!
Aisling xo