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Posted: May 19 2007 at 10:22am \| IP Logged

I still have at least 6 weeks to go - but with my early history, I am trying to do some shopping and pack a hospital bag now. I know that there have been a couple of threads on what to take -but my searching has not been successful. Please would you share what you take which makes labor and postpartum more comfortable. So far I have:

- new nursing nightgown, dressing gown and slippers (gift from dh and children)
- little cd player and calming cds and lullabies and rosary cds
- rosary and daily missal
- books to read (still trying to decide)
- raspberry leaf tea
- ginger tea
- trail mix
- favorite lavender cosmetics

That is as far as I have got.

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Posted: May 19 2007 at 11:27am \| IP Logged

Marilyn,
You might enjoy this old thread and I think there's one other. I'm searching...

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Posted: May 19 2007 at 11:31am \| IP Logged

There were also some good suggestions here

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Posted: May 19 2007 at 10:25pm \| IP Logged

Elizabeth wrote:

Marilyn,
You might enjoy this old thread and I think there's one other. I'm searching...

Thanks - just what I was looking for.

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Posted: May 19 2007 at 10:28pm \| IP Logged

Elizabeth wrote:

There were also some good suggestions here

This is a great thread too. Especially as I am starting to get a little anxious about a C-Section. I will read and digest - and definitely ask for prayers. I had a VBAC last time - and at my OB check this week we are discussing birth options. I am just praying I get the OB who is most favorable towards VBACs. I know I have to be open minded towards the possibility - just have bad memories from the last C-Section.

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Posted: May 20 2007 at 10:21am \| IP Logged

Oh wow, these threads are great! You ladies really know how to do it right!

I'm sorry, Marilyn, I don't have other ideas for you as I'm in the same boat right now (36 weeks and going to try a VBAC). I was going to suggest a good book but I see that you already have that down. How about a sleep nursing bra?

I didn't even know you could bring your own tea! I hope that red raspberry tea helps with the after birth pains and I hope you are able to do a VBAC again so I'll keep you in my prayers!

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