Well I did start packing yesterday although I am not done yet. I just have one small suitcase plus the boppy. Last night we did a little shopping. Paul needed a new pair of denim shorts, and I decided to get some new pjs as I haven't bought any new pjs in 2 years and none of what I own has buttons down the front. What I usually sleep in during the summer is a Steeler night shirt that's sort of like a large t-shirt that almost reaches my knees. I looked at the nightgowns and pjs at Sears that had buttons down the front, and I narrowed it down to 3 options and had Paul pick one. I ended up buying a lime green "silk" pj set that includes a short sleeved shirt (with buttons down the front) and pants. Last night I tried them on and the top will be fine after I give birth (as it just barely fits now), but I don't think the bottoms will so I'm going to take them back to the store. I'll probably just wear whatever the hospital gives me, but if I feel it's safe to put on something of my own, I'll wear a t-shirt and black pj pants that have fit during pgcy (but are not maternity clothes). I don't own a robe, and I am not going to buy one just for this brief hospital stay. I'll either go without or use what the hospital gives me. A lot of sites suggested snacks for hubby during labor; so I asked Paul what he wanted and plan to buy those and have those packed for him. They also suggested hard candy for mom during labor so I'll buy one bag for me. While we were at Sears I saw two onesies on a clearance rack near the register, and I couldn't resist since they were so cute and only cost $1.74 for the two of them together (original price was $14). I probably don't really NEED two more 0-3 month onesies, but for $1.74 who can resist? Not me! :-)
Since the weather has been so nice and my swelling went away, Paul and I decided to go for a walk yesterday morning. Well we didn't make it as far as usual and had to take lots of breaks. I found it very challenging to walk while having BH contractions (I'm having those VERY frequently these days). Actually even walking around the mall last evening wasn't always easy. The contractions used to be excusively up really high, but now sometimes I get them really low and my back hurts as well. They didn't use to hurt at all, but now some of them are painful. I am sure compared to the REAL deal these aren't very painful, but they are the most painful ones I've experienced thus far. I don't think I'll be going on many more walks until after she's born.
Last night we worked on assembling the toy box that was a bday gift from my parents (April 2007). That year I thought it would be used by the children we'd adopt from Ukraine, but it turns out it's for Nadia.
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I don't think they actually tell people this, but there's a room on the L&D floor called either the family room or family kitchen, something like that and it's filled with snacks and drinks for anyone who wants them! They don't tell people, but you're free to enjoy it!
I do recommend a robe if you can swing one. It was great to have one so I could walk the halls. I had one when I had Tyler and made sure I got one for Brianne. I used them alot each time.
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