Hux + Lulu: What's In Our Hospital Bag

6.05.2013

What's In Our Hospital Bag

It's getting to be crunch time.

Matt commented last night that even though we already have Huxley it doesn't mean we are all that more prepared for birth this time around. It has been over two years since I pushed him out, and who is to say that this time will be like the last? Besides, we can't just roll up to the hospital whenever little Miss decides to debut--we now have Hux in the picture, and must plan things even more detailed than before.

Here's what is going into our hospital bag---which is more like four Army regulation duffel bags...

MOM

Active Labor Gown, Comfy PJs, slippers, travel toiletries, phone + charger, camera + charger, make-up and face products (I will be packing my Seabuckwonders Natural Skincare Program), water bottle, birthing ball, sweet almond oil, lavender room spray, Aveda Blue Oil, chapstick, Bamboo Belly Bandit

(not pictured): Nursing cami + bra, reusable nursing pads

DAD
Tee + lounge pants, toothbrush, phone + charger, VIA instant coffee, change and cash for vending/cafeteria

BABY

Take-home outfit, hat, blanket, carseat, pacifier

HUX

Snacks and drinks, bag with toys, books, crayons

OPTIONAL

Blanket + pillows from home, Boppy (for nursing), favorite snacks + drinks

This is a Sponsored post, brought to you by Seabuckwonders. If you would like to win your very own Seabuckwonders Natural Skincare Program you can enter by leaving a comment on what you would add to our hospital bag!

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*Giveaway will end June 17th & winner will be chose via random.org*

xo

Thank you for all of your suggestions!! Definitely added a few to the list!

The winner of the Seabuckwonders Natural Skincare Program is...

Nikon Day said...: Bring your own baby wash---hospitals use nasty JnJ products.

June 17, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Shoot me an email to claim your prize at lifewiththehux@gmail.com

xo

135 comments:

Jessica Peeling said...: I would add an IPod or some magazines! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com; June 11, 2013 at 1:58 PM
Jessica Peeling said...: Following you via Twitter (the2ndthought) jessicapeeling@yahoo.com; June 11, 2013 at 2:01 PM
Jessica Peeling said...: Voted for your blog! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com; June 11, 2013 at 2:01 PM
Jessica Peeling said...: Following you via GFC (Jessica P) - your facebook page doesn't seem to be working or available anymore, so I can't complete that entry. jessicapeeling@yahoo.com; June 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM
Anonymous said...: I would add some of my favorite relaxation music.

sweeps785(at)yahoo(dot)com; June 11, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Anonymous said...: I follow on twitter (sweeper785).

sweeps785(at)yahoo(dot)com; June 11, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Anonymous said...: I follow on gfc (sweeper).

sweeps785(at)yahoo(dot)com; June 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM
kmcgrew213 said...: i would add some magazines/books, also some hard candy to suck on in case you get sick of ice chips!; June 11, 2013 at 9:15 PM
kmcgrew213 said...: i voted!; June 11, 2013 at 9:17 PM
kmcgrew213 said...: i follow on facebook as kelly mcgrew; June 11, 2013 at 9:19 PM
Danielle Porter said...: I would add some Advil, and encouragement cards!; June 11, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Danielle Porter said...: I follow on GFC. ;-); June 11, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Danielle Porter said...: I voted for your blog! 6/11/12 9.23pm. ;-); June 11, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Danielle Porter said...: I followed you on Twitter. @rqballporter; June 11, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Unknown said...: Soft socks, even though you have slippers if they get too hot
Kendraco22@yahoo.com; June 11, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Unknown said...: Gfc Kendra Gillilan
Kendraco22@yahoo.com; June 11, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Unknown said...: i would add a handheld gaming system for any kid or dad too!; June 11, 2013 at 11:45 PM
Unknown said...: i follow on gfc; June 11, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Unknown said...: and i clicked to vote today :) although it said there was an error?; June 11, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Susan DeVaux said...: A nice camcorder! :); June 12, 2013 at 1:44 AM
Susan DeVaux said...: I am a gfc follower! :) suzanneedevaux@yahoo.com; June 12, 2013 at 1:45 AM
Susan DeVaux said...: I am a twitter follower!; June 12, 2013 at 1:45 AM
Susan DeVaux said...: I voted today!

suzanneedevaux@yahoo.com; June 12, 2013 at 1:46 AM
Austin Baroudi said...: I'd add a portable gaming system, like a psp or a dsi.
mcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com; June 12, 2013 at 1:53 AM
Austin Baroudi said...: Following life with the Hux. on Twitter @Austieb7
mcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com; June 12, 2013 at 1:54 AM
Austin Baroudi said...: Following life with the Hux. on GFC as Austin Baroudi.
mcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com; June 12, 2013 at 1:55 AM
Austin Baroudi said...: Voted for your blog.
mcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com; June 12, 2013 at 1:59 AM
Austin Baroudi said...: Like life with the Hux. on Facebook as Austin Baroudi.
mcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com; June 12, 2013 at 2:00 AM
AdventuresofanActivityDirector said...: I iPad for your child to play :); June 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM
njsunbunny said...: Don't forget to pack an outfit for mom to wear home - something lose & comfy but not maternity.; June 12, 2013 at 4:50 PM
njsunbunny said...: I'm following on Twitter as @njsunbunny; June 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM
njsunbunny said...: I'm following you on GFC as njsunbunny; June 12, 2013 at 5:19 PM
njsunbunny said...: I voted!; June 12, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Unknown said...: I would add wet baby wipes the hospital gave us dry ones you had to wet yourself and we found ourselves using some from home for that first explosive poop!; June 13, 2013 at 8:55 AM
Unknown said...: I follow on twitter @aerojenndeprived rsin; June 13, 2013 at 8:56 AM
Affordable Tarot said...: Wet wipes, although they aren't really that eco-friendly.
mandalynns78@gmail; June 13, 2013 at 4:11 PM
Dawn said...: You should add Tylenol to your bag.; June 13, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Dawn said...: I voted today. 06/13/2013; June 13, 2013 at 6:49 PM
theveganwifey said...: I would add a book for you in case labor goes long!; June 13, 2013 at 7:21 PM
Ashley Morrissey said...: I'd add a pillow and blanket!!

-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com; June 14, 2013 at 2:03 AM
Ashley Morrissey said...: Following you on Twitter @ashleythebutton

-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com; June 14, 2013 at 2:04 AM
Ashley Morrissey said...: Following you on GFC ashleymorrissey90

-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com; June 14, 2013 at 2:04 AM
Ashley Morrissey said...: Voted for you!!

-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com; June 14, 2013 at 2:05 AM
SummerSorbet said...: You didn't mention a toothbrush for yourself.
~Darlene Arnold
snacee (at) scottsboro (dot) org; June 14, 2013 at 2:32 PM
Unknown said...: I would add something like an mp3 or small stereo with soothing music on it; June 14, 2013 at 8:04 PM
Unknown said...: following on twitter
@goldengirl7763
forgot my email in last comment
goldengirl7763 at Hotmail dot com; June 14, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Unknown said...: following on GFC
goldengirl7763
goldengirl7763 at Hotmail dot com; June 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM
Unknown said...: I would a manicure set. I always somehow tore up my nails during and babies are so tender.; June 15, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Unknown said...: I would add extra hair ties, extra socks, and a book (for mom and dad)!!

Becky VanGinkel
babydjs_mom@yahoo.com; June 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Nancy said...: I'd add some relaxing music.

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com; June 15, 2013 at 9:04 PM
Victoria said...: I would add a back massager and also some lavender oil.; June 15, 2013 at 11:26 PM
[Whatever U are, be a good one!] said...: I would add an MP3 player and some humor books!
Thank You

Fiona N
iceyogurt(at)gmail(dot)com; June 16, 2013 at 1:19 AM
[Whatever U are, be a good one!] said...: I followed life with the Hux. on Twitter @ciao6211
Fiona N
iceyogurt(at)gmail(dot)com; June 16, 2013 at 1:21 AM
[Whatever U are, be a good one!] said...: Followed life with the Hux on GFC as name: Fiona N

iceyogurt(at)gmail(dot)com; June 16, 2013 at 1:22 AM
[Whatever U are, be a good one!] said...: I voted for life with the Hux as name: fiona nuyen

Thank You for the chance to enter
Fiona N
iceyogurt(at)gmail(dot)com; June 16, 2013 at 1:24 AM
Brittany Boardley said...: Books!

britibee@gmail.com; June 16, 2013 at 9:43 AM
Brittany Boardley said...: twitter follower @britibee; June 16, 2013 at 9:44 AM
Brittany Boardley said...: voted!; June 16, 2013 at 9:45 AM
Brittany Boardley said...: gfc follower; June 16, 2013 at 9:47 AM
Unknown said...: I would add something incredibly soft to snuggle in when you finally get a second to relax!; June 16, 2013 at 2:10 PM
Unknown said...: @323myrtle - I Follow life with the Hux. on Twitter; June 16, 2013 at 2:16 PM
Unknown said...: I Follow life with the Hux on GFC; June 16, 2013 at 2:16 PM
Unknown said...: I Voted for life with the Hux.; June 16, 2013 at 2:17 PM
Unknown said...: I Like life with the Hux. on Facebook; June 16, 2013 at 2:18 PM
MaryAnn said...: Laptop and charger.; June 16, 2013 at 6:00 PM
eclairre said...: Laptop & charger! eclairre(AT)ymail(DOT)com; June 16, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Kristie said...: I would take Daddy Scrubs for Dad. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.; June 16, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Kristie said...: Follow on Twitter. @kdonelson kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.; June 16, 2013 at 6:27 PM
Kristie said...: Follow with GFC. Kristie Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.; June 16, 2013 at 6:27 PM
Kristie said...: Like on Facebook. Kristie Morrison Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.; June 16, 2013 at 6:28 PM
Kristie said...: Voted. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.; June 16, 2013 at 6:28 PM
Katherine Donovan said...: I would add fuzzy socks and chapstick.

donovandiva61269@aol.com; June 16, 2013 at 6:39 PM
Unknown said...: Definitely a playlist of some happy music!; June 16, 2013 at 8:09 PM
Unknown said...: Following you on Twitter (@jsoldham); June 16, 2013 at 8:09 PM
Kellie said...: Definitely a small, super soft stuffed animal, and that would be for anyone. We all need a little hug and comfort.; June 17, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Kellie said...: I follow on twitter kellbelle3@gmail.com; June 17, 2013 at 12:51 AM
Anne D. said...: I recommend cheap plastic flip-flops that you can go into shower with so you can throw them away when you go home.
annejk112233 at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 1:47 PM
cassandra marquez said...: I would suggest a little toy for the baby to give to Huxley. My friends mom did this for her. Her baby sister gave her a little stuffed cat toy. I guess it helped with my friend to realize it would be fun to have a little sister and be open minded about it!; June 17, 2013 at 2:21 PM
cassandra marquez said...: gfc: cassandra marquez
cmarquez482@outlook.com; June 17, 2013 at 2:23 PM
cassandra marquez said...: twitter: @cmarquez482
cmarquez482@outlook.com; June 17, 2013 at 2:23 PM
cassandra marquez said...: i voted! :)
cmarquez482@outlook.com; June 17, 2013 at 2:23 PM
Anne D. said...: Follow u on twitter (i'm wowtotweet)
annejk112233 at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 2:33 PM
Anne D. said...: follow u via gfc (i'm annejk112233)
annejk112233 at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 2:33 PM
Anne D. said...: Voted for you:)
annejk112233 at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 2:33 PM
an unexpected turn said...: I would bring a bottle of your choice, just incase so you don't get nipple confusion if you end up having to give a bottle! nicolel@catt.com; June 17, 2013 at 2:53 PM
Vanessa said...: Hair TIES! I had a brush but nothing to pull my hair back and hubby had to run to the store because my sweaty hair was making me crazy! momlovesdeals at gmail dot com; June 17, 2013 at 3:49 PM
Deb Anderson said...: Thank you notes w/stamps, books of crossword puzzles.; June 17, 2013 at 5:05 PM
william saylor said...: favorite music nd book or magazine for dad.
tammyandbill@hotmail.com; June 17, 2013 at 5:12 PM
Deb Anderson said...: GFC follow; June 17, 2013 at 5:14 PM
Deb Anderson said...: voted!; June 17, 2013 at 5:14 PM
Deb Anderson said...: FB like; June 17, 2013 at 5:15 PM
william saylor said...: I Follow life with the Hux. on Twitter @billsaylor1
tammyandbill@hotmail.com; June 17, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Emi said...: a Breast Pump and a little baby doll for Hux (some kind of soft baby doll) or perhap some family heirloom that shows responsibility such as a compass handed down from grandpa; June 17, 2013 at 5:18 PM
william saylor said...: I follow on GFC
tammyand william saylor
tammyandbill@hotmail.com; June 17, 2013 at 5:18 PM
walk9 said...: Definitely a book- the tv channels in the hospital aren't that great; June 17, 2013 at 5:27 PM
william saylor said...: Vote for life with the Hux.
tammyandbill@hotmail.com; June 17, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Dianna said...: crossword puzzle book and Ipod or I pad would have to be packed for me; June 17, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Dianna said...: Following life with the Hux. on Twitter as DiannaThomas; June 17, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Megan Parsons said...: I would have to bring my dslr camera for sure! I would bring a book, magazines and my phone (and charger) too!
makeighleekyleigh at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Megan Parsons said...: I voted for your blog!
makeighleekyleigh at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM
Dianna said...: Following life with the Hux on GFC as Dianna Thomas; June 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM
Dianna said...: Voted for life with the Hux.; June 17, 2013 at 6:05 PM
greenhome said...: I would add a Kindle.; June 17, 2013 at 6:20 PM
one frugal lady said...: I would add a super comfy robe!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com; June 17, 2013 at 6:23 PM
Holly S. said...: I would add a pack of playing cards b/c sometimes things don't exactly come as planned and the waiting can be boring! hstorm799{at}gmail{dot}com; June 17, 2013 at 6:33 PM
Holly S. said...: I follow you on Twitter as @HollyStormEtsy
hstorm799{at}gmail{dot}com; June 17, 2013 at 6:33 PM
Holly S. said...: I follow you via GFC as Holly S.
hstorm799{at}gmail{dot}com; June 17, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Holly S. said...: I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs 6/17.
hstorm799{at}gmail{dot}com; June 17, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Kathy Fleming said...: I would add an iPad
ingliskf at gmail dot com; June 17, 2013 at 7:10 PM
Kathy Fleming said...: I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs
ingliskf at gmail dot com; June 17, 2013 at 7:11 PM
Kathy Fleming said...: I followed you on Twitter (@DJKathyFleming)
ingliskf at gmail dot com; June 17, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Ashley Morrow said...: I would add my kindle and my iPod.; June 17, 2013 at 8:44 PM
Ashley Morrow said...: I followed @lifewithHux on twitter as @Allie0289; June 17, 2013 at 8:46 PM
Unknown said...: I would add some reading material or word search, crossword puzzles & coloring books for kids.; June 17, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Unknown said...: I follow on GFC - Dawn Ganey.; June 17, 2013 at 8:57 PM
Unknown said...: I voted for life with the hux.; June 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM
blew415 said...: magazines for you and possibly change for hubbys soft drinks; June 17, 2013 at 9:05 PM
blew415 said...: follow on gfc too llew415 at gmail dot com; June 17, 2013 at 9:06 PM
Darby Elizabeth said...: diapers for the new baby!; June 17, 2013 at 9:14 PM
Darby Elizabeth said...: i followed on twitter; June 17, 2013 at 9:14 PM
Darby Elizabeth said...: i followed on twitter darbysdailydeal; June 17, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Darby Elizabeth said...: I voted!; June 17, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Wendy ArtsyChaos said...: Shampoo? It's always nice to have clean hair when in the hospital (with a good shampoo lol).
hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 9:19 PM
Wendy ArtsyChaos said...: I follow you on twitter as @ArtsyChaos.
hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 9:20 PM
Wendy ArtsyChaos said...: GFC - Wendy :)
hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Wendy ArtsyChaos said...: I voted for you!
hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com; June 17, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Nikon Day said...: Bring your own baby wash---hospitals use nasty JnJ products.; June 17, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Nikon Day said...: Voted for you; June 17, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Sam Stamp said...: I would add hair ties & an MP3 Players

samimcsamsam(at)gmail(dot)com; June 17, 2013 at 11:12 PM
Sam Stamp said...: GFC Follower: Sam Stamp

samimcsamsam(at)gmail(dot)com; June 17, 2013 at 11:14 PM
Unknown said...: I would add an e-ink kindle! They are awesome! lexbaylor17 (at) gmail (dot) com; June 17, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Unknown said...: I follow you on twitter (@lieutcrunch17) lexbaylor17 (at) gmail (dot) com; June 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM
Unknown said...: I joined you on GFC (Chris Alejandro)

lexbaylor17 (at) gmail (dot) com; June 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM
Unknown said...: voted!!

lexbaylor17 (at) gmail (dot) com; June 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM
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What's In Our Hospital Bag

135 comments: