im only 32 wks pregnant,i have my pram,crib,sterilliser,bottles,nappies,baby tioletries and lots of clothes...and was wondering what i should have thought about getting that is most important at the moment...i dont get a large amount of money for about 3 weeks yet so i have little bits of cash here and there until then. my parents said to start on my hospital bag...then the other things after because they arnt so important...
I also wanted to know if maybe i should start exercising?
2007-09-20 13:04:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Keep exercising your pelvic floor and aquanatal classes are great.
Your parents are right. Get the hospital bag sorted. Make sure you have everything you need for baby and you. Treat yourself to some nice toiletries (for you) and make sure you have camera and film/memory card sorted. Any music you might want too, as well as all the basics.
Have you written a birth plan? You could start thinking about what you do and don't want.
Do you have/need a car seat? If you do it would be good to get this early so you can work out exactly how it goes in and out of the car and how baby fits safely in. They're very simple but can seem amazingly complicated on the doorstep of the maternity unit when your going home!!
Enjoy some you time before it's all baby time... Good Luck.
Oh, and get some terry nappies - they're so useful for wipe ups and covering your shoulder when burping, covering cold changing mats, just about anything.
2007-09-20 13:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by ammie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have been exercising all along..just continue. If not, I would talk to the doctor before starting any new programs.
The fact you are packed for the hopital is great! Just start getting the little things like diapers, wipes, lotions, baby bath, things of that nature. You still have some time to work with so it's ok.
2007-09-20 13:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by busemomme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start reading up on birthing to prepare yourself- and it's always suggested that you should be doing pelvic floor exercises through pregnancy. Other than that and walking you shouldn't do any exercise from now.
Best advise is to take it easy, get as much sleep as you can and enjoy having time to yourself, as pretty soon you'll forget what that's like!!
2007-09-20 20:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by trixi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can exercise but keep it really light. Maybe a little swimming, walking or yoga. Nothin too strenuous since you're so late in your pregnancy.
Well, if you have a place for your baby to sleep, to change it, clothing for it, car seat, diapers/wipes, all first aid you might need you may want to consider:
wipes warmer
bottle warmer
any first aid you may not have (baby meds)
burp cloths
You should definately do your hospital bag or at least have made a list of what you want to put in it. I'm 37 weeks and I need to do my hospital bag soon... need to do laundry... lol I'm bringing lots of undies for me, night clothes (nursing tank tops and pajama pants), going home outfit for me and baby, DVD's, DVD player, incense, music, sleepwear for baby, couple of diapers, sockies for baby and myself, caps, receving blanket, a couple of picture frames, camera +charger, phones and chargers, my fav. pillow, toiletries, towels from home and a robe.
2007-09-20 13:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by throughthebackyards 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't exercises if you haven't been doing it all along..Nothing more than a brisk walk. or your keatle exercises. you don't want to strain yourself.... getting your bag together for the hospital is a good thing..get some diapers... your gonna need a ton of them!!!!!! Wipes and maybe a Wipe warmer, bibs, pacifiers...
2007-09-20 13:11:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bibs/muslin cloths. Changing mat? Breast pump?
has your pram got a rain cover?
As for exercise, try yoga or moderate walking. DOnt overdo it though
2007-09-20 13:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bibs, creams, everything the baby needs for its body, rash cream, nappies, blankets, everything. you need nearly everything to start with for the baby. I would be looking around for bits and piece because you never know what can happen when you have bub!! oh and a dummie!!!!
2007-09-20 13:13:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, pack your hospital bag.
And go for walks. Don't push yourself too hard. Only do what you can handle.
2007-09-20 13:14:50 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget a nursing bra and breast pads - vital to stay comfortable in the first few days.
2007-09-20 20:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by Kathy S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk, walk, walk
2007-09-20 13:18:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋