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Most of it is just standard necessities - mesh underpants (remember those? Oh so sexy.), sanitary napkins, the liner for the birth pool, gloves, cord clamp, etc, but there are also some little niceties, like herbal afterbirth bath, and homeopathic rescue remedy. Also, though it wasn't part of the kit required by our midwife, I couldn't resist this little shirt for my baby boy:
It's getting so close now! Only 58 days to go, according to my little ticker. Yesterday, I bought shower curtain liners (to protect the bed and floor), and Lansinoh disposable nursing pads, which I credit for literally saving my breastfeeding relationship with Bee. I always have an overabundant milk supply, and after Bee was born, I had no idea how to cope with it. I remember waking up one morning in a huge puddle, because milk had leaked through my bra and nightgown. I also had many mishaps while out in public. I had to stand in line at the post office with a blanket over my shoulder, to hide the huge milk stain that was spreading all over my shirt. It was so embarrassing, and I wanted to give up, but then I tried a free sample of Lansinoh that came with the stuff they gave me at the hospital, and what a difference! I could go out in public without fear again! I just wish they weren't so expensive - $8.18 for a 60-count box at Wal-Mart. An absolute necessity though, in my opinion.
I was talking to my husband about this issue last night, and he said that my overabundance is a good thing, because the men in his family "produce very thirsty babies."
Obviously we spend just way too much time watching "The Office."
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Yeah! I'm so excited for you! I absolutely love all the Lansinoh products...couldn't have breast-fed without them! (and of course I have a fond memory of the mesh underpants...how can we ever forget that experience?)
I would be really happy too! It means it won't be too long now!
How exciting! My second born was a waterbirth. The most amazing and peaceful experience ever.
Your "office" comment cracked me up!! It totally sounded like something Dwight would say.
Yay...that is exciting and now you can relax a little more since you're prepared supplies wise!!
I guess I am kinda dumb...I have no idea what kind of mesh underpants you are referring to.....
Michelle, the underpants are made of thin cotton mesh, and are intended to be disposable. You just wear them to hold your sanitary napkins, so your regular underpants don't get ruined.
They are hideous - but very comfortable!
Oh MAN~ I heart the mesh underpant. Sad, I know! But after a human being comes OUTOFYOURBODY, nothing confining is wanted, and those things are the best:)
You are so brave for doing this at home! I know I have done it 4 times, but never at home...I don't know if I could! (on purpose) Go YOU! Your going to do great!!
Well, I had managed to forget the mesh undies until you reminded me again, lol! Now I'll have nightmares for a week...hehehe.
Is the tub liner a plastic thing that goes into your tub to protect it or does it lie on the bottom to keep you from sliding around?
Hahahahaha.... Mesh underpants... It's funny what you forget.
I too have a crazy milk supply, and woke up in puddles at night. I work part-time with B-3 kids, and when they would cry or fuss, it would make my milk let down... uugh! I'd have to bring changes of clothes between each kid.
If you sew, making breast pads is SUPER easy. I made a bunch after my last baby was born, and although they don't lie as smooth as the store bought ones, they work just as well.
Hi! I have heard of people cutting up thin sanitary pads to use as nursing pads. I have never tried it myself but it would be cheeper. Good luck with your at home birth I cant wait to read how it goes!
How exciting! You are getting so close now. I cant wait to hear all about your birth experience!
Nursing pads are the greatest invention ever!
Mmmm...mesh undies. The good old days come rushing back. I loved the chucks that the hospital gave me. So nice to have a stash of those. Now I steal my dad's. Nice, huh?
Just a note. I actually tried halved maxi pads and had milk seep out the cut ends. I think the success of the Lansinoh pads is the plastic barrier.
I don't know if it would work for you, but I donated my overflow to La Leche Milk Bank. It killed me to throw bags and bags of breast milk away, but I produced about 3 times what any of my kids could eat!
I am so excited for you! Don't know if I told you but I am apprenticing with a midwife now. It is the most amazing thing and for once I know I'm right where God wants me.
Ask Kathy about using sage to dry up the excess milk. I know there are some other things but that comes to mind.
I actually washed my mesh panties and used them for a couple weeks. I loved those things. Who know, they could become a trend one day. And that herb bath is the most incredible thing. It helps the cord fall off in 2-3 days and soothes all the soreness from 'down there.' I want to have an other baby just to try it! (Oh wait, I want an other baby anyways...)
If you have any history of bleeding too much the midwife I'm working with recently discovered an herb called yunna baiyao. It is amazing stuff. You may want to tell Kathy about it just so she knows. It stops too much bleeding in seconds.
"Ticker DJ" is looking good and I can't wait to see him in person!
I loved the mesh pants! They were so compfy! All i can say about the extra milk is BE THANKFUL! My sister had twins and she could not produce enough milk to even feed one let alone too! So you can imagine what they pay a month in formula! I was unab;e to nurse as well and it it so expenise! So be thankful you have enough, more then enough.
That is so exciting! What a gorgous little outfit for DJ - I wouldn't have been able to resist either. That labour prayer is just beautiful (I clicked on the picture to enlarge & read it!)
Hi Heather, just read your blog for the first time. I really enjoyed reading it.
I actually ran across this, because I was looking up Christian stay at home moms. I just put my 2 weeks in at work so that I can stay home with my two boys. I can't wait! I also love to write and had planned on starting a blog similar to yours. I will definitely keep up on yours! I just really admire families who totally understand what it means to put God and family first! Good luck with your upcoming new arrival!
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