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With my first I was totally unprepared because I was in labor and figured I'd have a natural delivery and be out in a day or so. I ended up w/ a C and was in for 5 days (1 whole day of labor and 4 for recovery). I had everything needed for baby (which isn't much- see Nerdy Girl's), but had to wear a hospital gown for the first 3 days, until I couldn't stand it anymore and gave DH a list of things to get from home. #'s 2 & 3 were scheduled C's and I brought clothes for 3 days, my own pads (I've gotta have my favorites :)), and my own undies (I'm a heavier person and my hospital had these annoying fishnet tight undies- ewww.) I brought shampoo, body wash, etc., too, because I knew that I was taking a shower ASAP:) I had my clothes along- shirts and elastic waist pants and the nursing staff didn't mind, as long as they had easy access to checking the incision site. I don't know how you are, as far as if you'd mind being in a hospital gown or not, but I can't stand it, I wanted to be fully dressed and hair washed, etc. when visitors came. Good luck to you and let us know the date you get for your C!!

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