Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Messy Mittwoch: Simple solutions


Hooray!  We're finally a little more ready, room-wise, for Baby J.  The cot in our room has been cleared of stuff (it used to hold piles of clothes, plus odds and ends), and the baby things we need to use for the first few months have all been dug out and washed.  Now I'm just waiting for a sunny day to sun the mattress, and to figure out what to hang up for this little boy's mobile.  Junior J had a flock of paper cranes and a hot air balloon... and I'm wondering if I should hang this and this up for his little brother.  (Am thinking it'll look more balanced it there are three, but I'm not sure if I have time to fold another!)

And on a not so related note, we've had quite a few friends remarking on our little shoe rack for Junior J when they come over, so I thought I'd just share it here.  I've always found it hard to store his shoes, since all those small footwear seem to get all jumbled up in a regular shoe cupboard, so we just lined them up on a sturdy shoebox near the door.  It more or less fits 4 pairs of little shoes/sandals, and the boy can get at them/return them easily.  Nothing fancy, but I love how it works out!

Ok, I need to go and put in a few more things into my "hospital bag" for D-day.  You'd think packing the bag this round would be easier, but I can't seem to remember what were the things I packed/needed last time!  Guess the good thing is the hospital tends to provide many essentials (like baby diapers!), but do share, what were your essentials in the "hospital bag"?  (Ours would probably include the teeniest, tiniest onesie possible, since the last time Junior J was just too small to fit into the stuff his clueless parents brought along!)

10 comments:

  1. Hmm, let's see..toothbrush, comfy button-front PJs, power snacks to boost your energy, your nursing essentials, e.g.,nipple cream, nursing pads, and some even advise bringing along your pump, and of course, your own toiletries and homecoming clothes :P

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  2. My hospital checklist is here: http://www.mummysreviews.com/2011/03/18/maternity-hospital-bag-checklist-for-delivery/

    Just pick and choose your essentials cos every hospital provides different things. :) I'd forgo the breast pump though. If really need to pump in the early days, a hospital-grade pump is the best and a breastfeeding-friendly hospital would have that.

    I'm packing mine this weekend... Rushing against time, ha...

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  3. Pack a little gift for the big brother, either from u or baby J to him! Think it'll make him feel special amidst all the attention on mommy and baby, and to affirm his big brother status!

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  4. I remember packing a few sets of newborn clothes coz I had no idea what size babies are when they are born! I definitely over-packed for my first time but my list is here if you are interested! (I must have been quite delusional to bring the baby journal to the hospital!)

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  5. Oooh! I'm starting to pack mine today! And I'm only 33 weeks! I blame it on the nesting instinct that I'm suddenly charged with. Anyway, other than the regular items that you will find in most lists, two essential items that were useful for me the last time was four (yes, FOUR) cushions that brought me extra comfort during labour and the milk feeds/poop record book. Hope it helps!

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  6. Mamawearpapashirt: Hey thanks! :) I almost forgot the toothbrushes until you reminded me! :p

    Mievee: Wow, your list is really through, thanks for sharing! Oh yes, you are due about a week after me right?

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  7. Chiao Chyi: I think that's a great idea, thanks! Will look out for a lil something as a "congrats now you are a big bro" present. :)

    Oliomomok: Haha, thanks for your list too... for us we brought a few sets, but then none fit cos the little boy was so tiny!

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  8. Anya's mom: Wow, that's actually good, harnessing that extra energy to get that done. At least its one less thing to worry about! And thanks for the tip on those extra two things... The milk feed record is a good thing to have at hand!

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  9. That's a nice idea for a shoe rack! I like the bright orange colour too!

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  10. Ruth: Thanks... I'm thinking of wrapping it up, but I never got down to it!

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