What else am I forgetting?

Shizelbs
Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
edited March 2009 in The Clubhouse
Going to the hospital in the next few days to have our first baby.

Here is what I have to bring with us for memories and passing the time;

Laptop
PSP
Zune (its like a dignified iPod)
Camera and lenses
DVDs
Headphones
Camcorder

plus all associated cables, batteries and chargers.

Clothes and toiletries.

What else am I forgetting?
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited February 2009
    Your wife.






    :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2009
    strider wrote: »
    Your wife.






    :D

    LOL! you beat me to it.:p
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2009
    Too funny. Congrats by the way.
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  • Polk user
    Polk user Posts: 311
    edited February 2009
    Feed the dog

    Tootsie pops

    Playing cards

    coins and small bills for the vending machines

    Are u going to brush your teeth and shave while u are there?
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited February 2009
    I don't remember having any free time whatsoever when my kids were born. Things happened pretty quickly after we arrived both times, and after they are born it's 2 days of no sleep and walking around in a haze before they boot you out of the hospital before you're ready.

    Piece of advice: take *everything* baby-related that's in your room: blanket, hats, vaseline, those squeeze droppers for boogers, alcohol, etc. You'll need it.

    By the way, congratulations!
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited February 2009
    Car seat for the kid and make sure you get the headrest deal to support their head.

    FYI - if the car seat rocks at all in the seat if you try to move it, it isn't strapped down enough. That was the general rule of thumb a fireman friend told us.

    Congrats!!!! Have fun and enjoy the ride!. Have someone else contact friends and family to let them know you are both at the hospital and to send out specs on the new kid. You are not going to want to have to do either over those couple of days.

    Also, make sure you get as much free stuff as you can while you are at the hospital. They gave us tons of diapers, some wipes, etc.
    I know just enough to be dangerous, but don't tell my wife, she thinks I'm a genius. :D

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2009
    A checkbook or lots of cash. Babies ain't cheap! (and it only gets worse)
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited February 2009
    Yeah, sit down and have a drink with your wallet. You guys won't be seeing each other for a great while.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2009
    How about a webcam view of the birth so we can enjoy it with you. Tell your wife later, she's too busy right now.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2009
    Advil - your wife gets the comfy bed, you get the pull-out couch/chair.

    Congrats!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited February 2009
    Noise cancelling headphones...oh, & buy the way, Congrats!!!!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2009
    Congrats and think youre pretty much set. Dont forget to buy balloons, teddie, from gift shop.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,679
    edited February 2009
    Get diapers.
    Get wipes.
    Get ointment.
    Get diapers.
    Get wipes.
    Get forumula.
    Get ointment.
    Get diapers.
    Get wipes.
    Get forumula.
    Get ointment.
    Get diapers.
    Get wipes.
    Get forumula.



    Sometimes folks won't take diapers home because ..... I dunno. Take theirs.

    If the hospital opens a pack of anything, it's yours. If you don't use it in the hospital, take it home.

    BTW, that webcam suggestion was really good. Couple that with an audio hookup, and the Gentlemen at Club Polk would be available in real time to offer expert assistance in the delivery room.
    Sal Palooza
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2009
    Car Seat w/ certified Car Installation
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,987
    edited February 2009
    Congrat's and best wishes for a healthy baby!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2009
    Congrats!
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    Stick some tissues in your pocket...having a baby can be a little overwhelming...but in a very good way:D

    Congrats and hope that all goes well.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited February 2009
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    Sorry, but I've been on a MP feeding frenzy:D
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited February 2009
    Polk user wrote: »
    Feed the dog

    Tootsie pops

    Playing cards

    coins and small bills for the vending machines

    Why would he feed his dog Tootsie pops, playing cards, coins and small bills?
    ****.:D:D:D

    Congrats Shizelbs!
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited February 2009
    You wont look at life the same way after this. Congrats! Dont let the nurses' try to muscle you around during delivery, concerned about you " passing out". Your the man during this, you will hold it together! LOL. Unless you have a stomach, wouldnt advise being around wife post-delivery to view residuals.:p Congrats again.



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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,679
    edited February 2009
    Something I forgot to mention: bring your own ashtrays. The hospital doesn't provide them anymore.


    I also forgot to mention: Congratulations ! It's an awesome time !
    Sal Palooza
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited February 2009
    Protective gear? It can get a bit tense in the fourth quarter, and you are the nearest and best target. What they say about the human bite is true, I can attest.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2009
    how about some cigars? do people still do that?

    how about the cell phone? I'm sure you've thought about it already. How could anyone forget their cell phone? (i forget mine at home at least twice a week).
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  • SBrown712
    SBrown712 Posts: 202
    edited February 2009
    Valium?
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2009
    Thanks for the cigar tip Al. I was thinking about that on the drive home tonight. I'd be fun to do, but we can't smoke in the hospital, and I don't want to smoke then, so not too sure about it.

    Thanks for all the other tips and suggestions.

    Doro, I'll set up the webcam if you'll set one up for some assless chaps action on our end. Deal?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2009
    Diapers, wipes,blanket,keep that baby warm,ans snuggled up-congtatulations.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2009
    At the hospital right now. Mom's water broke just after we started to go to bed for the night. I'm tired, and I am certain it will only get much worse. Mom's contractions are painful, and she is going to get an epidural.

    Nonetheless, I am very excited.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited March 2009
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    At the hospital right now. Mom's water broke just after we started to go to bed for the night. I'm tired, and I am certain it will only get much worse. Mom's contractions are painful, and she is going to get an epidural.

    Nonetheless, I am very excited.

    Same scenario as my wife. Tried to lighten the mood during this time, by telling the wife she was doing a great "Linda Blair". LOL. Boy, that backfired. You will have an ear to ear grin after delivery, good luck to you, you wont remember how you looked at the world after this.:)



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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2009
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    At the hospital right now. Mom's water broke just after we started to go to bed for the night. I'm tired, and I am certain it will only get much worse. Mom's contractions are painful, and she is going to get an epidural.

    Nonetheless, I am very excited.

    . . . and their off!:D
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2009
    LOL. It should be real interesting to see just how coherent his next post is.:D
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