I appreciated the fact you kept it real vs. all the other influencers buying stylish hospital gowns w/matching baby gown and matching pillow cases, towels, etc.
I'm so glad you've normalized not wanting to move after a C-section! I hear all these things about women having a C-section n walking around after like nothing..it took me days to get out of bed for fear of opening up my stitches!! So glad I'm not alone in just needing to stew in my own filth for that period of time lol
It is a major surgery. I remember the most my sister got up for after hers was to go to the bathroom and that’s about it until she had to leave the hospital
@@vigtoria8123 we need to hear more of this! I remember I never even was able to change my kids diaper til I got home and only bc I had to do it lol (hubby was doing it all in the hospital)
Healing goes significantly better if you do get up and walk around a few times a day. You shouldn’t be doing anything strenuous at all but walking in those first few days really is necessary to get swelling down.
A few hours after I gave birth the pca came in and tried to get me out of the bed to the use the restroom. The pain was agonizing and they ended up coming back a few hours later because I was so loopy from the meds. I’m glad they did though and they got me walking because that’s how I was able to go home earlier than what they expected. Plus my doctor installed a pain ball with this long straw in me which made everything a lot better.
Throughout the video I was just thinking that Susan is my type of woman 😂😂😂. The thought of showering, wearing makeup and cute clothes after childbirth or a csection makes me shudder 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I see some vloggers wearing a full face of makeup and hair whilst in labor and I'm like whaaattt??!! Each to their own but I really couldn't be bothered. It's refreshing to see a beauty blogger like Susan be practical and not worry about this sort of thing.
THANK YOU for keeping it real w the showering! I detest those videos where influencers are like "the very first thing I did was shower and do my makeup". I didn't shower for 2 days after my daughter was born...I was a mess!
😂😂me too!!! I was freaking out after my C section!!! I showered only 3 days after and just bc the nurse made me do it 😬 I wanted to stay in bed for a month!!!
Actually staying in bed is not the best for you lovelies. I know it's hard but the following DAY afer the c-section the best you can do is walk around the hospital. It makes a lifetime difference in your recovery! All the luck 🍀
Agreed on the crazy showering after both of my kids and I had two vaginal births! Robes and hospital gowns all the way. A nursing gown is a big help too.
YES on the shower anxiety!!! I’ve watched so many of these c section preps where women say that first shower is “the best”…I was basically forced to shower by a nurse after my first c section and it was not refreshing or pleasant, I was freaked out the whole time. I didn’t even wash the incision area for a long time (sorry if gross), I didn’t want to touch it, look at it, acknowledge it 😅 took time to get comfortable enough to really cleanse myself..I’m happy you talked about this!
I like how you are so simple. So many beauty bloggers show them traveling or having a baby and bring way too much. You were real with all of this. The people who visit are those who love you and know you without a lot of make up. Then again you always teach to have great skin.
I remember when my siblings were born (I’m the oldest) I got a gift from everyone, and right away as a 3-7 year old kid I was like “omg a GIFT?! I love them”. It really is a cute great little bonding moment! To this day I remember every single one and thing my mom kept a couple x
The day i went into labor, the triage nurse told me that my son would be big, and she estimate he would weigh about 8 lbs. But no, he was tiny, he was 5lb 11 oz. I was not expecting that. This time with my baby girl, i am expecting her to be around the same and I know I will definitely need the newborn size clothing!! But good luck!!! so happy for you! i can't wait to meet her.
I love to see this lady in that light because she's always put together so I would love to see her after delivery and what she does and it's okay not to be all put together. Just a simple raw video coming soon hopefully
I had 5 c- sections and one thing i learned is those depends are comfortable i still buy them although im not pregnant nomore hope your delivery goes well
Omg...I love ur videos...I’m so glad I found u at the right time...I’m pregnant with baby #2-planned C section-37weeks & putting together my hospital bag!!! I’ve been binge watching ur videos & im sure I’ll Be watching u during my wait period in the hospital 🤔
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From the point of view of a nurse and mom (with baby #2 on the way) this was perfect! I might consider a battery charger in case you have multiple devices (husband, yours, your sons).
My hospital had gowns with snaps at the shoulders and another kind that had like, the overlapping things over the boobs with a slit in the middle to pull your boobs out. Lol Also I was in the hospital for 4 days after my c section.
I never used face wipes in my life. BUT, I ended up in the hospital for 2 weeks on bedrest before my son was born. For almost 4 days I was not allowed out of bed at all, even to use the restroom. Face wipes were AWESOME to use on my face, neck, chest, shoulders, to refresh myself until I could finally take a shower!
I just had my 3rd C-section Sept 1st. A few days later I had a stitch that popped on the right side abdominal wall (on the inside that holds your ab muscles together) I ended up BACK in the hospital because it was bleeding internally. If it hadn’t clotted then I would’ve had to have more surgery. Moral of me sharing this…. When your OB tells you to rest, please rest!!!! My son got sent to the children’s hospital that’s an hour and 35 minutes from home and we were traveling that every single day while he was in NICU. I know it happened because I wasn’t taking care of myself during that time. Thankfully he is home now and doing good…. Me, I’m still very sore and hurt on and off through the day. Again, LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR AND DO WHAT THEU TELL YOU!!!!
I've never seen any of your videos until now that I am 36 weeks and I'm glad I found you. This video was the only one I didn't skip through out of all the other I have seen and it seems so realistic, I feel better about knowing that makeup isn't a necessity after giving birth and how I shouldn't stress over small details, basically to just let everything flow and not overpack.
I love those dehydrated lemon packets. The orange & lime are good combined in water, too. Can't wait to see your baby girl. Have a happy, memorable, safe, relaxing enjoyable time at the hospital. Best wishes dear.
I had a scheduled c section and was due around the same time as Susan but went into labor at 37 weeks and 5 days. I was told to walk the halls 5 hours later which wasn’t too bad. I think the second time around for surgery was a little easier. At home I still tried to rest and do things around the house to keep me occupied.
I totally agree on the no shower thing! I had a vaginal delivery and didn’t even want to get out of the bed, let alone shower! Plus having a brand new baby, taking a shower is going to be the least of your worries.
The dress you’re wearing while showing the robe is so cute!!! Where is it from? I would love to know. Thanks for making this practical video, I’m having a planned c-section for my first baby in May due to previous injuries sustained in a car accident - this was so helpful!
I LOVEEEEEE YOU! Omg every mom I see on here talks about how being so pretty and having matching outfits with the baby lol and your soo real like noo I'm good let's just get home lol I love how real you are!
I am in the no shower and barely getting out of bed after c section group. I went to the bathroom because the nurses made me. I have to say 2nd c section vs 1st was a day and night difference for me because you know what to expect. My 2nd one was scheduled, and I am soooo glad it was.
Yes! I only wore the hospital gown the entire time!! I brought a huge bag full of crap and didn’t use any of it. And I’ll never understand how some wear makeup in a hospital. It makes me feel dirty. And that just adds more steps at night since you must wash that off your face.
I like the idea of taking your own socks with you to the hospital. And I like that you included the link for ordering them. Also that robe you packed looks so comfortable. And I hadn't heard of the newborn baby having a gift for his or hers older brother or sister. I like that idea too! I haven't had children. So I feel like I learn so much from others from their experiences. Susan I hope your precious baby arrives soon and is healthy. And since I have a friend who said she couldn't walk upright for at least 4 days after both of her c-sections, I hope you recover quickly. And that you enjoy this time as a family of four! I look forward to seeing pictures. But I'm sure she'll be just as adorable as her brother!🙂
I am so grateful I found your channel. I was pregnant with my first, born April 2018, when I found your channel; and now I’m having my second and I found out you were too and I was in a frenzy before but you somehow got me a bit calmer, you seem so at ease. I planned for the c section and now my next is due later January 2020 so I’m a little bit behind you. But I love how informative you are and you’ve been such a help, thank you💖💖💖
So many good tips! I am one of those people who needs super soft blankets so I actually went to target before hand and got a twin size of my favorite blanket and I was so glad I did the blankets at the hospital were awful! Also, every hospital is different, but mine does a standard wound vac for csections and I seriously think that's why I healed so well! And I didn't have to mess with my incision ever!
I’m definitely with you when it comes to packing less. I feel like I overpacked which made everything super stressful for me on top of dealing with csection pain. Next time definitely packing way less!
Oh my! Car seat situation was the second worse scenario to happen after the NiCU. It was winter with freezing cold winds and we didn’t know how to put a baby in the car seat 🫣 and nurses were not helping us saying parents should know how to. But finally a nurse helped strapping my son into the car seat after good 10-15 mins of us standing in the winter winds
Also did a double take at the blanket as well - so cute! our baby girl was born in July is named Ayla too :) curious to find out how you’ll be pronouncing the name (eye-la or long A-la) Can’t wait for the next videos.
I agree on the showering except last time I ended up having an unplanned c section after already being in the hospital for over 24 hours and then they kept me for another 3 1/2 days so I ended up taking a shower because I couldn't bare how gross I felt haha. But yeah I don't think I got out of bed for the first 12 hours post c-section. I felt so bad/tired I stayed in bed until I absolutely had to get up. (and yes I know I know walking around is good it's just HARD!!)
I was just watching this for fun, but this was actually so useful because I forgot that hospitals are so cold. My mom is having surgery in a few days and might want some warm, comfy articles of clothing afterwards. I hope you have a healthy delivery and recover smoothly.
We had our Doona from day 1, little man left the hospital in it, and it was the BEST. My guy is 100% percentile for height, so he probably will grow out of it by the time he's 1, but it's still SO worth it. Seriously the best baby product we bought.
I’m super glad I ran into your video. It’s been 16 years since my last delivery! I was starting to wonder what my “hospital bag” should include. Thank you so much for the advice!
We did the gift exchange as well! I had my newborn 4 weeks ago and we gave my 2 year and 4 month old 2 gifts (a toy cashier and peppa pig set) that supposedly came from her new sister. She absolutely adores her now and gives her plenty of kisses and cuddles (jealousy doesnt seem to be on the horizons so far!) Good luck on your birth Susan!
How about snacks?!! 😁 Also I strongly suggest to buy 10 feet iPhone charger. Once you use them, you won’t go back to short iPhone charger. I got mine from Amazon.
Thank you Susan, finally a real video. I am just so sick of watching over packed hospital bags and watching labor videos with fake eyelashes and a full face of makeup. I just had my baby 8 days ago and used my toothpaste, toothbrush, charger, iPad, moisturizer, hair tie, robe, and after washing my face I did put moisturizer, light lipstick and very little mascara. Oh and a going home nursing friendly outfit .
I absolutely love home simplistic your list is!! So many of these videos make you feel like you have to have every product possible and it makes it so hard to pack in and out as well as finding the essentials while you can barely move. I had a c section also and less is more!!
Hi Susan, good luck on your hospital stay. I used to work in a hospital. As a patient you will come to realize how dry being in a hospital will be. Don't forget bringing chapstick. I woukd also bring lemon juice for your water.
I had a c section a week ago and i didnt use one single skincare product in the hospital... i didnt even want to get up from the bed with the pain let alone have a shower or take care of my skin... nobody told me the revovery was so damn hard!!!
This is such a wholesome video, it's so informative and has little delights throughout. I am in college right now, I don't even know why I am watching this but I have come to love you Susan and all the very best!
Loved your video! I myself had a preemie newborn via emergency c-section due to preeclampsia so I was swollen my entire hospital stay and couldn’t shower or walk much because of the pain. The nurses also made me feel as if I should be walking around and showering right after so to watch your video totally makes me feel normal lol. Your video gives me an idea of what to pack in my next pregnancy! Again loooooved your video!
I've recently been watching ALL of your videos as a new viewer and literally nine months of videos into it and you're already due! I'm so excited for your baby number 2, best wishes to you and I hope that this is as painless as can possibly be for a C section. Can't wait to "meet" baby Ayla :)
I also swelled up like a balloon after my emergency c section!!! Was told it was because of all the fluids they pumped me with during labor, during the surgery and after in recovery. Hopefully you don't swell up as much since it will be planned. Best of luck girl!
OMGGGG the car seat story in the parking lot happened to me (I was bawling)! You are so relatable and awesome!! Always love your skin care content, but you’re so wholesome! Getting ready for planned c section for baby #2 and so excited!
Coconut oil isn’t actually the best ingredient for nipple balm as it has a scent. The baby has to be able to smell you, that’s usually why lanolin is recommended as it’s plain and unscented. Also why a lot of people say to not use perfume when you have a newborn. They have to get used to your smell.
I have had 2 C sections and I totally agree. There's no way i would try and shower at the hospital. I stayed in the hospital gown and a cardigan until the last day. I also loved having my own grip socks. I also brought my own muslin swaddles
Just had a c-section 3 weeks ago and I totally agree with keeping it simple! I wore my robe for 3 days straight and a pair of $2 old navy flip flops around the room. I was also swollen and didn’t use or wear most of the items in my bag!
I LOVE your mum/pregnancy videos! ❤️ They are so informative and you're very good at bringing your massage through in an interesting and entertaining way that making me pay attention under the whole videos👌🏼Thanks to you I feel more prepared than ever for my C-section of my first child, and how to be prepared for the new baby at the hospital and at home. That really eases my mind, especially because I really want to have it all under control and figured it out 😅 A million thanks to you! 🙏🏼
Just like you in my first pregnancy, I brought too much to the hospital. I didn’t need nor care about putting on makeup. I just wanted to brush my teeth and wash my face. I’m also bringing a cover for breastfeeding as we will probably have quite a bit of family visiting the hospital. I also didn’t care about my own gown. The gown I had before had snaps at the shoulder so it was easy to open and shut. Btw, wishing you a healthy delivery, baby and recovery!
It's what I asked for when people want to come visit the new baby! Give my toddler a present instead of the new baby (when people wish to bring a gift. Which is obviously optional)
Susan I watched your first hospital bag video (loved it) and I highly suggest taking a charger AND a charged battery pack, it was so much easier to just use the battery pack than having to worry about where an outlet is.
With my second baby they gave me coconut oil for nipple balm. With my second we had a Doona and I loved it. My daughter outgrew it by 9 months. Next time we're just putting baby right into a convertible car seat. For a a charge a recommend getting a really long cord.
Good luck for your c section. Ive never had a c section but after any surgery it's took me 3 days to get the energy to think about washing. You're not alone x
Thanks for keeping it real about the shower situation. I’m the same🙈😅 I was in the hospital for a week and I took one shower and it was ICE cold. It was borderline traumatic with all the pain o already felt PP.
I’m here for this video because that’s me! Im having a csection in April and I already went through one with my first. I’m like you, hospital gown all the way. Plus the nurses wanted me in a hospital gown because they wanted easy access. I did shower, I don’t remember if it was the same day of the csection or the following day, or maybe it was the day I was coming home. But I do remember getting in that shower and even washing my hair. I’m shopping for a robe right now, yours looks super comfy.
awww cant wait to see your babygirl you are going to just love dressing her. theres so many adorable girl outfits now a days and the accessories are so cute as well
hello to you! I love your videos so far! but the only thing I wanted to see is a little bit more is more photos or explanation videos of each product! I' m expecting my first baby and I 'm so confused about everything I need to have for the hospital and my newborn! thank you for your help!
After my emergency c section I literally only wore the hospital gown. I showered twice while in the hospital but put on a clean hospital gown each time. I also was soooo swollen after my c section. I couldn’t even put my flip flops on for a week after. I wore socks to the hospital (after I left) because my baby was in the NICU. I was so swollen when I was still in the hospital that I could barely lift my legs to get in and out of bed because of all the fluid I was retaining. Hair ties are life savers, she’s right! I took lip balm too because I cannot live without it.
Unless you need something prescription strength (like in Susan's case, with having a csection), bringing your own ibuprofen/tylonal/laxatives can actually save you a TON of money on your L&D bill, if your insurance isn't great. Obviously the hospital has all of that on hand, but especially if you'll be paying a lot out of pocket, bringing your own pain meds is a great idea.
@mixed Having to bear down and pass a BM after having a baby (vaginally or via cesarean) can be scary, and uncomfortable because of the trauma your body just went through. Taking a stool softener not only helps mentally, but helps keep a healing mama comfortable.
I’m not a mother, but I understand that a lot of painkillers can cause constipation and after a C-Section many experience anxiety when having to go to the toilet (as someone who has had gastro-intentional surgery, I understand!). Anything that will help prevent you straining is a good idea 😊
Okay that lemon packet is a game changer! Since I’ve been pregnant I’ve only been interested in an ice cold glass of water with lemon. I feel nauseas at the thought of another drink. I’m going to order a box to give them a try. Sometimes I’m out running errands and I’ll get thirsty but I don’t like water when it’s plain.
The best support I had was my partner when I had both my csections... Both times all I wanted to do all the time was shower. As soon as my epidural wore off I did go shower, but NO IT WAS NOT A COMFORTABLE walk, the hospital put me in the room right across from the ward toilets which was handy but gosh just getting off of the bed was hard and painful let alone standing and walking to go to the shower...but I showered everyday because of the blood.. It felt horrible... Pain and all.. Nurses and doctors offering me to go shower, and walk around every 2hours but the way they went about it was horrible....
Thank you so much for the bring a gift for the siblings at home tip!💙💙 having a girl and her two big brothers, 4 and 3 are doing a good job being excited about her…but this tip should buy her some serious cool points with them:) gracias!
I took a bunch of spray and stuff for postpartum care “down there” and didn’t need any of it since I ended up having to have a c section! Turns out I ended up taking extra stuff home from the hospital and didn’t have to buy anything for postpartum care. We even took wipes and diapers from the hospital for baby. Not sure if you have ever checked out the brand stars above from target but I LIVED in their comfy clothes after my c section. You should check them out!
I appreciated the fact you kept it real vs. all the other influencers buying stylish hospital gowns w/matching baby gown and matching pillow cases, towels, etc.
I'm so glad you've normalized not wanting to move after a C-section! I hear all these things about women having a C-section n walking around after like nothing..it took me days to get out of bed for fear of opening up my stitches!! So glad I'm not alone in just needing to stew in my own filth for that period of time lol
It is a major surgery. I remember the most my sister got up for after hers was to go to the bathroom and that’s about it until she had to leave the hospital
@@vigtoria8123 we need to hear more of this! I remember I never even was able to change my kids diaper til I got home and only bc I had to do it lol (hubby was doing it all in the hospital)
Healing goes significantly better if you do get up and walk around a few times a day. You shouldn’t be doing anything strenuous at all but walking in those first few days really is necessary to get swelling down.
A few hours after I gave birth the pca came in and tried to get me out of the bed to the use the restroom. The pain was agonizing and they ended up coming back a few hours later because I was so loopy from the meds. I’m glad they did though and they got me walking because that’s how I was able to go home earlier than what they expected. Plus my doctor installed a pain ball with this long straw in me which made everything a lot better.
Had mine a week ago and its still terrifying
I’m not even pregnant or a mom but I always watch Susan’s birth and baby videos lol
Susan, I would love to see like a “shopping haul” all your clothes are so cute and those jammies you packed looked so comfy.
Throughout the video I was just thinking that Susan is my type of woman 😂😂😂. The thought of showering, wearing makeup and cute clothes after childbirth or a csection makes me shudder 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lol me too and my first was via c section
I see some vloggers wearing a full face of makeup and hair whilst in labor and I'm like whaaattt??!! Each to their own but I really couldn't be bothered. It's refreshing to see a beauty blogger like Susan be practical and not worry about this sort of thing.
Same!!! I am so happy for her realistic approach
I'll probably shower and change, but i'm not putting any make up on until i'm going home, no way hhh
THANK YOU for keeping it real w the showering! I detest those videos where influencers are like "the very first thing I did was shower and do my makeup". I didn't shower for 2 days after my daughter was born...I was a mess!
LanolinLover Same!! I barely moved!
😂😂me too!!! I was freaking out after my C section!!! I showered only 3 days after and just bc the nurse made me do it 😬 I wanted to stay in bed for a month!!!
Actually staying in bed is not the best for you lovelies. I know it's hard but the following DAY afer the c-section the best you can do is walk around the hospital. It makes a lifetime difference in your recovery! All the luck 🍀
Maria Rita Bastos-Tigre Me too!!! The nurse made me do it. I had actually planned to shower at home 😬😬
I barely shower and do my makeup when pregnant! No one is fooling me. I highly doubt I'll be doing any of that stuff
Agreed on the crazy showering after both of my kids and I had two vaginal births! Robes and hospital gowns all the way. A nursing gown is a big help too.
YES on the shower anxiety!!!
I’ve watched so many of these c section preps where women say that first shower is “the best”…I was basically forced to shower by a nurse after my first c section and it was not refreshing or pleasant, I was freaked out the whole time. I didn’t even wash the incision area for a long time (sorry if gross), I didn’t want to touch it, look at it, acknowledge it 😅 took time to get comfortable enough to really cleanse myself..I’m happy you talked about this!
I like how you are so simple. So many beauty bloggers show them traveling or having a baby and bring way too much. You were real with all of this. The people who visit are those who love you and know you without a lot of make up. Then again you always teach to have great skin.
I remember when my siblings were born (I’m the oldest) I got a gift from everyone, and right away as a 3-7 year old kid I was like “omg a GIFT?! I love them”. It really is a cute great little bonding moment! To this day I remember every single one and thing my mom kept a couple x
The day i went into labor, the triage nurse told me that my son would be big, and she estimate he would weigh about 8 lbs. But no, he was tiny, he was 5lb 11 oz. I was not expecting that. This time with my baby girl, i am expecting her to be around the same and I know I will definitely need the newborn size clothing!! But good luck!!! so happy for you! i can't wait to meet her.
I love to see this lady in that light because she's always put together so I would love to see her after delivery and what she does and it's okay not to be all put together. Just a simple raw video coming soon hopefully
I had 5 c- sections and one thing i learned is those depends are comfortable i still buy them although im not pregnant nomore hope your delivery goes well
Omg...I love ur videos...I’m so glad I found u at the right time...I’m pregnant with baby #2-planned C section-37weeks & putting together my hospital bag!!! I’ve been binge watching ur videos & im sure I’ll
Be watching u during my wait period in the hospital 🤔
Such an informative video Susan. I wish you a safe and happy delivery :)
Whats Good Mga Kahombre ko Kamusta? Ito na ang Munting tulong ko sa mga nasalanta sa Marikina at Cagayan Valley, wala akong kakayanang pumunta sa mga lugar na yan,upang ibigay ito personally sa mga LGU ng respective Towns, Dahil may iniinda pa akong sakit mga kahombre ko.
Ngayon, hindi ito pera ng youtube account natin mga kahombre ko, ito ay ang panalo ko sa Online Sabong after 1 month of playing, so hindi nabawasan ang ating pondo na almost 2m na dito sa youtube charity funds ntn.
Ang daming natatanong sakin kung saan daw ako nagregister upang makalaro ng Sabong Online. Naka Pin ang comment kung san yung link na maghahatid sainyo sa pagregister kung sinong gusto at may kakayanan na magsugal to try your luck.
PS: mga tao ko na mismo magdidistribute ng mga perang ito sa mga lugar na nasalanta, hope it will help khit na 500k lang ito.
-Maraming parties na ang kumukuha sakin upang mag politika, hindi ko alam ang decision ko kasi gusto ko na ayaw ko, magbgay dn kayo ng comment tungkol dyan mga kahombre ko salamat.
1LGFV
From the point of view of a nurse and mom (with baby #2 on the way) this was perfect! I might consider a battery charger in case you have multiple devices (husband, yours, your sons).
Mskhillyer Good call! Just packed it.
Who’s up for hospitals to adopt breastfeeding gowns at the maternity ward?
Ones that they gave me had snaps in the front and on shoulders
I Love The Colour Pink i was in the hospital for 3 days with a c section. And most people that have a normal labor in hospital is 24 hours.
My hospital had them.
My hospital had gowns with snaps at the shoulders and another kind that had like, the overlapping things over the boobs with a slit in the middle to pull your boobs out. Lol
Also I was in the hospital for 4 days after my c section.
@FearnTuckerBentley really? Are they not worried about postpartum hemorrhage? 6hours is a pretty short time to leave the hospital after having a baby.
I never used face wipes in my life. BUT, I ended up in the hospital for 2 weeks on bedrest before my son was born. For almost 4 days I was not allowed out of bed at all, even to use the restroom. Face wipes were AWESOME to use on my face, neck, chest, shoulders, to refresh myself until I could finally take a shower!
I just had my 3rd C-section Sept 1st. A few days later I had a stitch that popped on the right side abdominal wall (on the inside that holds your ab muscles together) I ended up BACK in the hospital because it was bleeding internally. If it hadn’t clotted then I would’ve had to have more surgery.
Moral of me sharing this…. When your OB tells you to rest, please rest!!!! My son got sent to the children’s hospital that’s an hour and 35 minutes from home and we were traveling that every single day while he was in NICU. I know it happened because I wasn’t taking care of myself during that time. Thankfully he is home now and doing good…. Me, I’m still very sore and hurt on and off through the day. Again, LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR AND DO WHAT THEU TELL YOU!!!!
It’s so nice to see such an honest video! Love your channel Susan.
I've never seen any of your videos until now that I am 36 weeks and I'm glad I found you. This video was the only one I didn't skip through out of all the other I have seen and it seems so realistic, I feel better about knowing that makeup isn't a necessity after giving birth and how I shouldn't stress over small details, basically to just let everything flow and not overpack.
Nice. I'm going on my 7th c-section. And getting ready for our newborn and your video came up. :)
I love those dehydrated lemon packets. The orange & lime are good combined in water, too. Can't wait to see your baby girl. Have a happy, memorable, safe, relaxing enjoyable time at the hospital. Best wishes dear.
Out of all the "what's in my diaper bag " videos I've watched, yours is the most ideal! Some mommas pack waaaaaay too much
Who else is freaking terrified of pregnancy and labor?
Tímea Tarjányi i know what you are feeling 🥶same here
Don’t worry girls it’s all in our heads. Mind over matter. Us women were born to have babies. We got this!!
Me!!
I am :( and I'm freaking out even more about taking care of a newborn and that my life will never be the same :'(
I was so so so terrified up until 5 months ago when I gave birth to my first baby. I'm now not as scared because i have a idea of what to expect.
I had a scheduled c section and was due around the same time as Susan but went into labor at 37 weeks and 5 days. I was told to walk the halls 5 hours later which wasn’t too bad. I think the second time around for surgery was a little easier. At home I still tried to rest and do things around the house to keep me occupied.
I totally agree on the no shower thing! I had a vaginal delivery and didn’t even want to get out of the bed, let alone shower! Plus having a brand new baby, taking a shower is going to be the least of your worries.
The dress you’re wearing while showing the robe is so cute!!! Where is it from? I would love to know. Thanks for making this practical video, I’m having a planned c-section for my first baby in May due to previous injuries sustained in a car accident - this was so helpful!
Same question here. The dress looks so lovely.
I want the dress too!!
I’m scrolling through comments trying to find that too
I LOVEEEEEE YOU! Omg every mom I see on here talks about how being so pretty and having matching outfits with the baby lol and your soo real like noo I'm good let's just get home lol I love how real you are!
I am in the no shower and barely getting out of bed after c section group. I went to the bathroom because the nurses made me. I have to say 2nd c section vs 1st was a day and night difference for me because you know what to expect. My 2nd one was scheduled, and I am soooo glad it was.
Sharmin Rahman That’s what I hear!
Yes! I only wore the hospital gown the entire time!! I brought a huge bag full of crap and didn’t use any of it. And I’ll never understand how some wear makeup in a hospital. It makes me feel dirty. And that just adds more steps at night since you must wash that off your face.
Ohh yesss to the depend diapers!! Those are amazing after child birth! Hint: pop em in the freezer for a bit for extra relief!!
I like the idea of taking your own socks with you to the hospital. And I like that you included the link for ordering them. Also that robe you packed looks so comfortable. And I hadn't heard of the newborn baby having a gift for his or hers older brother or sister. I like that idea too! I haven't had children. So I feel like I learn so much from others from their experiences. Susan I hope your precious baby arrives soon and is healthy. And since I have a friend who said she couldn't walk upright for at least 4 days after both of her c-sections, I hope you recover quickly. And that you enjoy this time as a family of four! I look forward to seeing pictures. But I'm sure she'll be just as adorable as her brother!🙂
I am so grateful I found your channel. I was pregnant with my first, born April 2018, when I found your channel; and now I’m having my second and I found out you were too and I was in a frenzy before but you somehow got me a bit calmer, you seem so at ease. I planned for the c section and now my next is due later January 2020 so I’m a little bit behind you. But I love how informative you are and you’ve been such a help, thank you💖💖💖
So many good tips! I am one of those people who needs super soft blankets so I actually went to target before hand and got a twin size of my favorite blanket and I was so glad I did the blankets at the hospital were awful! Also, every hospital is different, but mine does a standard wound vac for csections and I seriously think that's why I healed so well! And I didn't have to mess with my incision ever!
I’m definitely with you when it comes to packing less. I feel like I overpacked which made everything super stressful for me on top of dealing with csection pain. Next time definitely packing way less!
Sending you all blessings and positive energy for your delivery. All the best
Oh my! Car seat situation was the second worse scenario to happen after the NiCU. It was winter with freezing cold winds and we didn’t know how to put a baby in the car seat 🫣 and nurses were not helping us saying parents should know how to. But finally a nurse helped strapping my son into the car seat after good 10-15 mins of us standing in the winter winds
Love the name Ayla!!!! Lots of love and have a safe delivery!!! xxxxx
Aleksandra Wawrzyniak Haha! You caught it. A little sneak peek.
Also did a double take at the blanket as well - so cute! our baby girl was born in July is named Ayla too :) curious to find out how you’ll be pronouncing the name (eye-la or long A-la) Can’t wait for the next videos.
Aleksandra Wawrzyniak my sisters name is Ayla 😭
I agree on the showering except last time I ended up having an unplanned c section after already being in the hospital for over 24 hours and then they kept me for another 3 1/2 days so I ended up taking a shower because I couldn't bare how gross I felt haha. But yeah I don't think I got out of bed for the first 12 hours post c-section. I felt so bad/tired I stayed in bed until I absolutely had to get up. (and yes I know I know walking around is good it's just HARD!!)
I was just watching this for fun, but this was actually so useful because I forgot that hospitals are so cold. My mom is having surgery in a few days and might want some warm, comfy articles of clothing afterwards. I hope you have a healthy delivery and recover smoothly.
We had our Doona from day 1, little man left the hospital in it, and it was the BEST. My guy is 100% percentile for height, so he probably will grow out of it by the time he's 1, but it's still SO worth it. Seriously the best baby product we bought.
I’m super glad I ran into your video. It’s been 16 years since my last delivery! I was starting to wonder what my “hospital bag” should include. Thank you so much for the advice!
liz toy hope things are going well
So far this is the most helpfull realistic vid i seen on what to bring ! Great vid
We did the gift exchange as well! I had my newborn 4 weeks ago and we gave my 2 year and 4 month old 2 gifts (a toy cashier and peppa pig set) that supposedly came from her new sister. She absolutely adores her now and gives her plenty of kisses and cuddles (jealousy doesnt seem to be on the horizons so far!)
Good luck on your birth Susan!
Great video. My c section is on October 2nd! 38 weeks today.
How about snacks?!! 😁
Also I strongly suggest to buy 10 feet iPhone charger. Once you use them, you won’t go back to short iPhone charger. I got mine from Amazon.
omg the gifts from the new baby is the CUTEST THING EVERRR!!!!!
Yes I was gonna get one ready for when im away in labour
Thank you Susan, finally a real video. I am just so sick of watching over packed hospital bags and watching labor videos with fake eyelashes and a full face of makeup.
I just had my baby 8 days ago and used my toothpaste, toothbrush, charger, iPad, moisturizer, hair tie, robe, and after washing my face I did put moisturizer, light lipstick and very little mascara. Oh and a going home nursing friendly outfit
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3 years later and this video is still
so helpful! Thank you! 🥰
I absolutely love home simplistic your list is!! So many of these videos make you feel like you have to have every product possible and it makes it so hard to pack in and out as well as finding the essentials while you can barely move. I had a c section also and less is more!!
Hi Susan, good luck on your hospital stay. I used to work in a hospital. As a patient you will come to realize how dry being in a hospital will be. Don't forget bringing chapstick. I woukd also bring lemon juice for your water.
Teresa DI Pedialyte works well too
No rinse wash was my favorite thing after my c-section ❤ wishing you the best on your upcoming delivery
I had a c section a week ago and i didnt use one single skincare product in the hospital... i didnt even want to get up from the bed with the pain let alone have a shower or take care of my skin... nobody told me the revovery was so damn hard!!!
Omg! Where is your dress from that your wearing throughout the video!! It’s so beautiful and I need it 😍😍
This is such a wholesome video, it's so informative and has little delights throughout. I am in college right now, I don't even know why I am watching this but I have come to love you Susan and all the very best!
This is so real! I needed this when I was packing my bag :) all the others I’ve seen are way way extra
Loved your video! I myself had a preemie newborn via emergency c-section due to preeclampsia so I was swollen my entire hospital stay and couldn’t shower or walk much because of the pain. The nurses also made me feel as if I should be walking around and showering right after so to watch your video totally makes me feel normal lol.
Your video gives me an idea of what to pack in my next pregnancy! Again loooooved your video!
I've recently been watching ALL of your videos as a new viewer and literally nine months of videos into it and you're already due! I'm so excited for your baby number 2, best wishes to you and I hope that this is as painless as can possibly be for a C section. Can't wait to "meet" baby Ayla :)
I also swelled up like a balloon after my emergency c section!!! Was told it was because of all the fluids they pumped me with during labor, during the surgery and after in recovery. Hopefully you don't swell up as much since it will be planned. Best of luck girl!
Thank you for making a such realistic video on what you might actually need at the hospital. Others I’ve seen I feel pack way too much.
OMGGGG the car seat story in the parking lot happened to me (I was bawling)! You are so relatable and awesome!! Always love your skin care content, but you’re so wholesome!
Getting ready for planned c section for baby #2 and so excited!
Coconut oil isn’t actually the best ingredient for nipple balm as it has a scent. The baby has to be able to smell you, that’s usually why lanolin is recommended as it’s plain and unscented. Also why a lot of people say to not use perfume when you have a newborn. They have to get used to your smell.
This is a good video! I'm having a scheduled csection in 9 weeks but I havent even started thinking about this stuff
I have had 2 C sections and I totally agree. There's no way i would try and shower at the hospital. I stayed in the hospital gown and a cardigan until the last day. I also loved having my own grip socks. I also brought my own muslin swaddles
praying and wishing you a great safe delivery , super excited for you. I'll be in your boat in 4 months pray for me 😍👶
Love the name Ayla! The personalized blanket is a nice touch.
Asill84 Thank you! You guys get a sneak peek at the name because I haven’t announced it yet! 😛
@@SusanYara That is my daughter's name Ayla Verta-Lyn she's 29 now. Everyone wants to pronounce it Ala. No, it's Kayla without the K. : )
Glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed that!
You go Susan! Do what’s best for you girl! Love seeing you on FAM that’s actually how I found you 👌🏼 best of luck! Wishing you a healthy baby & labor
I think you should pack your baby long sleeved onesies in case the room you’re in gets cold. Best of luck!
Just had a c-section 3 weeks ago and I totally agree with keeping it simple! I wore my robe for 3 days straight and a pair of $2 old navy flip flops around the room. I was also swollen and didn’t use or wear most of the items in my bag!
I LOVE your mum/pregnancy videos! ❤️ They are so informative and you're very good at bringing your massage through in an interesting and entertaining way that making me pay attention under the whole videos👌🏼Thanks to you I feel more prepared than ever for my C-section of my first child, and how to be prepared for the new baby at the hospital and at home. That really eases my mind, especially because I really want to have it all under control and figured it out 😅
A million thanks to you! 🙏🏼
Just like you in my first pregnancy, I brought too much to the hospital. I didn’t need nor care about putting on makeup. I just wanted to brush my teeth and wash my face. I’m also bringing a cover for breastfeeding as we will probably have quite a bit of family visiting the hospital. I also didn’t care about my own gown. The gown I had before had snaps at the shoulder so it was easy to open and shut. Btw, wishing you a healthy delivery, baby and recovery!
I remember my parents gave me present every time a new baby came to the family (I have 3 younger brothers) and I felt awesome as a toodler
It's what I asked for when people want to come visit the new baby! Give my toddler a present instead of the new baby (when people wish to bring a gift. Which is obviously optional)
Susan I watched your first hospital bag video (loved it) and I highly suggest taking a charger AND a charged battery pack, it was so much easier to just use the battery pack than having to worry about where an outlet is.
With my second baby they gave me coconut oil for nipple balm.
With my second we had a Doona and I loved it. My daughter outgrew it by 9 months. Next time we're just putting baby right into a convertible car seat.
For a a charge a recommend getting a really long cord.
by far the best video to prepare me for hospital bag
Good luck for your c section. Ive never had a c section but after any surgery it's took me 3 days to get the energy to think about washing. You're not alone x
Thanks for keeping it real about the shower situation. I’m the same🙈😅 I was in the hospital for a week and I took one shower and it was ICE cold. It was borderline traumatic with all the pain o already felt PP.
I’m here for this video because that’s me! Im having a csection in April and I already went through one with my first. I’m like you, hospital gown all the way. Plus the nurses wanted me in a hospital gown because they wanted easy access.
I did shower, I don’t remember if it was the same day of the csection or the following day, or maybe it was the day I was coming home. But I do remember getting in that shower and even washing my hair.
I’m shopping for a robe right now, yours looks super comfy.
Most realistic and relatable hospital-bag video ever.
awww cant wait to see your babygirl you are going to just love dressing her. theres so many adorable girl outfits now a days and the accessories are so cute as well
hello to you! I love your videos so far! but the only thing I wanted to see is a little bit more is more photos or explanation videos of each product! I' m expecting my first baby and I 'm so confused about everything I need to have for the hospital and my newborn! thank you for your help!
After my emergency c section I literally only wore the hospital gown. I showered twice while in the hospital but put on a clean hospital gown each time.
I also was soooo swollen after my c section. I couldn’t even put my flip flops on for a week after. I wore socks to the hospital (after I left) because my baby was in the NICU. I was so swollen when I was still in the hospital that I could barely lift my legs to get in and out of bed because of all the fluid I was retaining.
Hair ties are life savers, she’s right! I took lip balm too because I cannot live without it.
Unless you need something prescription strength (like in Susan's case, with having a csection), bringing your own ibuprofen/tylonal/laxatives can actually save you a TON of money on your L&D bill, if your insurance isn't great. Obviously the hospital has all of that on hand, but especially if you'll be paying a lot out of pocket, bringing your own pain meds is a great idea.
@mixed Having to bear down and pass a BM after having a baby (vaginally or via cesarean) can be scary, and uncomfortable because of the trauma your body just went through. Taking a stool softener not only helps mentally, but helps keep a healing mama comfortable.
I’m not a mother, but I understand that a lot of painkillers can cause constipation and after a C-Section many experience anxiety when having to go to the toilet (as someone who has had gastro-intentional surgery, I understand!). Anything that will help prevent you straining is a good idea 😊
I love you Susan always and forever ♾!❤️
Okay that lemon packet is a game changer! Since I’ve been pregnant I’ve only been interested in an ice cold glass of water with lemon. I feel nauseas at the thought of another drink. I’m going to order a box to give them a try. Sometimes I’m out running errands and I’ll get thirsty but I don’t like water when it’s plain.
The best support I had was my partner when I had both my csections... Both times all I wanted to do all the time was shower. As soon as my epidural wore off I did go shower, but NO IT WAS NOT A COMFORTABLE walk, the hospital put me in the room right across from the ward toilets which was handy but gosh just getting off of the bed was hard and painful let alone standing and walking to go to the shower...but I showered everyday because of the blood.. It felt horrible... Pain and all.. Nurses and doctors offering me to go shower, and walk around every 2hours but the way they went about it was horrible....
Thank you so much for the bring a gift for the siblings at home tip!💙💙 having a girl and her two big brothers, 4 and 3 are doing a good job being excited about her…but this tip should buy her some serious cool points with them:) gracias!
so excited for you and your growing family!!!! can’t wait for lil baby ayla🥰
Neha Shaw 😘😘😘
I too swelled up after c section, it's because of extra intravenous fluid that they push
Me too ugh it took like 5 days to go away after I got home
Oh, and I love that the gender reveal test you did on FAM was right 😊
I felt you on spiritual level when you spoke about not wanting to shower!!
I loved my hospital and the nurses. Now I moved to Dallas so I hope theyre as good when I have my second delivery
I love how simple she is ! ❤️
Thank you Susan for not making me feel like a freak of nature that I don't want to wear makeup in the hospital!
I took a bunch of spray and stuff for postpartum care “down there” and didn’t need any of it since I ended up having to have a c section! Turns out I ended up taking extra stuff home from the hospital and didn’t have to buy anything for postpartum care. We even took wipes and diapers from the hospital for baby. Not sure if you have ever checked out the brand stars above from target but I LIVED in their comfy clothes after my c section. You should check them out!
OMG thank you so much for the realness girl!! This is literally awesome! And so honest!!
Still rocking it! You look amazing and always giving us such an informative video. Thanks. Wishing you a safe delivery and all the best ❤️
What bag is that the little black one you’re putting all your skin care in? I like it!
You have been the most practical momma I have seen on TH-cam. Your videos are so refreshing! Thank you!