*MINIMAL* What's in my Hospital Bag as a Seasoned Mom
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Cute Jammies ! My mother in law worked as a hospital nurse and taught me that hydrogen peroxide will take out blood stains. Pretreat your blood stains with hydrogen peroxide. Just pour some straight from the bottle onto the stain. It bubbles up when it is working! Thank you for all of your seasoned advice. It’s priceless ! Take extra good care , 💗
Most realistic hospital bag video. Keeping it minimal is key, you are not there to relax or get a spa treatment. Plus, time goes by so fast, you’ll be home in no time! Kristen, healthy delivery and can’t wait to see your new baby girl!
I love that all of your girls have come home in the same sweet sleeper. What a great memory.
You are the cutest, down to earth, sensible lady ever!🥰
Girl I just love your down to earth personality, it's like you're talking to us girlfriends in the room. 😊
I hope all went well with your delivery hon. God bless u and your family and especially the newest little wee one! ❤ sending hugs!
Hope you have an easy delivery and a healthy baby. I am sure you can not wait to meet this new family member. Blessings to you and your family.
I'm in Australia but I have recently discovered your videos. You are so down to earth and such a calming, reassuring presence. I'm pregnant with baby #2 but really enjoying watching these types of videos, thank you Kristen! I hardly ever comment but your content is a breath of fresh air x
You deserve anything you want to wear even if you don't use it at the hospital. You'll use it later at home when you're in that nesting mode. I think everyone is anxious to see your new bundle of joy.
Praying for a safe easy delivery for you and baby. You are right keep it simple. I am a retired nurse. The hospital has all the supplies you need. Also be sure to take home with you things like the breast pump kit if you use a hospital breast pump. Any diapers or other left over single patient use items or they will just be thrown away. The breast pump accessory kit will fit many at home breast pumps and can also be used as hand pumps. They are quite expensive to buy if you need a replacement one. These are single patient use items and will be thrown away if you do not take them.
For someone who is larger busted and needs that support that a good quality bra gives, I needed a nursing bra. Yes they are more expensive, but they are made for a reason. Regular bras don’t work for everyone when nursing. Everyone has to find what works for them.
I agree. I can't imagine pulling my bra up to nurse as she described. Seems super uncomfortable. I'm glad it works for her, but it's not for me.
You are so precious! I love your videos. You are so down-to-earth and honest about everything.
You made me laugh so hard over the bras. You made this 71 year old lady have the best laugh of the day!! ❤
My thoughts as well ! I laughed out loud a couple of times throughout this video! I’m 61 & Kristen is pure joy! ✨💖✨
Thank you for sharing! I’m 33 weeks today 🥰
OMG I LOVE your "burner" concept!!! Also love that you're not afraid to discuss sanitary pads & leakage & all the messy things that come with delivering a cherub! Wishing you a quick & easy delivery!
When you are in hospital it may be the last time for a very long time that you'll have a chance to be waited on. Embrace it. Let those nurses pamper you and the baby. Get as much rest as you can because once you get home it's game on! 🙏
This is the best hospital bag video I've seen so far!!
Congratulations on the birth of Lily Anna. It's lovely to hear that you are both well.
I am a grandma and I agree that you don’t need a lot for the hospital. You are truly amazing and I can’t wait to see your baby girl. Your family is so beautiful. Have a great delivery.
as a soon to be new mom, i really appreciate your realistic, minimal advice. theres so much pressure it feels like to buy all this stuff or have all this stuff out of fear that if i dont have it i'll regret it, even though deep down i know thats not true. Even as a postpartum nurse i still am victim to this! the only thing i do recommend especially for first time breastfeeders is your breastfeeding pillow because, at least at my hospital, our pillows suck or we run out because each person needs like 5-8 pillows to get good support because the pillows are o thin
I'm due in October with my second baby! I had an emergency c section with my first and am doing a scheduled one this time.. I'm bringing nightgowns because pants last time?!?! Awful. So that's the one thing I tell everyone when they go to the hospital.. I obviously wasn't planning for one but we ended up with the surgery and I wish I would have had nightgowns so badly. I know you had your baby already but this is always my advice to anyone else that reads this! Just one is all you need!
I have been looking all weekend to see if you had your baby yet!
Instagram is up to date! Congratulations, Kristen!
I forgot prayers for you ,baby, and family
Second time mom here! I’m currently 16 wks with my baby boy, and my daughter turns 10 this year. It’s been a decade since I’ve done this stuff and I’m so thankful for this video. I agree with everything your bringing and lots of points that you made about the hospital (US) having a lot available for you.
You deserve to feel "cute." It's hard work to birth a baby, and I'm glad you treated yourself!
I'm about to have my fourth BOY, so this video was very timely for me. Thank you for the words of calm and wisdom!
I had my first baby 3 months ago and wayyyyy over packed 🤣 I was so out of it most of the time that I didn't even know where the suitcase was or what was in it. Next time I'm just bringing my toiletries, a couple of cozy outfits and a going home outfit for baby. I literally used NOTHING besides those things 🤣
~Refreshing, intelligent content! ~Appreciate you sharing your wise approach & ways with any new Moms-to-be! Kristen, I laughed out loud when you said, “… well then, if it did,…whatever!” It touched to my core to see you hold up the precious floral sleeper that each one of your girls wore when they came home from the hospital! A treasure,… & paired with that bow… 💖! My prayers for you, Josh & your precious growing family are ongoing. May the Lord bless & keep each one of you! ✨✨✨✨✨✨❤️🙏🏽
Kristen you are so right. I have a 42-year-old daughter and when I went to the hospital to deliver her, I did not have a bag at all. All I had with me was the clothes on my back. After I delivered her I had my husband bring me an outfit to wear home and an outfit for the baby plus the car seat. The hospital gave me anything and everything I needed while I was there.
I’m praying you have a wonderful labor and delivery and another beautiful, healthy baby.
Same with me. 😀
Love this video. I am 37 weeks pregnant with my second child, and this video is what I wish I would have seen before packing the bag the first time. I thought I needed to bring so much stuff, I even read so many places, that I should bring my own roll of toilet paper... did not need to do that, lol. I feel so much more in peace and calm about what I really need to bring this time.
Mom of 3 here. I related to this so much. I brought a going home outfit for me and baby, charger, toiletries, and nursing pillow. That was basically it. You don’t need much at all. I brought sooo much stuff the first time because TH-camrs said it was “essential” and didn’t use half of it.
Adorable PJ's!! You're so ready! Hopefully you will have your sweet baby girl in your arms in the next video! Best of luck! Saying prayers for your speedy delivery and healthy sweet baby! 💗🙏💗
Kriste n, you are a beautiful pregnant momma--inside and out. Praying for a healthy delivery, wisdom for the doctors/nurses. Can't wait to see this gift from God!
I remember when you bought that Granny bag! Glad you are getting use out of it. 😊 Cute pjs too!
Thank you for this. I was stressing what to bring as I’m first time mom . This is probably the most realistic pack with me hospital bag I’ve seen compared to the ones from Tik tok 😅
I'm so excited for you & your beautiful family Kristen! 💕 I think you've given great advice. There's something special about bringing four of the same sex tiny humans into the world 💗💗💗💗From one mama to four daughters to another! 💞
Another 4 girl mama here and I agree 😊💗💗💗💗
In case there is an accident involving blood, it's really simple to get out. Put the soiled item in a sink of ice as soon as you can and let it soak until the stain comes out then was as usual. The colder the water the quicker the stain comes out.
Can't wait for your birth story ..She is absolutely adorable
Might I say, florals (for your jammies) hide a multitude of sins...."Go Grandmacore!" And as an experienced momma of 5 (and now a grandma)and RN , you've got a great (and practical) list!
Keeping you in my prayers for a safe, happy and healthy delivery! ❤
You are hilarious! So true Kristen… you know what to do, Girl!
I feel like every time I see hospital or “what you don’t need” videos I end up commenting this! lol As a mom of three, who nursed all three…one to 9mos and the other two to 15mo. IF you are larger busted you might actually need a nursing bra, I tried the “just lift” method and it hurt and was extremely uncomfortable and painful. Especially durning the beginning before the milk regulates. This is accurate for her, but don’t be surprised if it isn’t for you! Getting off my soap box now!
You're so real and funny! I love that your little girl will be wearing the same outfit-so sweet! I'll be praying for your delivery...blessings.
So so happy I found your channel! Also on baby #4. Going back to the hospital after 2 homebirths. This was so helpful! I’m excited to go through the rest of your videos!
Sending love and many blessings to you and your family. Praying for a healthy delivery! Love you! 🩷👶🏻💖💕💓👶🏻🙏🏻
You had me at "burner underwear"😂 i just had to subscribe. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, had a great laugh. Congratulations Mama❤
You look so beautiful!! That blue really suits you!! Thank you for this list. My first baby is due in October, and your tips are so helpful!
Girlie! You always make me giggle. Wishing I could be your labor nurse! Praying for a safe & fun delivery for you!! ❤️
Yes, definitely pack your husband a shirt. I will never forgot our sweet one spit up on my husbands shirt. His friend had to bring him a shirt. Kristen, I hope that you have a smooth delivery. Good advice! Congratulations!
Hydrogen peroxide takes blood out of clothes. Heard this from someone who said nurses do this if needed on scrubs.
You have grown so much in creating better videos. From showing your hair without hats to stopping all the dismissing comments about yourself. You are producing very relevant videos. Baby here yet? Cannot wait to see her and hear the girls helping mommy. Hugs!!
Congrats Kristen
Can’t wait to meet your new little one
Would love to see all four girls in that outfit like a 4 way split screen once she is born !
I think all the pj's are adorable and they looked great on you
I had my baby 10 weeks ago (first time mom). I originally went to the hospital to check if my water broke ( I woke up at 4 am all wet, wasn't sure if my water broke or peed myself because I had no signs of labor at all). I thought they will check and let me go home for the next 24 hours for labor to begin. However they admitted me the same day. Therefore I had nothing on me. Just my purse. The hospital provided us with everything. The second day after birth, my partner went home and brought some clothes and swaddle for the baby.
The pajamas you got are too cute!!
When I had my babies over 40 years ago, I didn’t take one thing with me. And I made it just fine. They do supply everything that you or your baby needs.
Thank you for sharing! I’m pregnant with my first baby and it’s encouraging to hear your tips and reminders not to stress because the hospital will have a lot of what you need 😅
I hope your labor and delivery is smooth and you get to meet your sweet baby girl soon! ❤️
Good luck! Kristen can't wait to meet the new little one! Good luck to you and Josh❤❤
I love this as a FTM! I’m 36 weeks slowly getting my stuff together and I want the BARE MINIMUM! Will be adding a fan because I get really bad hot flashes when I’m in any discomfort. We love music so a little portable speaker and AirPods just in case I want to just zone out by myself. And a blanket for hubby since he will be extra cold!
If I’m not “glammed up” then I’ll pack my blow dryer and some makeup to get ready over there.
Getting closer.
Hello sweet Kristin, nice to see you, love your down to earth personality, you keep it real, I’m the same way. Good luck with the delivery, can’t wait to see your sweet bay. Take care.
You have such a wonderful easy going way about you, Kristen, i will keep you in my prayers that everything goes smoothly. I really enjoy your videos. God bless you and your family!
Girl you are so fun .I love watching you .God bless you take care of yourself and have that baby soon. I know you're ready God bless you all😊
Just seen on instagram you had your wee girl on the 4th July a big congratulations she is beautiful can’t wait for the birth story and how you found it havin a 3rd baby as I’m due to have my 3rd in January ❤xx
Praying for a smooth and healthy delivery for you!
Cotton undies are so much more comfortable! I have a lot of skin allergies and I can't wear synthetic stuff. Once you get used to the natural feel of all natural fibers, you won't go back. Hope you have a great experience and this was a great video idea.
Best wishes for a safe and easy delivery and healthy baby! I can’t wait to see new baby!
Blessings to you and Josh !! Praying for all of you !! ❤
I do the cornstarch thing.. i heard eva mendez does too.
Thank you for sharing!
Prayers for a safe delivery and healthy baby girl !❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
I love that you use cornstarch for dry shampoo! I hate the smell of dry shampoo, and the chemicals they have. If you get the more natural ones, they are so expensive! I am a brunette, so I use cocoa powder. It makes my hair smell like chocolate as a bonus haha
I’m long past the years of giving birth to my babies but LOVE this video. Thank you for your honesty and the encouraging words for new Mommas. AND although I’m a grandmother now, I learned something new! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. DRY SHAMPOO alternative is cornstarch. THANK YOU! I absolutely love your heart. God bless you and your sweet family!
Such a wise Godly momma 🩷🩷🩷🩷
Well said! ✨💖✨
Thank you for your videos! 🥺🥲
It's great to watch your channel growing I knew it would!! Okay, gonna watch now. When I was having my children Everything was maternity clothes!! I remember I had four outfits that I wore the whole time lol. I had a pair of jeans, a pair of corduroy pants, two jumpers and that was it!! Now they have such cute things.Can't wait to see this baby!
Praying for a safe and beautiful labor and delivery. God has you in his hands. I’m sure you are ready to see baby girl!
Good luck happy safe delivery 😊❤xoxo
You and Josh are in my prayers. God bless you and your four beautiful daughters.
Kristen, you are just beautiful! Can't wait to see your baby girl! God bless.
God’s blessings to you and your new baby girl. Take it easy. You are the most beautiful pregnant women I have ever seen!!!
Aww Kristen can't wait to see your new little Princess !!! So excited - so much anticipation!!!
i like that you look so beutiful and posh yet you have a laugh and really down to earth ,thats awesome , best of luck wiuth your labour and new baby
A great video for new moms from an experienced mom!! ❤ I pray for a speedy delivery! ❤
Kristen I just want you to know how absolutely beautiful you are!! Good luck with your labor & delivery!!🥰
Congratulations on your little one. 🎉❤ I dont have Instagram so i didnt see that she is already here. Love the Name.❤ One of my favorite names since i'm 15. Now i'm 31
Kristen I totally agree to use as much as the hospital offers. For both of my children I only brought an outfit to take them home. I am praying for a safe delivery and a healthy baby girl 💕💕
Wishing you all the best for a safe delivery and a healthy baby girl! ❤ 👶
So excited 😅 ❤
Can't wait to see your newest baby girl!! Waiting to see what you choose for her name. May all go well, and God Bless!
Best of luck to you!
Best of luck to you Kristen. Sending prayers and lots of love! You've got this!❤
Well, you are all set..if only baby girl would get ready. Excited for you and ready to see baby girl #4. Praying for you, as well to have a blessed delivery.
Baby Lily Anna was born on July 4.
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Yes, she announced it on Instagram
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Keep it real girl, love ya! Good luck with delivery, can't wait to meet her🥰
This was super helpful. With my first I regret not bringing my makeup. You do you downtime and it would have been nice to feel like me.
Kristen, I just want you to know that I enjoy watching ALL the videos that you have done and continue to do .
I was actually thinking about you since your last video wondering if you have had your baby yet .
I want you to know that I will be thinking of you and will be praying that everything goes well . I think that you have three beautiful little girls and I will be looking forward to when you decide to show us your new baby girl .
Take care !!
Yes! I agree with the regular bras. Pregnant with my third, have breastfed my previous and much prefer just lifting the bra and shirt up - works just as good!The nursing bra clips on the shoulders are also big enough you see them through a shirt 😅
So happy to see you again. Been praying for you to have a safe, healthy birth. Thank you for this video!
I love your crib and changing table! 😍
"Burners"....."Full access to both teats"......😂OMG, YOU ARE A HOOT!!!! I almost peed my pants!😂😂😂
Wishing you a speedy delivery. Can't wait to see another cutie in your house!😅
I use those pads to put under puppy pads to protect floor. Also slept on one during colonoscopy prep! I had a older dog with CKD and incontinence and put one on her side of bed. Came in handy more than once.