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What Should I Pack for Hospital Stay?

Almost 35 weeks and thinking I should start putting together a bag to take with me when I deliver. I am a scheduled c-section, but things don't always go as planned :) I can't remember what I brought last time, it was so long ago. My OB said to plan on being in the hospital 3 nights if all goes well. I'm sure I'll need a light weight robe, clean underwear, my toothbrush and a change of clothes to go home in. What else should I include? Did most of you wear the hospital gowns or bring nightgowns? I'm sure I'll have plenty of visitors so I...

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Help for Keeping Baby Awake During the Day

I'm having sleeping issues with my 6 week old daughter. I'm trying to keep her awake more during the day, so she'll sleep better at night. The problem is is that when she's awake all she wants to do is eat and if she doesn't get to nurse she does nothing but scream and cry. How do I keep her from napping too much, without hearing her scream all day? The other problem I am having is that she won't sleep in her cradle anymore. She will fall asleep after nursing and the minute I lay her down, she wakes up crying. I can't hold her all night....

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Most Useful New Infant Item You had...please share...especially Preemie Parents

So my SIL gave birth VERY early last week..at 30.5 weeks gestation. My niece weighed in at 2 lbs, 1 oz. She has done miraculously..no vent the whole time, no emergencies and while she has not gained any weight yet, she is maintaining her birth weight at this point. She looks wonderful...even a full head of hair! I thought fat and hair grew last?? She is a tiny little spectacular miracle! She will be needing some selections of preemie clothes, and other such things. But I am wondering what were the most useful things you had for Preemies...

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