Hi So, I just got done packing my hospital bag & today I went out and bought myself big panties.. I mean like granny panties! They come up to the waist. I also have some disposables in my bag too for the first few days but my question is should I pack something other than big parachute knickers? Like more my normal style.. Or would that just be a waste of time? cause I prefer a smaller kind of underwear unless I'm on my period but even those pants have nothing on these ones. I'm thinking should I just leave them in my bag as I'll need everything to be held in place & won't care about anything but comfort? I mean I will have just given birth I doubt I'll care if anyone can see the seam of my huge pants through my leggings. what's your underwear of choice?. My bags pretty much good to go apart from small things I've still to pack, hairbrush ect. I feel so much better having packed my bag, with 3 days left until due date it definitely needed done.
Post by whoopsadaisy on May 31, 2015 21:15:42 GMT -5
FTM, but FWIW, I packed huge granny-panties, too. I also packed big ol' pants so no one will see my massive diaper-like thing. A friend of mine just delivered and wore a sundress home from the hospital to avoid the panty lines. I'm not thinking I'll care that much about looking cute on the way home, but it'd be an option. Also, I think my hospital provides disposable undies, so I didn't pack those. Is that not a thing at your hospital?
I'm not packing any because I looooove me the mesh panties lol
Yep! So many ppl complain about them but I LOVED them. I still have some from last time...I did pack some maternity panties in case I don't love the mesh this time, but I doubt I'll need them.
FTM, but FWIW, I packed huge granny-panties, too. I also packed big ol' pants so no one will see my massive diaper-like thing. A friend of mine just delivered and wore a sundress home from the hospital to avoid the panty lines. I'm not thinking I'll care that much about looking cute on the way home, but it'd be an option. Also, I think my hospital provides disposable undies, so I didn't pack those. Is that not a thing at your hospital?
Not every hospital provides those....mine actually gives out a packing list and it includes a list of things they don't supply. Mesh underwear is on the list of things they don't supply.
I plan to wear a pr of undies in, and wear the super fab mesh undies provided by the hospital on the way home and for a few days after.
Your physical size won't change that drastically immediately after birth. Just plan to wear what you are comfortable in right now. Or the mesh.
I just wasn't sure as I normally don't wear pants as big as these.. I mean they're huge but I figure as I have my disposables too, I have a nice choice & I'll get used to them pretty quickly as they'll be comfortable. I also bought myself some jogging trousers today. They didn't have any female ones so I got guys ones in small & ladies I can't wait to wear them! They're gonna be my new fave lounge abouts! They are so soft & comfortable!. I wasn't planning on buying a new pair but I hunted high & low for my old pair & couldn't find them! Typical.. Things go walk-about just when you need them. I just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts on it where.
FTM, but FWIW, I packed huge granny-panties, too. I also packed big ol' pants so no one will see my massive diaper-like thing. A friend of mine just delivered and wore a sundress home from the hospital to avoid the panty lines. I'm not thinking I'll care that much about looking cute on the way home, but it'd be an option. Also, I think my hospital provides disposable undies, so I didn't pack those. Is that not a thing at your hospital?
Not every hospital provides those....mine actually gives out a packing list and it includes a list of things they don't supply. Mesh underwear is on the list of things they don't supply.
This. My hospital hasn't given me a list but I'm packing my own just in case. You only get 5 in a box.. I assume I won't be in hospital long enough to go through 5 pairs of mesh undies. I have my big pants just in case. I like that I'll have a choice between the two, also my hospital probably will provide them.. As they provide pads ect but I'm just packing some of my own to be on the safe side.
FTM, but FWIW, I packed huge granny-panties, too. I also packed big ol' pants so no one will see my massive diaper-like thing. A friend of mine just delivered and wore a sundress home from the hospital to avoid the panty lines. I'm not thinking I'll care that much about looking cute on the way home, but it'd be an option. Also, I think my hospital provides disposable undies, so I didn't pack those. Is that not a thing at your hospital?
I don't know what's anything at my hospital to be honest. We don't get a tour or a list or anything! It sucks! I've only ever seen the hospital when I've been to L&D a couple of times. I'm just packing some just in case but if they offer me some mesh undies I may take those too as you only get 5 in the box I've packed.
I couldn't wear a sundress.. I'd be paranoid about leaking all out my pad! It would be too much of a risk for me!. Also, I'm going from the hospital straight into the car. I won't be caring what anyone thinks & if anyone judges then screw them.. I've just birthed a human I'm entitled to be comfortable haha. I'm taking a little make-up in with me to spruce up but that's only because it will make me feel a little better. My hair will probably get thrown into a messy bun cause I won't have my flat irons... & I have naturally curly hair which will no doubt raise its ugly head (pardon the pun) after I've given birth, so messy bun it is!. I have lots of hair ties in my bag, I need to throw in some hair clips too.
Just to add I've thrown in some long tee's that will come down past the butt range of my leggings, as even with big undies I feel some may still be able to see outline of pad & also when you have a big thick pad on you tend to waddle a little don't you? Like a duck... Maybe that's just me but it's just cause it's like wedged between your legs.
I'm not packing any because I looooove me the mesh panties lol
+1 for this too. I loved those things and it's probably what I'll stay I'm for the most part. I did go buy some underwear that's higher waisted because of my C-Section incision. I know for a fact the ones I normally wear won't work because of that.
Post by theBeeMama on May 31, 2015 22:54:17 GMT -5
With my first I just bought a pack of black, cotton, seamless Hanes underwear in the size I wore pregnant (one size up from regular) and Idk what style or fit they technically were but they were fairly low-cut (bikini but still full coverage and no lace or bows or anything) and after a day and a half of wearing the gloriousssss mesh bags they give you in the hospital, I was ready to have something a little more snug and I found it helped to hold everything together I had going on down there. I wore a dark blue flowy dress (with a cross front so it was easy to nurse in) home and I was super comfy like that but also felt semi like myself and pulled together, which was nice. but that's just me!
I never got mesh panties at the hospital with DD so i just wore larger than pre pregnancy underwear. Several of my friends got the underwear style depends too.
FTM, but I packed a few pairs of granny panties in my bag. I ended up not wearing any of them though and just stuck with the mesh undies that they provided. Those things are amazing!! I had a csection though so couldn't imagine a waistband of any kind initially. They don't take up much room, so pack a few pairs just in case, especially since you aren't sure what your hospital does/doesn't have.
I'm planning to do like theBeeMama and pack some super simple cotton Hanes I wouldn't mind ruining just in case me and the mesh undies don't get along. I've been wearing those while pregnant in a size bigger than usual because they're pretty inexpensive and 100% cotton (so they'll let that ish breathe). To avoid the diaper butt look, I'm also packing a dark colored stretchy wrap dress to go home in. I believe in being a Girl Scout (always a little over prepared), but since undies take up so little space in a bag, can't hurt to bring 1-2 pairs of your own.
cnumbers I went to h&m and got myself some maternity french style knickers. They're sooo comfy but are more like my kinda underwear style, plus they will still be wearable even when i'm not pregnant. I bought some mesh knickers from mothercare and plan to wear them until the day I get dressed to leave hospital at which point i'll move to my h&m knicks and a pair of maternity leggings I also bought from h&m with a nursing tank and possible a baggy checked shirt if the weathers bad. Can never rely on UK weather being nice in June!
I can't wear high waisted underwear so I bought some cheap Hanes full coverage bikinis to wear. I did pack two pair for the hospital in case I hate the mesh ones!
I am a FTM but I have had surgery before where they gave me the mesh underwear and they are fantastic!! When I talked to my OB last week I asked her what she would recommend I pack in my bag just to see if I missed anything. She recommended big old granny panties unless I am okay with the mesh ones. She said if Im okay with them looking a hot mess the nthe mesh ones are better then any other ones you can buy (I plan on taking as many as possibly) She also recommended something other then Yoga pants to come home in. Just in case you are to swollen to fit into them. She said most people wear a sundress home/maxi dress just for comfort not for looks.
cnumbers I went to h&m and got myself some maternity french style knickers. They're sooo comfy but are more like my kinda underwear style, plus they will still be wearable even when i'm not pregnant. I bought some mesh knickers from mothercare and plan to wear them until the day I get dressed to leave hospital at which point i'll move to my h&m knicks and a pair of maternity leggings I also bought from h&m with a nursing tank and possible a baggy checked shirt if the weathers bad. Can never rely on UK weather being nice in June!
Soul mate! I bought my mesh panties from mothercare too! But somehow ended up buying my pads from boots. H&M has been my maternity heaven, I may go & check out those actually.. Don't know when I'll have time, maybe tomorrow when doing some last minute shopping. Maternity leggings have been my best friend & the H&M ones are so comfortable. Also I bought some tees from Primark. Don't even get my started on the weather - urgh! I'm in Scotland, it ain't pretty. When are you due again? I have a feeling you told me before but I can't remember where it was posted?
I bought some this weekend (I went to the store thinking "find the ones most like what my mom used to wear"). I sized up. No shame, I am wearing some now bc they are so comfy!
My sister gave birth in February and used depends for a few days pp. I bought some over the weekend. That was embarassing. Yup, the LO and I will both being wearing diapers when we leave....
cnumbers I went to h&m and got myself some maternity french style knickers. They're sooo comfy but are more like my kinda underwear style, plus they will still be wearable even when i'm not pregnant. I bought some mesh knickers from mothercare and plan to wear them until the day I get dressed to leave hospital at which point i'll move to my h&m knicks and a pair of maternity leggings I also bought from h&m with a nursing tank and possible a baggy checked shirt if the weathers bad. Can never rely on UK weather being nice in June!
Soul mate! I bought my mesh panties from mothercare too! But somehow ended up buying my pads from boots. H&M has been my maternity heaven, I may go & check out those actually.. Don't know when I'll have time, maybe tomorrow when doing some last minute shopping. Maternity leggings have been my best friend & the H&M ones are so comfortable. Also I bought some tees from Primark. Don't even get my started on the weather - urgh! I'm in Scotland, it ain't pretty. When are you due again? I have a feeling you told me before but I can't remember where it was posted?
I'm due 2 weeks today! Oo I can imagine in Scotland its worse than we get here, i'm more east anglia so its hit and miss here. I have meant to go to Primark the entire pregnancy but its in town and always busy so i've just slobbed about at home sulking because nothing fits me haha! H&M has definitely been my go to for my tanks, nursing bras and maternity underwear. Definitely check them out if you get a chance
Soul mate! I bought my mesh panties from mothercare too! But somehow ended up buying my pads from boots. H&M has been my maternity heaven, I may go & check out those actually.. Don't know when I'll have time, maybe tomorrow when doing some last minute shopping. Maternity leggings have been my best friend & the H&M ones are so comfortable. Also I bought some tees from Primark. Don't even get my started on the weather - urgh! I'm in Scotland, it ain't pretty. When are you due again? I have a feeling you told me before but I can't remember where it was posted?
I'm due 2 weeks today! Oo I can imagine in Scotland its worse than we get here, i'm more east anglia so its hit and miss here. I have meant to go to Primark the entire pregnancy but its in town and always busy so i've just slobbed about at home sulking because nothing fits me haha! H&M has definitely been my go to for my tanks, nursing bras and maternity underwear. Definitely check them out if you get a chance
Yes Scotland is very unpredictable. I bought a nursing bra from H&M but it hurts me slightly if I wear it just now, I'm thinking because my belly is in the way & it's for use after the birth.. have to wait & see, it's the correct size & everything. I'm sulking so bad over nothing fitting me but as I only have to wait until Thursday hopefully I'm just gonna make it work.
I feel like this subject has been discussed to death on this board. We have had 2 other hospital bag threads that discuss the benefits of panties vs. Mesh undies at length. I don't understand why its a confusing subject - wear what's comfortable , that's it.
Sorry for the repeat thread post, I didn't think beforehand. Feel free anyone to hijack & make into a more productive thread.
I loved the mesh undies for after my c-section....soft on my incision and comfy to wear. However, pads didn't stick very well to them, and the pads bunched up a lot. Quite annoying.
Post by missjenniebean on Jun 1, 2015 16:44:24 GMT -5
I wore what the hospital gave me, and had them give me a few extras for home. Then I went back to wearing my regular cotton ones that I was wearing until I went into labor. those mesh panties were amazing!
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