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Addison is just a couple weeks away from making her arrival. I really wanted to make a Postpartum Survival Kit that includes postpartum essentials, so I’m not straining myself too much while trying to recover. I’m not going to want to be doing much, so a postpartum survival kit just sounded like a great idea to keep me from being bored while I’m at home on bed rest.
My sweet friend Lauren visited me at the hospital last week while I was being monitored for my high blood pressure (hence the bed rest). She brought me this PERFECT chevron basket, and I decided that I would fill it right up to get ready for my postpartum days. Postpartum care is going to be incredibly important for me, because I plan on being at the hospital a lot after being discharged. Addison should be having her surgery 1-3 days after birth, so I’ve got to get it together fast (while still taking care of myself) so I can be with her.
What’s in my postpartum survival kit:
1. A box of U by Kotex® AllNighter® Overnight Pads Overnight for heavy bleeding that will occur in the weeks after having Addison. Most women bleed two to six weeks postpartum, and to be honest, I want the confidence of knowing that I’m not going to mess up my clothes. The 3D Capture Core is going to be my best friend to make sure I stay confident during a time that I will most likely feel like death. I also bought an extra box of the U by Kotex® AllNighter® Overnight Padsto make padsicles. I’ve heard padsicles (although usually for women who have had vaginal deliveries) can help women who have had c-sections because the witch hazel, aloe vera, and essential oils help fight bacteria and help with healing, so I’m excited to make some to try out.
2. Pain Reliever so I don’t die from the pain. Because of my c-section, I’ll have prescription pain reliever, but for those of you having a vaginal delivery, you’ll want Ibuprofen or at least something stronger than the Tylenol you were allowed to have during pregnancy.
3. Snacks are a must when in postpartum mode! Fruits, bags of nuts, trail mix bars, and more will help me stay energized and ready to conquer the days ahead. This will be especially good so I can have snacks prepared for my long days at the NICU once Addison has her SCT surgery.
4. A Reusable Water Bottle is another important thing in my kit. Staying hydrated is really important for cell regeneration to help heal, as well as keep my breast milk supply up.
5. A nice robe for around the house is another thing I absolutely love. I plan on wearing a lot of nursing tanks and nursing bras in the beginning days, so a really nice robe will be great to keep on hand when friends and family come to visit when I’m exhausted.
6. Magazines are the last thing in my kit, and I know I’ll need these big time. I plan to be at the hospital as much as they’ll allow once Addison has her surgery. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to nurse her all the time while she heals, and my NICU has a nice room for nursing mothers to pump. Many of these days, Mathew won’t be able to be at the hospital with me to keep me company, so it’ll just be me and my friend Mr. Breast Pump sometimes. Magazines will surely help pass the time so I can just relax and do my thing.
What do YOU think of my Postpartum Survival Kit ?
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What a great idea and what a wonderful way to be prepared. I hope your stay and and Addison’s stay are very short and that all goes well.
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline recently posted…Back to School Organizing
This is such a great gift idea for a friend that is expecting! You thought of everything.
Jenna @ A Savory Feast recently posted…20 Berry-licious Summer Treats
Great idea! I could have totally used something like this 3 months ago. Glad to see a company finally making products for postpartum moms.
Crystal C recently posted…SootheTime Swaddler Blankets and Crib Snooze Sheet – Review
Fantastic advice! I used all of these things during my postpartum days. I loved them all! Thanks for sharing.
Leah recently posted…Looking for my birth family!
Is this only for at the hospital? Or at home too? If at home I would add DVDs maybe of a season I enjoy. At the hospital I just watched lots of tv. Also along with the pads I would add granny panties ha ha… I didn’t plan on having to have c-sections (at least not with my son) and now have wore those after all my c-sections because they are so much more comfortable. I know you probably aren’t planning on having one either but it’s one of the first things I knew I’d have to pack!
I am so excited for Addison to arrive! You’re getting to close 🙂
Lindsay recently posted…Vitamin-C Green Smoothie & The Mile Advisor
she’ll be here so soon!!! and yep…you’ll use all that stuff…but you’ll need pads much bigger! lol
Ruthy T. (@DiscoveryStreet) recently posted…Fashionable Nursing Wear + A Giveaway!
Sharing this with my friends this is a wonderful list ! I feel like everyone I know is prego right now !
michelle marino recently posted…Tips on How To Go Back to School with Confidence
You’ll definitely be in those granny diaper pads at first but those will definitely come in handy once the “heavy flow” (lol) slows down!!! And yes, a nice robe is a must! Makes you feel automatically pretty 🙂
Meg O. recently posted…Morning Inspiration from Coffee-mate + Giveaway
I don’t know how much reading you’ll actually get done. 😉 And, you’ll need FAR larger pads than those for sure. haha. And, the mesh undies that they give you, those are THE best! Take them, lots of them and wash them! They’ll be the greatest thing. I needed way more than advil postpartum, I was enjoying the rx drugs like you will be.
Think I found a perfect baby shower gift for a friend of mine! What a great gift idea!!!!!
Caitlyn @ ChemGradBoom recently posted…My ‘National Lampoon’ Roadtrip
WOW! This is an absolutely amazing idea for new mommies! I think something like this would be great inspiration to make your own gifts similar to this for new moms. I love it!
Amby Felix recently posted…Freedom Super Foods Organic Raw Cacao Review
You are beyond adorable! These are all great ideas! I need to get a robe before baby comes! 🙂 Padsicles are a lifesaver for PP care!
Breanna recently posted…A Little Life Update
This postpartum kit is great idea! I especially love the idea of a bling-bling cup with the magazines. Wish I would have been given something like this after giving birth to my 3 boys lol
Tanya Coffman recently posted…Reusable Tampons…Who Knew!?!
Make sure you’re stocked up on breast pads too! Oh, goodness – how you’ll go through those! I guess the kotex could work for that too though 😉
These are great suggestions!
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WHAT? HGTV has a magazine? How did I not know this?
Ange recently posted…Comforts Of Home with Gold Peak Coffee
I think it’s a great kit. The only thing I would add would be my iPad. 🙂
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This is a great idea! I’ve been trying to plan and organize for baby prep, baby room, meal prep, that I never really thought about postpartum prep. Time to make another list!
Megan recently posted…Thoughts on Friday
Yep, having been through post-partum a couple of times, I would agree with all of these. Although I would probably add some more junk food, because it makes me feel tons better. lol.
Love this. Definitely needed stuff after delivery!!
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padsicles are great – just make sure not to wet them too much because you want them to have movement after freezing them… speaking from experience… my first one was like a full on icicle and it was awful lol.
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I think I may have to take some of these items and put them into a little “survival kit” for my sister after she has her baby next year! These are all great items.
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Great kit! I would add woolen socks or another warm socks because my feet were really cold at the hospital!
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Great idea! The only thing I would change is swap out the Advil for Aleve. I SWEAR BY IT!
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Great kit! I think the robe is the best part. I love lounging around in mine.
Jessica Doll recently posted…Ocean Beach / San Francisco, California
The padsicles are such a great idea! A couple of my girlfriends swore by them!!
Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck recently posted…Sunday Sharefest v.5
Mmmhmmm, mmmhmmmm, this is a great kit!
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I’m due to give birth next month so this post is great for me 🙂
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes recently posted…10 superfoods for super skin
I love your kit! I also love hard magazines since I rarely get to hold one these days, darn you kindle!
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Great list! Good luck with everything!!
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I may not be pregnant, but I several friends who are who I’m sure would love to receive a kit like this! I’ll have to make a few up to give as gifts 🙂
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A postpartum survival kit is such a good idea!
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What an awesome idea! I wish I would have thought about this with any of my children! (My oldest’s name is Addison! Awesome choice!) I am filing this post under ‘awesome gift ideas’ for all those soon-to-be-new mommy friends!
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