I read a lot of blogs that said to pack numerous things that I didn't really think was necessary, especially when you get to wear those sexy gowns and stockings!
Here is my overnight hospital bag (I ended up staying in two nights, from the Friday through to the Sunday afternoon)
- Dressing gown - I used this as more of a comfort blanket.
- Fluffy socks - To keep my tootsies warm.
- Tissues - For the nosebleeds.
- Note pad and pen - When you just can't be bothered to attempt to talk.
- Hair brush.
- Vaseline - your lips will start to dry out so this will help!
- Hand held mirror, I used mine so much it broke, this will become your best friend and you won't be able to put anything towards your mouth with out otherwise you'll just end up poking your chin. (My lovely nan bought me a new one, one that I could stand up.)
- Some form of entertainment on your phone or iPad - I used it a couple of times throughout the night to play a bit of solitaire but only managed it for about 20 minutes, this does pass the time especially at 1:00 in the morning when all the other lucky buggers are sound asleep on your ward.
- Clean underwear.
- And a phone charger.
- I didn't bother with pyjamas, I just wore the hospital gowns.
- When I got discharged I wore the same joggers I went in, and then just took a clean top with a wide neck line so that I could get it over my head.
To be honest, I packed pretty light, it was more my coat and dressing gown that were the nuisance to carry. But then I did think I was only going to be in one night...
