I'm a postpartum/newborn nurse. First of all you got some good stuff! A word of advice, use the darker colors of PJ'S for the first week (childbirth is a messy thing). Second, take care of yourself. Let Josh flex his dad muscles and help take care of baby. Babies have an incredible sense of smell (if they can smell mom, they want to be with mom). If you're desperate for a nap, have Josh take baby into a different room. Baby should be calm and you can get a power nap. Next, lanolin cream will be your friend . Baby blues are a real thing. If you want to cry, do it. Your hormones will be going crazy.I hope you and Josh have a wonderful experience!!!

Old labor and delivery nurse here - everyone always forgets chapstick and wants some when they are in labor, so this is my reminder to you:))

My postpartum advice: it really is the 4th trimester. Give yourself lots of grace and realize your body and hormones will be making lots of changes. Rest when you can and let others help you. I struggled with letting others do my laundry and clean my house but it really was the best thing I did for myself.

I’m a midwife in the UK. I’d go button down pjs if you plan to breastfeed, button down is also easier for other people to help you get changed. Wear a hospital robe to birth in, it’ll get messy. Take your own pillow as you’ll rest better and it’s nice to have your own from home so it smells comforting. Good luck!! You’re going to be such a lovely Mummy 😊

Just wanna say that the way you spoke about your child "possibly" having limb differences (Like with his hand) so calmly and accepting is truly a freaking wonder. It's easy **I think*** to catastrophize situations like this, but the way you speak about it with so much love and calm uts a really good example. I'm certain there's people in the audience with limb differences or disabilities that can hear somebody speak about things like this not as a tragedy is really good.

3.43 please tell me someone else saw the look of love on Josh’s face when Becky was updating on the baby 🥰 xx

Beck, one more thing…Don’t worry about forgetting anything. If you need something after Baby arrives, Josh can get it for you.

Hi Becky! I am a mom of 4 and I saved my list from my hospital bag in my notes on my phone and I like to share this with my new mom friends! I hope this finds you and will be helpful! Hospital Bag Clothes- - [x] nursing bra - [x] Nursing cami - [x] Nursing night gown - [x] cotton robe - [x] comfy loose pants(going home outfit) - [x] sweater - [x] fuzzy socks - [x] Slippers - [x] Toiletries - [x] Old underwear(ones that are larger and you don’t care if you have to throw them away) *you don’t need to bring pads the hospital gives you a bunch of them while you are there! Nursing supplies- - [x] Nursing pads - [x] Nursing cover - [x] Boppy Baby supplies- - [x] Going home outfit(appropriate for weather) - [x] Cute hat - [x] Receiving blanket - [x] Warm blanket - [x] Car seat - [x] Car seat cover( protect baby from wind-we took Gloria home in a blizzard so I was so happy I had this!) *you don’t need to bring a bunch of diapers or wipes the hospital provides you with a bunch and I kept baby naked and just swaddled for maximum skin to skin time to establish good breastfeeding in the hospital! Stuff for dad- - [x] Change of clothes - [x] Sweats - [x] Shorts for helping in tub or shower - [x] Slippers - [x] Socks - [x] Toiletries Miscellaneous- - [x] Change for vending machine - [x] Phone charger - [x] Head phones - [x] iPad/ laptop - [x] Thank you candies for nurses :) - [x] Insurance papers - [x] Snacks for dad/ after you have baby - [x] Granola bars - [x] Gatorade

All the experienced moms on here thinking back to labor delivery postpartum is so sweet. ❤ I'm also that mom. Becky no one can really prepare you fully, because this is the biggest life game changer and it's different for each of us. But some things are universal. You're on the right track and you're going to do so well! Some things I wish I was told: you'll bleed post partum, a lot. Have lots of pads and assign Josh to bathroom trash duty. Put multiple layers of sheets on the crib with a moisture barrier between. You'll see why. Music. Always music. Accept the help offered, but also tell people it's a burden to assign tasks so they can just do what they see needs done. Most importantly, whatever you feel in the first two or three weeks after birth is normal. Joy fear elation depression, sleep depravation plus a massive hormone shift. And it's ok. It's all going to be ok. The house may be messy, dinner may be late, clothes furniture walls will get dirty. It's all good. Take the time off you need. We're not going anywhere. ❤

I really hope you know that there is no huge pressure to get back to video creation after the baby is born. Take your time, savor the moments with your husband and newborn. If it's even like a year or more before you feel like making videos again, don't rush it if you don't feel like it. These are YOUR special moments and you don't have to share them if you don't feel like it. Wishing you a smooth, safe delivery and a happy post partum.

I’m a grandma of 9 and I still remember the best advice I got back when I had my first baby. For the hospital bag, pack the softest cushiest toilet paper you can find because we all know hospital toilet paper is ridiculous 🤣 AND get some big pads like Depends for the first few days afterwards. Believe me, they make a difference. This is an exciting time and I wish you all the best. 😊

From a four time mother and this is not a joke, when you have Bub get Josh to buy a cabbage and put it in the fridge, when your milk comes in and your breasts are engorged and painful place cold cabbage leaves on your breasts to give you relief. It’s a common practice here in New Zealand and believe the relief you get is amazing. All the best to you and Josh for your upcoming birth. Much Aroha (Māori word for love)to you both at this exciting time ❤

Just a tip from a Mom who's "been there" - In preparation for baby's arrival, it's a good idea to ensure you have a car seat for each car or at least 2 bases for the car seat and install one in each vehicle. (Also, practice putting the car seat in it and taking it out again before baby gets here. We strapped in a 5 pound sack of potatoes in the car seat for practice.) Practicing using the buckling mechanisms is also helpful, since each car seat is a little different. Also, a "just in case" diaper bag should be in each car. Think of it as a baby bug-out kit - at least a couple burp cloths, change of clothes for baby, diapers and wipes, and a small blanket in each bag. A bonus would be a bottle of purified water in each bag. This way, if you forget the main diaper bag at any time in the early weeks, you still have baby items for short trips. I also kept a comfortable change of shirt and bra in my emergency bag I kept in my car as long as I was nursing my children, along with some cleansing wipes just in case leakage caught me by surprise.

Becky, as a 70 year old mom, you made me think back 51 years when I went to the hospital to deliver my daughter. My bag was a small suit case with a nightgown, my toothbrush and other toiletries, a set of clothes and cloth diapers to bring the baby home in and a receiving blanket. I had a big baby shower and was given everything else I needed. My water started leaking 6 weeks before she was born. Now, I would have been closely watched by a doctor, but back then they did nothing. I had a dry birth with our daughter and had a long labor. Because she was in the birth canal for a few weeks, she came out with an elongated cone head, but to us, she was the most beautiful baby girl we had ever seen. The nurses showed me how to massage her little head and within only a few days, her little head was just normal. I was in the hospital for 5 days and by the time I brought her home, her poor little skin was shedding like a snake. I was 19 years old and was dumb as dirt, but my baby and I got along just fine. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. I also follow Kim and watched her prepare for her precious baby boys birth and as any grandma out there, I was just as anxious awaiting his birth. You and Josh will be wonderful parents. Just take a big breath as you get into this last few weeks and just enjoy each other. Your life is about to change in was that you can’t even imagine. Sending Blessings and so much love your way.💕💕🙏

One random hospital tip I have for you is to pack your own tea bags. You can ask for hot water at the hospital and I found tea to be so calming & comforting during labor.

When I had my son, I brought my own pillow from home and made sure to have it in a non-white pillow case, so it dodn’t get confused with the hospital ones 🥰 It was so nice to have something familiar. Also, my robe and slippers from home too. My advice, being a first time mom myself, is to know this will be a big change, your whole world will change in ways you never even expected, good and bad, but truly, everything will be alright. I promise. ❤️❤️ You got this Mama ❤️

The simple miracle of birthing a child still blows my mind.Just think, you and Josh just grew a baby human and brought it into the world ! That is a miracle every time..

Sweetie, I gave birth to eleven children. In my hospital bag, I would pack pajama, bras, underwear, toiletries, something to wear home, an outfit for the baby to come home in, and a baby blanket. Everything else the hospital will provide for you. You and Josh are going to be wonderful parents. I'm excited for you both. 🥰

I came home without ANY knowledge of the sitz bath care. After nearly a week, I was screaming the first time I had to go. A friend asked me had I been using it, I had no idea what she was talking about. Had no creams or anything back then. She came right away and showed me what to do and aaahhhh! what a relief! So please, ASK! So excited for you. Praying for you, Josh and precious baby!

I have a feeling you have had your sweet bundle of joy! If so hope all is well with Mommy and baby!

Enjoy these last few days of couplehood. It all changes soon. Don’t be scared. It’s less scary than using a pressure canner the first time. I promise. ❤

I love this video! I'm 70 and this brought back so many memories of how anxious I was when having my first baby. Enjoy whatever you need to do to make yourself feel comfortable and less anxious. When/if you have a second child, you will find that your hospital bag will be much lighter! lol 😊 Blessings to you and your family! 🙏

Let the waiting begin! Just relax!!!!! Your time alone with Josh is precious!

One thing that was super helpful was to have my husband pack my bag! He was the one who was getting everything in and out of bags. It was really helpful for him. I would recommend old slippers if you have them, a nursing bra for each day you plan to be there and snacks on snacks! You’ve got this! This little babe will be here before you know it and all that baby needs is love and you!

Oh my goodness, Josh looks so incredibly happy. Pure joy when Becky is talking about the ultrasound.

As a Grandma , one of the things advised when I had my little ones , was to organize the shower gift clothes by size . That way , they are readily available as the babies grow ! Hope this is helpful to you ! Wishing you all good health and much joy !!!

I would also suggest the Lansinoh nipple cream- it was a life saver for me. It’s all very tender the first few weeks and the cream helped from being super sore and cracked/dry and prevented scabbing/infection. Plus it’s safe to put on and immediately feed baby if necessary- no need to wipe it off before feedings. The cold/hot packs you got are great for when your milk comes in! There’s a lot of pressure and those are surely going to come in handy. Also if there’s long periods between feeding/pumping for any reason, it will relieve the discomfort of engorgement. Also when you wean your baby- those are going to be amazing. Just don’t forget to get some of that cream and throw it in your hospital/baby bag! I swore by it when I started breastfeeding! ❤️ so excited for you! Praying for a smooth and safe delivery and happy healthy baby and Mom ❤❤❤

The amount of energy Becky still has while this pregnant is so inspiring!!

Just a tip, put no pressure on yourself to return to pre-pregnant size in a specific timeline. Each person (and sometimes each pregnancy) has nuances. Just maintain healthy, don't push hard for a particular size/timeframe. Your mental health is worth way more than a few pounds and extra stress, let your body adjust to your new role :)

As you prepare for the hospital, be sure to pack toiletries for Josh. He will want to stay close to you and will be better able to spend more time with you if he can stay fresh himself. Toothbrush, shaving stuff, change of clothes will allow him to use the facilities in your room easier. Also, take reading materials as well as chargers for phones. Sometimes your eyes just can't look at the phone any longer.

Ikea has the best high chairs. They’re great because they don’t have all the fabric and cushion which is hard to clean in the folds. I put one in the kitchen and one in our master bath so I could have a nice long shower and do hair makeup etc when needed. My bubs were very happy sitting in there with me watching a baby show on my iPad.

Just know that this baby will have a bunch of loving virtual aunties and uncles, what a blessing!! So excited for you both 💓

Also, I liked having a bowl of treats for the nurses to grab and go, while taking care of us. Just a little token of appreciation.

I can't believe you're already almost done! It's gone by so fast. From the scan that baby looks absolutely adorable 🥰 sending positive energy for a healthy safe delivery as well as healthy baby and mama.

Hi Becky can you feel the love out here. My prayers are with you and Josh and baby. ❤️All will be well

I’m sure we all can’t wait to turn on your video sometime soon and see that you’ve had your beautiful baby! You’re in our prayers! God bless!💗

Mom of 5 here-- my hospitals (I delivered at 3) always told me to wear nightgowns, not pj pants, until headed home. They will be checking on you down there often, before and after birth, so pack one or 2 nightgowns, just in case. And even better if it's a nursing nightgown with easy access, or at least buttons on the front. Best wishes to you!

Don't get carried away with what the world says you need pre and post. Learning together as you go is half the fun. Best wishes

You got a great haul of stuff!! As a momma of 4 who only discovered this with my last baby...of course lol...I highly recommend getting some adult diapers for the postpartum bleeding!! Especially for the first week or whenever your bleeding is heaviest. I personally used the always discreet boutique ones and they were definitely a lifesaver, as I didn't have to worry about pads over flowing and leaking onto my clothes. Good luck and I wish you the best during labor delivery and postpartum recovery! 💞

The one thing that I always tell expecting moms is to get a stool softener and start it a week or 2 before your due date. The first poop after giving birth is almost as bad as giving birth itself. You want to be prepared 😂❤

So excited for you! Just a note I wouldn’t bring those white Jammies to the hospital. I’d save them for maybe a week after birth once things are a little more….settled. You’ve got me wanting #3 already!!!

Be sure to send something home w Josh for when or if he goes home for anything, to let your pups smell it & get used to baby's scent before arriving home 🙂

When both my babies were born, the nurse took a disposable NB diaper, took out some of the filling, and filled it with ice. She left some of the padding on the area that would touch you. It was beautiful, inexpensive and allowed me to have needed soft ice packs for the time I needed them.

Get Tucks! Mainly made of witch hazel, and will help if you end up with hemorrhoids and also you can make what is called a padsickle, and it helps reduce swelling! A game changer! Also you will definitely appreciate a bathrobe in the hospital. I recommend bringing Jammie’s that look like sweats to wear home or loose fitting sweats. You probably won’t use half of what you pack.

The best thing about this entire video was the look on Josh's face at the doctor's office. He looks so sweet!! It brought tears to my eyes to see his joy. Great job Josh!! Prayers for you both and wishing you both the best as the baby will be here soon!

I would definitely bring your own robe, pjs, pillow, and blanket. Also a sleeping eye mask because some hospitals have weird rules about a light being on in the room, which happened to me and I didn’t sleep the whole time lol! Your comfort is key! They will have everything you need for baby other than a going home outfit. 💕 So excited for you both!!!

Mama of 3 here - I don't know if it's the same where you are, but in my area (North Texas), all of the post partum care stuff is provided and sent home with you from the hospital. My sweet nurses would come in and tell my hubby to unload supplies from my care cart with a wink and then go refill it so I would have plenty of the hospital undies (unattractive, but hey... they save you from making a mess of your nice ones), big pads, peri ice pack/pads, peri bottles, etc. The nice ones you bought will be a lovely luxury when you get home. The biggest surprise (for me) was how fast they want you on your feet. I had a v-birth and epidural. As soon as they were done with initial "clean up" and ready to transfer me from my delivery room to my postpartum room they told me to stand up (with people there to help me in case I was unsteady) and move myself into a wheel chair. I remember looking at them like they were nuts. Ha! And then they want you to walk the halls a little bit once you get settled. It will sound like the worst idea ever, but it really helps!

I honestly recommend getting nursing nightgowns . Totally worth it. Bring whatever you want to the hospital and for the first few weeks post baby, but keep in mind you may decide to toss those items after the first 6 weeks because they will get blood on them . I just washed them but I know everyone feels different. Also please do not take this the wrong way but do not take those white ones with you to the hospital and I would honestly not wear them postpartum for the first couple weeks

As a recent-ish mom, I have a couple of thoughts about your hospital bag! You can TOTALLY take a suitcase. In fact, it might be helpful to have a rolling bag for your husband, who will be carrying in and out a ton of stuff. I didn’t change clothes all that much while I was at the hospital, so you don’t need a bunch of options there. I also didn’t eat any of my snacks, but my husband sure did! Take some shower shoes. Take your own pillow, hair ties, phone chargers, and chapstick. I think those are the most important things.

Mom of two on a strict budget here. Ross, TJ Maxx and Marshall’s are FANTASTIC for all the things cheaper! Especially cute boutique looking kids clothes. Target has amazing nursing bras, and an even better selection online or in their app. You guys are going to be great parents!

I feel like there’s going to be some kind of baby shower with all the close friends and family around Becky. Everything she needs will surely cone her way!! 💛✨💛

Sweet girl, you always brighten this old lady's day! Prayers for you and Josh and lovely little Angel!

Don't forget a take home outfit for your new bundle of love!! I wouldn't wear white, but I had a very heavy flow..bled through too many times. Can't wait to hear of baby's arrival, prayers and many blessings!

For jammies, it’s convenient to have a button shirt if you are going to breast feed. You look beautiful! Hope everything goes smoothly! 💕

Reading through these fantastic tips brings back memories of my friends - padsicles doused HEAVILY in aloe, witchhazel and dermaplast and a peri bottle for each bathroom after a 2nd degree tear! 😢 Amen to the lansinoh and chapstick 👌🏽 Amazing how little things like this make such a huge difference in providing relief and peace just when you need it! Baby girl was LPI and didn't latch until her due date and I was getting discouraged. Hubby and my Mom were my biggest cheerleaders and I needed that encouragement to help me focus on relaxing and letting that process happen naturally...she latched and didn't let go for 3 years!!! Did a number on my hormones but I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat! Savor every moment Becky! It all flies by so quickly! I was so blessed to be able to quit working 10 years ago and prepare for our darling little girl's arrival soon after we found out we were pregnant. And it made all the difference as I committed to cuddling, singing, nursing, smelling, examining, napping, staring at her...all day! 😊 Nothing is more important than your rest, health and peace these first few weeks/months. Setting a rhythm in your home that works best for the 3 of you is crucial. We're Southern so there was no going out of the house for me besides ck ups and no visitors for at least 30 days. My mother saw to that! It didn't go over well with several relatives and friends but again we did what was best for us and it set the precedent for our family going forward. Our 9 yr old knows more about healthy boundaries than the average adult because of the work we did on the forefront in this regard - I digress, but when the time comes, just as others I'm sure have suggested, accept the help....let the dishes stay in the sink....let the laundry stay in the basket.....remember Josh will parent your baby in a unique way and he has the right, just as you do; and allow it ALL to be well with your soul! 🙏🏾 Peace and blessings! ***been on the tj whipping cream tip for some time but learned the hard way to keep at least 2 in the fridge at a time so it'll actually whip properly 👌🏾

Tucks Witch Hazel pads were absolutely life saver for me when I had my son! It really helped the healing process!!

Just the way Josh was looking at you while you were talking to us was pure love and was beautiful to see. Thank you both for bringing us along on your wonderful road to parenthood, you are going to do great!! ❤️

I would recommend the woven clothes basket for your room and a plastic one for the baby’s room because there will be many blow outs and you’ll want to be able to toss the poopy clothes in there while you’re cleaning up before you hand wash those clothes. I liked having a wipeable basket for our baby’s clothes!

Eat a lot of fruit right after birth. Even if you get it from hospital cafeteria. It really helps with that first number 2 if you know what I mean. Fresh mango was my first food after a long labor and birth and it was a very good choice.

While you have time I recommend baking a few loafs of banana bread, slicing them up and freezing individual slices. You can thaw out a piece at time, toast it up on butter or just microwave and it’s a great source of energy in the morning or during night feedings. You could even do it with oats to increase milk supply!

A fun tip is to bring your own pillow with a special pillow case. A lot of the first pictures will be of you in the bed with baby. The pillow is a fun backdrop. A different pillowcase for each baby also helps distinguish the pictures for each baby if that makes sense.

When you can't find the size you want at Target you can shop online. It's helpful to see and feel what it's like in the store and then order the size you want online.

Hopefully, the Daddy beds in your hospital/ center are comfortable. As a seasoned mom of 7, we bring my husband a cot from home. It’s just easier. Something else I asked family & friends was that if they wanted to send flowers, to send them to the house. Carrying the new baby in the car seat, the diaper bag, nursing pillow, other pillows & blankets, luggage, cooler with homemade healing bone broth & nourishing foods, AND multiple cases of flowers with water was just too much. It was much more fun to come home to a house full of flowers from the people we love.

Get a portable & a stationary “white noise shoosher”! As a new grandma, I was SO IMPRESSED by how much this helps our new grandson settle down. It blocks out noise & imitates womb time & momma’s heart beat! Trust me on this! So excited for you & Josh. Loved your shopping trip tour today! ❤

You are a true mom. What you said about the missing hand/fingers is amazing. 💜 Most people would be crazy with worry. I'm sure baby's fine. God will take care.

A MUST have: GAS DROPS! LIFE SAVER!!! My pediatrician recommended to double the dose than recommended on the packaging. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. You've got this Momma!!! XO

Shower shoes/flip flops are essential. The mother/baby unit nurses said they wouldn’t shower at the hospital without them, no matter how clean the hospital looks. Also, if your water breaks while you’re standing, flip flops/shower shoes are much easier to wash than fuzzy slippers before going home. Childbirth is a beautiful event, but it can be very messy!

Man, that happened fast! I swear pregnancy is so much faster when it’s not you pregnant. It felt forever when I was pregnant. I can’t wait till you get to meet your little one! So exciting

Mother of 5 here, who breast fed every one of my children. I relied heavily on La Leche League for all my questions, concerns and overall helpful hints. There's a chapter in the Portland area if you're interested. They've been around for decades and are extremely knowledgable and helpful. Sending you and Josh good thoughts. This month is quite the exciting unknown for you both!

You guys are almost there! Many prayers for a safe delivery & healthy baby! ❤️🙏🏻👶🏻

you look fabulous for 38 weeks girl, you are killing it!!

Thank you for baby update. I have 2 pieces of advice for when baby comes, the two that really saved me personally…#1, sleep when baby sleeps. This transition will feel monumental but if you are rested it will help.. #2 advice…keep what works, throw the rest away. Everyone will have advice, some will work, some won’t. Don’t feel obligated. Just Do what works and give yourself grace ( especially with breast feeding). Only advice that is failsafe is sleep when baby sleeps.

Bumpdate?! I couldn't click fast enough. So excited for you both! My husband and I have a surprise 10mo baby girl after 12 years of infertility. It's an incredible adventure. Congratulations! For post partum.. got ALL of the fridamom stuff. You won't regret it! Edit: Thank you, everyone! God is so good.

Yay! Baby is almost here! This baby is going to be so loved. :)

I've had 5 kiddos. Honestly, my bags were never overly filled. I found that hospital gives you basically everything you need. I never packed my own clothes other than what I brought to wear home. Having said all that, I also had a baby that had to be transferred to another hospital and husband followed ambulance so having 2 charging cords is something that is a must and we were scrambling to get another cord last minute. The hospitals ice pack pads are the best along with their mesh underwear(ask for extras if they will give them to you). You've done some great preparing and are definitely on the right track. Best of luck with everything and look forward to your updates.

The way josh looks at her, wow, just precious 😊

A suggestion I would have for postpartum is getting adult diapers. I find it so much easier than using pads and it made me feel way more confident. I wish you safe and healthy delivery!

Wow… and they told me I was crazy all those years ago when I got “the itch” at around 38 or so weeks. I would just lay in bed after work and cry my eyes out because no one believed or understood what I was complains about. After my baby was born, I developed SEVERE eczema on the palms of my hands that went on for years with no cure. So glad things have come along since then (40 years). Good luck Becky. Love watching your videos🥰

I’m currently 38.5 weeks pregnant (we’re following right behind you girl!) THANK YOU so much for this video, some of the things you mentioned/how you were feeling is how I’ve been feeling too! We’re very excited (it’s our first) but also a little anxious too. I will be adding snacks to our hospital bag too. Side note on the apple, you’re probably talking about a variety called Sweet Tango, they are closely related to Honeycrisps. They don’t have the marketing behind them like the honeys do and are difficult to store long term, so that’s why they aren’t always available to purchase in store. I work as an agronomist in MI and work with several apple, cherry, grapes, potatoes & row crop farmers.

Lanolin nipple cream!!! Nursing our oldest was supppppper hard for me and no one in my life nursed so I was clueless and had to learn on my own and it was a PAINFUL process! Praying for you and yours! LORD JESUS IS KING OF KINGS!

My advice on the breastfeeding is to call the La Leche League before baby comes . Those women are incredible. They will answer all of your questions, and tell you what you need before baby comes and also what you might need in the future. Without them I don't think I could have successfully breast feed my children. Back when I had my children they had a book titled "The Womanly Art Of Breastfeeding". 🙂💕

The best ice packs are crushed ice and new born diapers. Cut a hole at the top of the diaper and fill with ice. You can ask the hospital about this idea or find it online. This was the best because you could use all the sprays and they have absorption so it’s perfect! You can make a lot and store them in the freezer!

As a first time mom that wasn’t crazy about the possible labor pain that was for sure coming we took Lamaze classes and it helped me sooooo much. Honestly I don’t know how I would have done (over 29 hours labor) without it. My problem was they wouldn’t let me walk and as long as I was up walking I had contraction, in the bed they eased off. WALK WALK WALK But as soon as you have a few minutes to look at that precious baby you’ll do it all over again.

Don’t forget to pack things for Josh for the hospital. In case you call him at work he needs to be comfy too.

Take a deep breath Becky you got this you're going to be a wonderful mother! You and Josh are going to be wonderful parents God has truly blessed you

you can always add a drawstring to the waist of an elastic waistband once you change sizes

I brought a robe when I had surgery and I think it was really nice to have because when I got up I could put it over the back of the hospital gown-- bring whatever makes you comfortable and if you don't use it who cares it will give you peace of mind

You are going to be a wonderful mom Ms. Becky.

The hospital provides almost everything you need but when you are home, you're going to want several comfy outfits. :) So glad you watched Kim's video...she knows what's up. Suggestion for hospital bag - chapstick! Also, as beautiful as it is and soft, save the white jogger for later at home :) Just my thoughts :)

The miracle blanket aka swaddle blanket saved us! It’s the only one that actually keeps your baby nice and cozy tight. No hand or leg flying out in the night and making them cry when they wack themselves in the face. Our babies loved it. I wrapped them in it until they were busting out of it around 8-9 months. Our routine was, change diaper, swaddle, nurse, then after they pass out, gently lay in crib. Worked like a charm.

As far as your chickens you should consider getting an electrical movable fence that just sticks in the ground and you can move them where you want. Maybe easier than a permanent fencing for now

Beckie…the birth is beautiful. Your baby is going to be introduced to you. What’s better than that!? My second baby came one and a half months early. The day before we moved house.I decided not to sort anything until we’d moved house. I turned up at the hospital with not a thing. Not a nappy. Not a nightdress. It was just fine. People were so kind. My mum and sister sorted my new house. They put a Christmas tree up for me because they knew this is what would matter. I got out Christmas Eve at 7pm. I had not even a turkey for Christmas Day. Family all helped. I look back and it was the best time. I am the most organised person you will ever meet. At the end of the day I had a real Christmas tree and family to help. It was perfect. Sending happiness and prayers your way.😊 ps. The way Josh looked at you at that scan. You don’t need anything else.❤

As a mother of eight I can tell you that you don’t need very much! As a new mother you often buy too much stuff! My hospital bag for the last kids has been so small 😂

I'm a momma to a 3 month old and a 3 year old who was in the NICU, so I just lived it. Two things I love and needed in the hospital/right after bringing baby home - a Copper Pearl or other stretchy fabric swaddle - the hospital swaddle blankets just pale in comparison. It will seem expensive but you will use it all day every day. I love their patterns too and they make for some sweet hospital photos of baby. they have them on Amazon now too so you can get one in a rush - a pumping bra. No one told me I would need this, and you only have to hold those flanges once in the middle of the night to realize you NEED one. Kindred Bravely makes a good one, and I think the new busty one looks great for us well endowed gals.

The pad’s really are nice for postpartum and bathing baby and changing. They are easy to wash and do not wreck the environment.

Hey Becky! I just want to tell you you are doing an amazing job through this pregnancy! I'm 35 and I have had 4 kids. What I have learned is don't bring a bunch of stuff. You won't need it no matter how you have your baby. Bring your robe, bring pj's that is more of a dress so Dr can access your biscuit 😉, and you don't need slippers for the hospital. You get socks with grips at the bottom from the hospital, buy your own for home too. When you go to the hospital they give you so much supplies. Save your money and just ask the nurses for extra supplies. They are typically very generous and happy to give you what you need. Bring things that will make you feel good like essential oils. I brought my diffuser since I could not burn a candle. Bring a music play list and bring snacks. I had my favorite lotions and butters with me so my husband could so small rubs on my back feet legs. They give you items for the baby like diapers, formula if you decide to use it, just bring blanket, clothes, and a car seat. Bring your postpartum tea. I did and was thankful for it. Bring your pillow and favorite blanket to help you sleep. You don't have to if you don't want to it is extra but I recommend it. Bring snacks for the both of you. It's your first baby. You will see what you don't need and what you do need later on but who cares. Get what you want and bring what you want. This is your time so do what makes you feel comfortable! Everyone has their opinion on what you should bring but you should bring what you want the 3 biggest pieces of advice I can tell you is 1. However, you have your baby is how God has intended for you to have your baby. There is no wrong or right way! Don't feel like a failure if you don't have your baby the way you planned. You are winning already and when baby comes you get to eat your cake too! 2. Don't stress about breast feeding sometimes it takes time for your milk to come in ( sometimes 4 to 5 days) there are a lot of lactation resources in and out of the hospital if you really want to breastfeed. Don't stress it will lower your supply. 3. This is all a blessing from God. Be in the moment! Don't worry about what you are doing right or wrong because you are doing what is right for you and your baby. It may not be the way I do it but that's okay. It's the way you do it. I swear something will come over you and give you everything you need to take care of your baby. Sorry this was long but I just wanted to encourage you! Last tip......sleep when the baby sleeps😉 ps this never happens🤣. Tiffany

I dont know if anyone has suggested this yet, but I always like to bring my own shower stuff. That first shower after delivery is the best shower you'll ever have and it's nice not to be forced to use the junky soap and shampoo at the hospital. (Also I'm also pregnant, and today is my due date, so I love all the pregnancy content🙂❤️)

I always take pajamas, a robe, slippers, your usual body and hair care products, baby’s first outfit home, mittens, baby wipes, and snacks.

Postpartum depression wasn't a thing yet, so looking back, was the reason why I didn't want to see anyone and felt overwhelmed and cried a lot. But no one saw it or really didn't know it was a thing. Thank goodness issues like these are not being swept under the rug anymore. Mothers are now realized for being human.

Everytime she says hey friends I wave my hand and say hiiiii. My mom always asks me who I'm talking to and I reply by saying my friend Becky!