[justanotherjen]

I've had 4 c-sections (all planned). I never brought much.
I had clothes for me because I HATE hospital gowns. I changed into my sweats and a comfy t-shirt as soon as the catheter came out and I could take a shower (none of the clothes were ruined either...I still wear the same sweats and it's been 8/9 years).
personal grooming stuff (deodorant, shower gel, tooth brush, etc)
a book to read or notepad to doodle on for them times I couldn't sleep (not that there were many because I was so drowsy from the drugs most of the time)
camera
coming home stuff for the baby
and most importantly...a pillow. I had to have my pillow because there never seemed to be enough at the hospital.
When my 3rd child was born my husband also brought donuts. She was born at the same hospital that I had my son at the year before and they starved me. He was born at noon on a Monday and I didn't get soup until the next morning and didn't get solid food until the next lunch after that. All I ate for 2 1/2 days was 3 bowls of broth and 3 jello cups. I lost 15lbs while in the hospital (was there 4 days) and was so weak I couldn't lift my son or get out of bed. I hated that place. So when I had my dd my husband brought me Krispy Kremes as soon as I felt I was ready to eat them (the next day before lunch).