Emergency Makeup Bag

On Saturday night I was almost convinced I was going into labour so I threw together a small hospital bag. I realised how little I was prepared for this. I will do a little video or blog post about everything I put in the bag but in the mean time here's what I filmed yesterday. This is everything I put in my makeup bag in the heat of the moment..

The next morning I did my makeup with the items in the bag and put it this way.. I'm glad I have more time to think about it now. What products would/did you pack for hospital beautification?

Miss BB

Keeping Fresh

As promised here's my follow up list of toiletries/makeup I intend to take with me in to hospital. Once I've actually packed a bag I will do a post and probably a video showing you what exactly I'm taking but in the meantime here's my checklist. I'm having an elective c-section so I know I will be in for a few days and I know from the last time I might not feel up to showering in hospital so soon after my operation so this is everything I think will keep me feeling fresh during my stay.

Lee will be with me a lot of the time and potentially even overnight... to see what he's packing in his bag click here for his post.

Toiletries

• Baby Wipes
• Deodorising Wipes
• Deodorant
• Face Wipes
• Dry Shampoo
• Toothpaste/Brush
• Mints/Gum
• Facial Moisturiser

Anything not to get a wash, right? I have no idea how I will feel this time, it might be completely different and I might be dying to jump in the shower but I was so nervous of my incision before it was the last thing I wanted to do. This time I intend to shave my legs and wash my hair the morning of the operation to give me the maximum possible time feeling totally clean. 

Makeup

• Tinted Moisturiser
• Concealer
• Powder 
• Bronzer 
• Blush
• Mascara
• Eyeliner
• Lip Balm
• Eyebrow Pencil/Powder

I'm pretty much taking a full makeup bag so I can pick and choose. I anticipate going very basic while I'm in hospital but the first photos of me with Ella I looked horrendous so I am adamant I will have at least some colour and definition this time. I swear I looked like a 12 year old in trouble!

If you can think of anything else I'm missing feel free to leave me a comment. It's not 100% locked down until I've packed the bag but that will probably be some time this week!

Miss BB

What To Pack?

Obviously I've done this before but that was 6 years ago.. There are things I recall but I needed help putting together a list of things to pack in my hospital bag. Now that I've been given the OK on my c-section I can be more specific and pack for my recovery as opposed to a long labour. I know that I will be in hospital for a few days and potentially Lee will stay with me for at least one night so I have him to consider too. I trawled the forums and read so many checklists on so many pregnancy websites but this is my whittled down list of things I think I'll actually need.

In no particular order...

• Mints/Gum
• Windeez (or equivalent - trapped wind is a common complaint following a c-section)
• Snacks
• Support Bra
• Breast Pads 
• Maxi Pads
• Tissues 
• Toiletries & Makeup Bag (expect a whole other post designated to this)
• Reading Material (magazines/books etc)
• Laptop & Charger
• Phone & Charger
• Headphones
• Camera, batteries and memory card
• Change for vending machines/TV Card top ups.
• Hair Brush/bands/clips etc
• Dressing Gown
• High Waisted Underwear
• Baggy Clothes/Pyjamas
• Warm Socks
• Red Bull

I feel sure I'm forgetting things and of course this doesn't include what I'm taking for the baby but if you guys can think of anything else you'd suggest I take or you'd want there if you were me please leave me a comment below. I have a couple of weeks before the big day but weeks are like days now.
If you're interested in what Lee is taking for himself you can see his post here

Miss BB