Mama of 3: What I Pack in My Hospital Bag and Playlist

After having three babies, I thought I would share what I like bringing to the hospital! Mind you, I typically stay the minimum amount of time. So I don't need a lot of clothes or other things. But this list is helpful for keeping comfortable while there along with a few things for baby and dad. As a bonus I also included the playlist I listened to while there!





MAMA-TO-BE BAG:

• Robe (love this super soft one from BeachCoco)
• Nursing Bra (this is my favorite postpartum bra)
• Loose shirts
• Nursing Cami
• Socks
• Pillow/Blanket
• Journal for baby from Promptly Journals (with a place to put a footprint)
• Lanolin
• Nursing Pads (my favorites here) (note: I have tried the reusable ones, and I am not a fan)
• Vitamins
• Girls gifts from baby (bracelets)
• Diaper Bag- Fawn Design (including insurance card, ID, and change/cash for vending machines)

ELECTRONICS:

• Laptop and charger
• Portable speaker and charger (we love this one)
• Ipod with soothing music PLAYLIST (find mine here)
• Headphones
• Camera
• Video camera
• Extension cord (to plug phone in)
• Phone charger

TOILETRY BAG:

• Makeup
• Shower kit (shampoo etc)
• Dry Shampoo
• Brush
• Toothbrush
• Febreeze
• Deodorant
• Norwex cloth
• Face wash and lotion
• Hair dryer
• Tubby Todd All Over Ointment and Mama Spray (get 15% off your first order)
• Cute toiletry bags from Penny Dip

BABY BOY'S BAG:

• Going home outfit (linked below)
• Swaddle & matching beanie (my favorites from KBCute)
• Binky and clip
• Nail clippers/file

DAD'S BAG:

• Change of clothes
• Snacks
• Toiletries
• Phone Charger
• Pillow/Blanket

OTHER:

• Carseat
• Boppy
• Girls gifts to give baby brother

I have linked some of the items below, or some similar if not available.

Mountain Maternity Photo Shoot

This night was so beautiful! If you haven't been to Squaw Peak in Provo Canyon in Utah, I highly recommend it! We caught the flowers in bloom and the sunset was amazing to finish off the night. I'm so glad we made the effort to capture this time in our lives. These two sweet girls at such a fun age and this baby boy growing in my belly. There were so many great pictures, it was so hard to narrow it down! We have a wonderful life and I try to never take it for granted!

My dress is linked below, but may be sold out in white. So here is a similar one.
The girls dresses were bought in a boutique, I linked some similar below.

4th of July Patriotic Style

We're getting so excited to celebrate Independence Day next week! I love dressing all of us in red, white, and blue so I thought I would share what we will be wearing. I also linked some favorites I found while searching for our outfits! The best part? Most of the items I picked ship from Target in two days so you can get your festive outfits in time! They will ship for free if you have a red card... which I highly recommend getting it's just a debit card that takes straight from your bank account! Not sponsored... I just love Target and two day shipping :D who doesn't? I also picked a few cute outfits on Amazon you can find that list below!

I will be wearing my current favorite dress from Plain Jane. These dresses are so comfy and work for maternity, although they are non-maternity dresses. Plain Jane also has THE cutest patriotic dresses for girls right now. If I could buy them all I would!

If I didn't already have my Plain Jane dress, I would definitely consider this one from Target or this from Old Navy! I just love a comfy and cool dress during the summer. I live in dresses during the heat especially when I'm pregnant! There is nothing more comfortable than a jersey knit dress.

The girls red dresses that they will be wearing are from Target and are just too cute with the small stars. I couldn't help myself when I saw these star shaped sunglasses to go with! Of course they will be wearing bows from either www.labellebabybows.etsy.com or www.etsy.com/shop/novarosiehandmade I can't quite decide :) Check out some of the cute accessories I linked below!

Find more cute items I found on Amazon here.

We hope you have a safe and Happy Fourth of July! Quincy claims that fireworks are her favorite part... but when she was Lucy's age that was definitely NOT the case. Read a funny story about our 4th of July in NYC here. Comment your favorite part of the holiday below!

10 Favorite Maternity Items

Finding cute maternity clothes can sometimes be a chore. I have collected a few items over the years. But also recently found some new pieces that I'm in love with and thought I would share! For me, maternity clothes are worth the cost for 6 months of feeling cute. I also love finding dresses that are not maternity, but work well during and after such as 1. this dress from Roolee that I wore during our announcement pictures! Or these cute 2. Plain Jane dresses. I seriously live in dresses during the summer and especially while pregnant because they keep me cool but are so easy and cute!

I'm in love with 3. this black romper I found at ASOS. It is so soft, stretchy, and flowy so I don't get too hot in it!

My favorite dresses are form fitting ones from Target such as 4. this one and this one. I have a striped one just like the black and white one that I got when I was pregnant with Lucy that I still wear today!

I found the cutest hot pink 5. one piece swim suit from Target while we were in Vegas, I had to have it. I also loved this suit at Target. My other favorite maternity swim suits are from 6. Kortni Jeane. I love that you can buy a maternity bottom and mix and match any of the tops with it!

A few other things that have really helped during my pregnancies. 7. These jeans from Target (I have in a darker wash). This 8. nursing bra I wear while I'm pregnant and then long afterwards. I also love this one for sleeping in after I have the baby! Also can't live with out slip on sandals while being pregnant in summer! I just bought 9. these cute bow sandals in black while we were in Vegas as well, and they are too cute!

Last but definitely not least is my 10. Tubby Todd Belly Oil! Saves the day with that itchy stretched skin.

Hope these maternity items help you feel cute during a pregnant summer as well!