inside my hospital bag

every minute of every day lately, i am expecting to go into labor. i have been feeling SO much almost every minute of the day for the past few weeks, sun up to sun down, and these feelings are unlike any that i remember with parks and nash. our baby is scheduled to arrive next week via c-section, but the other night our power went out due to a summer storm and was out just before midnight-early morning, and i couldn’t help but think about packing our bags by candlelight.  so yesterday, i gathered some things and feel a bit more prepared. like everything with this third baby, i am all about the minimal; less things and more intention. i just want to savor and be present and take in these moments versus the materialistic aspects of a baby – because i have learned that they really don’t need much at all. for our baby | 

+ a quilted tote (target)
+ bonnets 
+ pacifier 
+ a muslin swaddle blanket
+ swaddles (with velcro) 
+ one velvet bow (the gender is still a surprise- feeling boy today! but just in case)
+ a bunny lovie
+ a few going home outfits 
+ basic white long-sleeved onesies 
+ a quilt my grandma made me/one of my favorite things as a child

two summers
two autumns
three winters
three springs
and now midsummer is almost here
our littlest dove

for momma | 

+ pink and beige robe
+ snacks
+ thank you cards from trader joe’s (for the nurses)
+ skincare
+ pajamas
+ a soft dress for going home

not pictured |
cozy socks
car seat
rose witch hazel
nursing bras and pads
nipple cream
face wash, shampoo, makeup, toothbrush, etc.
contacts/glasses
a water bottle
chargers
polaroid camera

going into labor early and having a c-section wouldn’t be ideal 
but whenever you are ready, sweet one 
we can’t wait to meet 
and love you
forever