Reddit reviews Always Maxi Extra Heavy With Wings Overnight Pads, 20 Each (Pack of 2)

Mom guilt is a total real thing. Don't beat yourself up over things that aren't in your control. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 28 weeks, and then my daughter got diagnosed with IUGR at 36 weeks. I felt so guilty my whole 3rd trimester, I made myself pretty miserable. I kept thinking that I had done something wrong and how my kid wasn't even born yet and I was already a terrible mom. It's not your fault and you are already a great mom! Just do your best.

On a lighter note, here are some things I loved and plan to use again (sorry for the length!)

• Gerber prefold cloth diapers make AMAZING burp cloths. We used them for EVERYTHING. They are super absorbent and work better than any "burp" cloth. Put them on your registry, even if you don't plan to use cloth diapers.
  
• The rock and play is marvelous. We got one for our shower when it wasn't on our registry. MAN. Were we dummies. Thing is freaking magical. We ended up splurging and buying an auto rocker which made our nights much easier. We kept the other and used it as a spare.
  
• They make easy swaddles with velcro like these : The nurses at our hospital swaddle babies 24/7 so they were pros at it. Unfortunately, my husband and I weren't pros and had a hard time. Even 3 months in, I had trouble making my baby into a baby burrito. I plan on bringing swaddles with me and using them directly in the hospital.
  
• After delivery, I was given the works to feel more comfortable. Pads, witch hazel, dibucaine, tylenol, etc. However, I'm a bigger girl and the pads given to me at the hospital were pathetic. I had to double up on pads and even then, had to switch every 2-3 hours. I wore 2 pads, my underwear, and the snazzy mesh underwear they give you. I still bled through some of my maternity pj bottoms which was embarrassing. After coming home, I bought these amazing pads. They are extra long and thicker. They also have wings to secure to underwear. I will 100% be bringing these to the hospital with me.
  
• Buy bulk size 3 diapers. Your kid will spend the most time in these diapers so you should stock up on this size. Most people will buy newborn, size 1 and maybe size 2 diapers for your shower. DD has been in size 3 diapers since 6 months and is over a year old at this point. ALSO, you can return/exchange diapers to almost any store that sells them without a receipt. I exchanged tons of diapers at target and wal-mart once we decided what our favorite brand was.
  
  Please feel free to ask any questions! We are happy to help here. :)

I got these pads for the first few days that are super heavy. I still have some left, I only needed such a heavy pad for the first week. After that I was able to use these regular sized ones. The wings are really helpful in getting everything to stay put, and also the longer ones are good for night-time when you may be moving more. You can also get these pad ice packs, they gave them to me at my hospital and I loved them, but you could also buy some more to have on hand.

We are a 20 minute drive from the hospital and husband will not leave my side, so I'd like to get everything in. I'm a notorious overpacker, too, but I'd rather have something I don't need than have not have something that I do need.
Mom Stuff:

• A nicer hospital gown to make me feel human
  
• Mesh panties
  
• A few non-slip socks
  
• Travel sized makeup & general toilettries
  
• Nursing shirt
  
• Super comfy yoga pants that I can leave with
  
• Heavy flow pads
  
• A few different stool softners
  
• A few different nursing bras
  
• Something to lay down in the car for leaks
  
• Disposable nursing pads
  
• Tucks cooling pads
  
• Spray
  
• Nipple butter
  
• Preperation H wipes
  
• Gel nipple soothing pads
  
• Nursing pillow
  Baby Stuff:
  
• Onesies in different sizes (nb, 0-3)
  
• Hat, socks, mittens
  
• Car seat
  Dad stuff:
  
• He's kindof on his own. I've been telling him for a month that I need his overnight stuff. He finally got some travel toiletries, so I guess we're getting somewhere
  Both
  
• 10ft charging cable
  
• iPads
  
• Kindles
  
• AppleTV (we're still not decided on this though)
  
• Snacks
  
  I think that covers just about everything. I used travel packing cubes to keep all of the clothing items organized, and I already had several different other travel bags that I generally use when actually leaving town, for all of the "other" items. [edited formatting]

Your parents don't seem to have much consideration. What OCD "traits" do you have?

http://www.amazon.com/Always-Overnight-Extra-Heavy-Unscented/dp/B0029NYQ6A/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1346634811&sr=1-1&keywords=thick+sanitary+towels

These ones seem quite thick.

I am on the copper iud for birth control and know all too well about heavy periods. There are different kinds of overnight pads. I like the always brand super heavy overnight ones, they almost look like the big ones the hospital gives you after baby lol. But they work wonders and are really absorbent. Here's a link to what they look like on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Always-Overnight-Extra-Heavy-Unscented/dp/B0029NYQ6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451786769&sr=8-1&keywords=Always+super+heavy+overnight. Way to be an awesome dad and get involved with periods, I wish I had a dad like you that I could've been open with them about. Good luck!!!