Lifestyle with Abby Lane

Motherhood, Pregnancy

Little Luxuries to Bring to Labor and Delivery

Staying in a hospital can feel less than luxurious, especially after delivering a baby and getting into the swing of things with a newborn.

As a second time mom whose labor and delivery went less than perfect the first time, I am making sure to pack a few little luxuries from home for my upcoming scheduled c-section. I wanted to make sure that these little luxuries won’t take up too much room in my hospital bag but will make me feel a bit renewed.

  1. A sheet mask. I am personally bringing this one from BABOR. It’s great for hydrating the skin which I really needed after my first delivery and throughout postpartum.
  2. Under eye mask. I really enjoy using these when I am lacking sleep and to help me wake up in the morning; and this will definitely be the case at the hospital! I am bringing one set to help rejuvenate me. These are a great affordable option from 5-below.
  3. Facial serum. Going along the trend of luxurious skincare, a facial serum is definitely an added bonus. I am overall bringing the bare minimum (face wash, eye cream, and moisturizer) but I wanted to bring one of my serums to aid my skin after delivery. I would recommend a brightening or hydrating serum, but this is one to choose based on your unique skincare needs. I am personally bringing this one from Versed.
  4. Jade Roller. After delivery sometimes you can feel quite puffy and bloated, I personally feel like this every morning, lol! I really enjoy cold jade rolling in the mornings but even if you are unable to pop the jade roller into a fridge in the hospital, it’s feels luxurious to jade roll your face. I really like this affordable option (under $10) from Target.
  5. Noise Cancelling Headphones. Any noise cancelling headphones will do, I personally will be bringing my Airpods Max over the ear headphones because they are the only pair I own that have noise cancellation. You can use these to help you sleep, enjoy relaxing music, drown out the sounds of the hospital (which can be particularly triggering), or watch a show. I don’t have a specific recommendation for these because it will be based on your budget and what you have at your home!
Today we had a fun filled day of baby time at our local library, take out lunch in the car, and Maddox’s 3 year check up! As the cold winter weather approaches my skin gets drier and drier. 😭 How are you embracing stillness during the hectic winter holiday season? Music/Story Players. The yoto player by @yotoplay_us is a wonderful alternative to screen time and is for kids from ages 3-12 and beyond! From bedtime sounds, books, music, room thermometer, nightlight, and even an ok-to-wake alarm clock the Yoto Player does it all! This will definitely be a gift they continue to use for years. Save with code AFF-lanestyled10 It’s the first Monday of December and the fourth day of Vlogmas! (I’m currently doing Vlogmas on the clock app, so if you haven’t followed me there go do it!) I can’t believe tomorrow is December 1st! Tonight the boys will plant their pinecone and our Christmas tree will grow overnight! (If you don’t know what I’m talking about check out my last post). Growing up having traditions like opening one gift on Christmas Eve, matching pajamas, and participating in the Christmas Eve pageant were always things I looked forward to. I’m so grateful that I get to create this magic for my boys as well. Here are just a few of my favorite holiday traditions we’re incorporating this year. With 2024 right around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what you want this year to look like. Not everything is within our control of what is to come this next year, but we can start to think about ways we want to take care of ourselves and habits we want to build throughout the year. I was more excited than the boys to set up the viral @thestep2company Christmas tree in their playroom this year.

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