hospital bag

I’ve recently started working again, making me weary of COVID and any of my health issues. So I decided I needed to make sure my hospital bag is stocked up still, both for more regular hospital visits, as well as for COVID. My cat decided to help me.

My Bag:
I would definitely suggest something easy to describe, easy to carry, and something that can hold up well.

Clothes:
- I pack a few different things. But first and for most, SOCKS!!! I always have both fuzzy and normal socks, my feet tend to get really cold and fuzzy socks can help brighten any hospital visit.
- I have a specific jacket I always bring with me, it’s a purple fuzzy thing. It slides on over my shoulders and doesn’t have any zips or Velcro or buttons or anything. It’s just a purple fuzzy fabric. It’s perfect because I can normally slide it on over a gown, it’s big enough to not tangle with wires and it’s super warm! I would suggest packing some form of jacket or robe, especially because a lot of hospital gowns are open in the back.
- I also pack a hoodie but normally I never need it, it just makes me happy to have.
- Tshirt and leggings, normally for the ride home when leaving the hospital. Something cozy and easy to wear to leave the hospital in.
- I always pack shorts, I don’t like sitting in just my underwear and a gown. I always have a pair of underarmour shorts with me, small and light, but still covering.
- PJ pants are great
- Pack extra underwear!!!

Toiletries:
- Toothbrush and tooth paste.
- Deodarant, no one wants to stink
- Spray Shampoo, greasey hair is the worst
- Some sort of face cleaner. I bring witch hazel, gentle and soothing but it cleans well
- Lotion!
- Hair ties for long hair
- A brush or comb. I have curly hair, but after so long without showering, it needs to be brushed no matter what.
- Pads/Tampons/liners/cups/whatever other period products you need (just in case) (hospital tampons are the worst) (I say this from experience) (and bleeding onto a hospital bed from a period is rather embarrassing) (at least to my middle school self it was) (no I don’t still think about that way too much what are you talking about)
- Try not to pack too much more than the necessities, you probably won’t get much of chance to use them and so they mostly just take up space.

Extras:
- Money. I tend to bring about 15 bucks of cash, just in case I need to get food or something like that.
- Headphones!!!! I cannot stress this one enough. They are a life saver, especially if I’m trying to sleep.
- On the note of sleep, eye mask is super helpful. Especially if lights are on and people come and go. Good for day time naps too
- Pens! Good for doodles
- Gum!! It just makes me feel better
- Some books on my to read list (my fav hospital past time)

I think that’s about it for me! Do you guys have hospital bags? What else do you guys pack? Any funny stories with hospital bags?

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