Not wanting to wear the embarrassingly revealing open-backed hospital gown during the walking-around stages of labour, I thought I'd need to find a decent and cheap nightgown - one that I wouldn't mind chucking if need be. It's been one of the last things on my list of stuff to pack for the hospital...We were out today with friends shopping and stumbled into the bed clothes section of the Bay downtown and I am now the proud owner of a $12 nightgown! It's very old-school and I could kind of picture it on Mrs Roper, but it fits over the baby bump and I think it's perfect for the hospital! You know you're not buying high-fashion when you can try it on right over your clothes in the middle of the store. My friend Mi ae bought a different but similar one too (she'll be heading to the hospital a few weeks after we do, if the timing is right!). It was hilarious - kind of a competition to find the cheapest nightgown in the store...
The tragic part is that it's so comfortable that I'm wearing it right now... I also got a cutish pink & white polka dot robe to go over the ugly nightgown, so that helps a bit!
4 comments:
You are by far the most beautiful pregnant lady we've seen, even in your cheap nightie@;) What's not to love about those pink polka dots eh!!!
Too funny . . I did the exact same thing (although I think I found my prize nightgown at Winners). All you need now are some brightly coloured slipper-socks (the ones with the grips on the soles) and you are set!
Make sure that you include lip balm in your hospital bag - it is essential! I also brought my own pillow (so much better than the plastic ones). I will let you know if I think of any other 'must haves'.
Have fun getting ready . . the count down is on!!
L.
I think you look cute in pink flowers & polka dots & whats more...comfy! And I think your hair looks nice too! This is no time to be wearing fancy clothes...that comes later when you have button-down-the-front pajamas for the 5am wake up call, "Baby Time!" The nurses bring out the babies for feeding AND turn on the lights!
Oh hi, a year later :) just noticing that you do not look pregnant at all. way to angle that belly!
I think it's a lovely nightgown. May keep reading through the archives to see if it got tossed or kept for posterity.
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