We took our hospital tour last week, which encouraged me to get my bag packed for the our great escape to the hospital. I've asked a few friends, and collectivley, they have come up with the following essentials to take with me. By the way, during our tour of the hospital, I was assured that all of my dietary needs would be taken care of by the hospital cafeteria. Does this mean I can order a pitcher of margaritas to my room? Lightly salted rims, please.

• nightgown (the hospital gowns are pretty scratchy)
• maternity bras (babys fist game of peek-a-boo)
• tank tops with built-in bra
• t-shirts (gotta cover up the boobies when the in-laws come to visit)
• yoga pants to wear home
• warm socks
• hard candies to suck on during labor
• toiletries
• audio visual closet (all the media and communication gadgets one needs to capture the moment)
• baby book
• baby outfit and cute blanket to lay the baby on for his first picture
• carseat
• husband

Three of my sisters are coming to stay with me this weekend (another baby shower is on the docket), I am planning on dragging them to the drugstore so they can advise me on all the unmentionables I will need when I get home. I'm not sure what to expect, but I know it won't be pretty. Who says cotton mesh granny panties aren't sexy...