Welcome Back, BacPacJac!!!

Please fill us in on all the details. hope everything came out all right.

pun intended?

Yes, Jacquie, I hope everyone is OK!

Best wishes for mommy and the baby.

Welcome back!!

Do you really think I would take advantage of the arrival of BPJ's daughter to perpetrate a moderately cheesy pun?

You would be right.......

Congrats on the new arrival.

Thanks guys. We're both healthy, happy and home. She didn't wait for her induction. She arrived safely after a fast and furious labour. We barely had enough time for a spinal and epidural, which thankfully slowed things down long enough for them to pump in some necessary iv antibiotics. She weighed in at 7 pounds 4 ounces and has the lungs of a symphony orchestra. :-)

Wonnderful news!

Congratulations! Very pleased that mother and child are both safe & sound!

Congrats, enjoy the new addition!

Congratulations, and welcome to the new prepper : BPJ2

Congrats on the new baby! Best wishes forever

Congrats!

Wonderful news! Congratulations, and best of luck.

I'm laying bets on "first words to BJP2."

My vote: "Hey there little newbie. Welcome to the fire. Here's your Leatherman!"

Should we give her a knife at such an early age? Perhaps a bit of rope so she can start learning knots... Other suggestions??

Congratulations!

Best wishes to you and your family on the happy and healthy new addition.

Congratulations on the new addition

There is such a thing as starting them too early. All three of my daughters were practicing their knots and lashings with their umbilical cords - not a good thing!

Fair enough. "Opposable thumbs are so cool!" has to come first.

Maybe just a suitable mobile over the crib, teddy bears and shiny compasses and navigational charts ...

They did leave her cord very long...

Lessons Learned

1. Labour can progress very quickly. We were putting on her first diaper within a few hours. We live right around the corner from the hospital so driving there, in the snow and freezing rain, wasn't an issue for us. We could have used the old wooden toboggan if we had to, and the ambulance bay is literally around the corner.

2. In the heat of the moment, you may not be able to remember little details like grabbing tablet and MP3 player off the charger or extra batteries for the camera. Pack early, check, think and edit as necessary.

3. There's no guarantee about how long you will be in hospital. The first time we were there for a week. This time we were out before she was two days old. As a result, I was way over-packed. I'd still recommend the standard packing list as a great foundation for what to bring. Better to have too much rather than too little, just be prepared to bring it in and out of the hospital in stages.

4. Not all vending machines like the new Canadian $20 bills. Bring change, including exact change for parking meters.

5. Just because there's a Timmies and food court in the hospital doesn't mean they will be open when you want a drink or food. Bring supplies from home.

6. The nurses can't get coffee when they're closed either. Pick them up something if you go on a coffee run.

7. Expect power failures. Those fancy electric hospital beds can die like any other piece of equipment.

8. Babies can aspirate easily. Get First Aid and CPR training, and practice these skills so you can do them second nature.

9. Don't panic.

Did anyone else burst out laughing after reading a maternity after action report from bacpacjac less than four days after giving birth?

Bacpacjac, I'm very glad your feeling well enough to "fill us all in," so soon.
I always enjoy the great information you give us with your posts.
I would think mommies-to-be would find your information very useful.

All my best to you and your family :-D

LOL! You'd be amazed at the hours you keep with a newborn, especially before the euphoria is totally eclipsed by the exhaustion.

A hearty congratulations

Congratulations to the whole family for the safe and healthy arrival of the new Daughter and Sister!!!!!

Great news!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations! I can't wait until the first "Camping Wth Baby" post.

Congratulations and best wishes to the whole family.

Excellent! Congratulations!

Congrats on the new little one. She'll be the most prepared baby out there.

Hopefully there was also something for big brother.