Things they don't tell you to pack

So dad's, your babymamma is going to get all psycho about packing a suitcase of things they may or may not need when they go to the hospital to delivery. Just remind them all they really need is some good slippers, and some comfy clothes to wear out of the hospital.

Here are some things that the books don't tell you to bring.
1. Toilet paper- yes you would assume that "fancy hospital" that's well endowed research and teaching facility would be able the cover your ass and there's, but when it comes to good ol TP, let's just say they're using the single ply, melts in your hands if you have sweaty palm type of TP. To avoid bloody ass, I suggest bringing a roll or two of the good stuff.

2. Dad's dress in layers, the HVAC systems in large buildings are not to be trusted. A hoody, comfy pants, a nice hat, bandanna, headband, vest, bring it all. You won't regret it.

3. Mamma will be supplied her own drinking mug, but not daddy. She will also be supplied with food at no charge, but not daddy. So bring your own nalgene and a mug for coffee or tea. Save a paper cup and bring a reusable mug.

4. Don't even bother to bring books, cuz one doesn't really have the attention span to read post delivery. Although if there's no contractions and you're laid up in the hospital with the wife, bring a book, bring your laptop (hopefully there's wifi), bring some dvd's and chillax while you've taken the day off from work.

5. chapstick, again the HVAC can be bad, which means the humidity can be all screwy which mean chapped lips, parched mouths in the AM, and dry nasal passages. small humidifier could be nice for the really ambitious.

6. Electronic gadgets and their chargers -MP3 player, digital camera, cellphones, bluetooth headsets, PSP, etc.

7. As for things for the baby, maybe their own newborn hat instead of standard hospital issued hat. Although most of the standard hospital stuff is great cuz there's an abundance of it, it's free, and you don't have to wash it.

8. Lastly, Bring your A game for support, empathy, and advocating in the best interest of a happy babymamma, and for many hero pts for you.