Feathering the nest

Some things about pregnancy almost seem cliche. I have learned now from my own experience that the only reason these have become cliches is because they are common and real! Things like pregnancy brain for one. And the nesting instinct. I feel like I am going to crawl out of my skin about certain things and I attribute this manic obsession to the very normal nesting instinct. Right now, I'm only fixating on baby-related things. Which is unfortunate, because the things I need to do (dishes, laundry, packing up Christmas decorations) are being ignored because I want to fold and refold baby clothes.

One of the things I have been fixating on is packing my bag to take to the hospital. I'm not due for another 10 weeks, but again, the instinct is winning over practicality. (Plus, I had three friends who had preemies last year, so I am not taking anything for granted!)

So let me ask you- friends from the interwebs and life, what are some of the things you wished you had taken to the hospital? What did you end up bringing that you didn't need?