46 days and counting (you do the math)...Labor and delivery prep! Pt 1

AsSalaamu'Alaikum WaRahmatullah, It has been a couple of months but I am back...for now. In shaa Allaah you are reading this blog with the best health, Imaan, Islaam and Ihsaan. :) The last time I was here, I told you all that I am expecting again and I am still expecting Alhamdulillah. I have less than 2 months left so make du'a for me!! I really hope and pray that I can go into labor naturally because with my previous 2 pregnancies I was induced so my body didn't go into labor on it's own :( ma shaa Allaah. I am trying to prepare a little better for this labor and delivery than I did before. I will run down a list for you all if you want to use the ideas: 1. MAKING DU'A!!! :p 2. Compiling a du'a book (du'as for myself, my family, friends and ummah)so that I can read it during labor. 3. Packing my hospital bag a month and a half in advance! The bag will have the following -Inexpensive knee length tank dress (I found some at Old Navy for like $2)because I don't like the gowns but if you don't mind them Alhamdulillah. -Long Robe for post-postpartum or even during labor in case you want to rome around the hospital (I am a thrifty shopper so I am getting one from a thrift shop. Believe it or not people give away NEW stuff in case you are skeptical of wearing a used robe). -Bathroom slippers/House slippers (I HATE using any restroom with no slippers. I think I got the habit from living in Senegal). -Soap!(Any soap that you love because the soap at the hospital isn't all that great for the skin, my skin at least). -Lotion/Body cream (whatever you like) -Lavender Oil and an aromatherapy diffuser (the hospital in Atl let me have one so in shaa Allah the one in Toledo will allow it as well since it's not a fire hazard etc). The reason I want that oil because it has a calming property to it so I want to have it going during labor and after, I really think it will help. -A BIG scarf because people will be coming in and out after the baby is born and you may just get that male doctor that doesn't knock. -Snack items (dried fruits, nuts, chips, crackers, applesauce *I love that stuff!!*, whatever you like and won't go bad overnight! -Toothbrush, paste, deodorant, powder, etc. -Book -Kohl! (just in case people want to take pics) I know some people are thinking, "I won't even be thinking about how I look after labor!" Well, I think it will make me feel better if my face looks nice and fresh. -A nice comfy outfit for me and the baby to ride home with. I don't know the sex of the baby sooo I think I am going to get something neutral for baby :). -A nice warm baby blanket (I am working on crocheting one now) since it will be cold out when he/she is born in shaa Allaah). -My crochet supplies (just to keep my occupied for at least an hr before the contractions really start hurting). -Dates (said to ease pains *Maryam (AS) ate dates to ease her pain as well. In the Quran. I will try to add the ayah here somewhere*) -A positive attitude!!! -I am not packing any Quran cds although I recommend that you do unless you have a walking Qari like myself i.e. my hubby :D. -Phone to call everyone after the baby is here hehe -Aaaanndd I can't think of anything else right now BUT if you have any ideas please share. I know it looks like a lot but it's not. In shaa Allaah I don't procrastinate and I get it all done before the baby is here! 4. Positive thoughts! Jeez, I wrote nothing but at the same time it's a lot. Sooo I am going to pause here and continue a little later in shaa Allaah. Remember Allaah in all that you do...PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEACE