These are the things I don't come to the hospital without. They make me more comfortable and the time go by faster.
10. Pillow- those plastic, crinkly, hospital-issue ones suck.
9. Sweatpants & hoodies- comfy clothes are a must!
8. Books & magazines- I usually get a lot of reading done when I'm alone.
7. Post-it notes & pencil- I like to keep track of my own blood sugar numbers, weight etc. while I'm here. Easy reference!
6. Lotion, chapstick & eyedrops- one night in the hospital is enough to suck you dry of all moisture. I am constantly reapplying these things!
5. My insulin & blood sugar kit- My CFRD is fairly well controlled and I only test periodically at home. But in hospital, the expectation is that my blood sugar will be monitored closely. I always bring my own stuff so the nurses don't use theirs... it's more painful and needs a huge amount of blood to test!
4. My port- I don't leave home without it! Since I got it in August, it has made admissions much easier and less stressful. I am SO glad I don't need to get a PICC every single time.
3. Cell phone- an essential to schedule visitors and stay in touch with everyone! I am lucky to have lots of family and friends hang out with me!
2. Laptop- My husband gave me a laptop recently as a present, and I don't know what I did without it! Good for emails, facebook, blogging, itunes and movies!
1. Food & Drinks- I admit that I'm a bit of a hospital food snob. I don't understand how I'm expected to gain weight eating that stuff. Ever heard of a beef salad sandwich? Imagine tiny mushy pieces of roast beef covered in mayonnaise on bread. Did I mention it's a strange grey color?
Needless to say, I am looking forward to going home! One week down already!
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