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What we did
We were advized by the airline to buy a ticket around the time we expected to travel, then change it when we got "the call" and that that was much easier than trying to buy a ticket at the last minute.
I second the idea of scoping out a place to stay. Something like a Residence Inn or a suite is best since you may have to be there for a while. We checked with the hospital where Addy was born and they had apartments on the hospital campus that they rented to family members of patients and they let us stay for $50 a night. We had a full kitchen, bedroom, livingroom, bath, it was great. Lots of hospitals have similar set ups or if they don't lots of time, they have agreements with nearby hotels/suites where you can get special rates.
As far as what to bring. I think the stuff that's listed for what to have for a newborn is good and if you don't have a laundromat nearby - bring extras of everything plus tons of sweats and t-shirts for yourself since you'll be spit up on etc and having some sleepless nights.
Hope you have your baby in your arms soon!!!!
Martha
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