When Should I Pack My Bag, Get Stuff Ready, And Take Maternity Leave?

by Suzanne
(Perth, Scotland)

Hi everyone I am currently 24 weeks pregnant with non identical twins. I keep reading differnt things about when you should start packing your hospital bag. I went into early labour with my little boy at 30 weeks which they managed to stop, then the little monster came late. I have been reading, as this is my 4th pregnancy, that they would not be able to stop it this time. I also don't know when to start getting things ready. I done it last time when I was on maternity leave, but I am worried that I will go early and nothing will be done. My scans keep telling me that I am due around the start of December (day keeps changing) but I was sure that I was 4 weeks ahead of that due to my last period and things that are happing...ie, braxton hicks, movement of the babies etc. Could some of you give some advice?