Getting ready for Baby Girl’s arrival! 

Other than clothes for the baby you wont NEED anything. And remember... the cart that holds all of the baby goods that is provided by the hospital (diapers, binkies, formula, wipes, cream, hats, white onesies, blankets etc.) TAKE ALL OF IT! Your ins will be charged for it ALL even if you dont take/use it. If you leave it on the cart it gets tossed out because they cant just give it to the next patient. My BFF is as delivery nurse and is always so sad when they have to just throw it away.

A gift from the baby for Gidion. He will feel special and will accept not having mom to himself like he use to better. When you return home.have home get diapers and wipes for you...makes him feel needed and he feels great about helping mom.

I’d bring a button down shirt for Austin so he can do skin to skin easily. Also snacks are a great idea for you both. Hospital food can be hit or miss so I had a few protein bars, granola bars, and some trail mix for us to share.

An old tshirt is great for spaghetti lunches. Back in 1978 with our first daughter, I didn’t do a bag either. But I did prepare a going home outfit for either a boy or girl. (Girl). But my sweet new father and husband of 1.5 yrs brought a flannel gown for her and since she only weighed 6.5 ozs.... she swam in it! He felt so bad but I didn’t make a big deal.... she is now 41 almost 42 and we survived! People make huge deals over these things. The important part was she was healthy, we were scared but survived parenting ! I look back on those pictures and my heart is still overwhelmed! God gives such blessings to us, so not worrying over the small stuff is the best way of living. Oh I forgot, she was our rainbow baby! Lost our first daughter at 7 mos.

Gideon is so cute he steals the show every time he’s on camera!! 😭😭😭

I love how you and Austin let Gideon be a child and play and run around

Joy, I’m so glad you’re vlogging! You are so special. It is a privilege to follow your journey. God bless. 🙏🏻

One thing that helped me was putting my hair in a French braid, so my hair didn't tangle

Joy still seems like a young girl, it’s interesting to see her in the role of a mom

you and Jessa look so alike, can’t believe I’ve never noticed before

I totally just said "HI" back to Gideon like he could hear me, lol! He's the cutest💙💙💙💙

You are such a sweetheart. You sure seemed to have covered everything you will need in packing. I am praying you have an easy delivery filled with Gods love. You are a delight and a wonderful example to the young women. I look forward to getting a glimpse of your family as you all grow together. I believe there is no greater gift than our children. They were certainly my greatest gift. Then my grandkids came along and I had even greater joy, if that is possible. Asking God to send many blessings your way at this special time. Enjoy,as these days will never come again, and they grow so fast. Hugs....

Don't forget a bag for Gideon if he's staying at a relative's for a night or two.

Awe....God bless you honey and I hope your labor goes easy for you. I am way too old to remember, plus everything is way out of date since I had a baby (1972....and now I am 71)....Love watching your family and hope you will have time from time to time to give us a peak into your busy life. May God also bless Austin and Gideon and of course your little girl.

So exciting! The only thing I can possibly suggest packing is a pair of flip flops for the shower. I'm sure they're clean, but I always felt more comfortable wearing them at a hospital. Otherwise, it looks like you have everything you'll need! Can't wait to see her beautiful little face, her sweet personality, and Gideon's reaction to her! Blessings to you and your family ❤

You are just too cute with how excited you are. Lovely to see. Fun to follow you. 💕 makes me smile.

I love how Joy is planning ahead. It seems weird that is already a mom. She is so adorable.

If you have extra phone chargers you can tuck into those bags, they’re easily forgotten when you’re in a rush to get out the door!

Make you you freeze pads with aloe to use when you get home! They work so good with the swelling and pain!

JOY, I just love how all the women in your family treat every pregnancy and birth as if it where the very first...

I’m so happy for you, Joy!! I’m pregnant for the first time, after waiting for almost 3 years. This video made me excited for when my time comes to pack!

My daughter is 37 weeks right now and all the bags are packed and ready. Cute to watch you doing exactly what she did, looking at all the bows and ruffles! She's having her second daughter. ❤ Hope you have a safe delivery and healthy baby girl!

Very exciting. The Lord blessed me with 4 boys and then the Lord blessed my husband and I with our 5th child and we finally got our sweet girl. She is now almost 2 and her brothers adore her. Girls are so much fun.

Bring slippers and warm socks, And any blanket you like. The hospital blankets aren't very cozy lol. And lots of snacks. Good luck and congratulations on your baby girl 👶 💜 God bless!

I've watched you grow up Joy and become such a beautiful confidant young woman. I am so excited for you and Austin; and while it will only be you two physically there you will have dozens of us there in spirit praying for yours and the babies health. For sure you pack house slippers or slipper socks so both you and Austin can move about the room without shoes. If you need a special pillow to sleep comfortably take it and take one for Austin. You may want to take him a blanket also and some snacks; hospital food and snack machines aren't cheap. I would take two or three pairs of pajamas or gowns in case you or the baby have an accident. Again I'll be praying for God's guiding hand on the doctor and nurses and for your little family as it grows from 3 to 4.

Hi Joy. Best advice I was ever given was from my cousin. Pack an ENTIRE first outfit for baby into a separate zip lock bag to pop on top of the baby's bag. Straight after labor when the nurses and Austin are looking for specific items of clothing for the baby, the bag will get turned upside down and things will be everywhere! 😅 make it easy and have diaper, socks, singlet, onesie, swaddle, everything, all ready to go! 🥰 all the best for your upcoming birth

I always found having my own pillow and blanket nice to have. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I love how prepared you are. I remember when I went to the hospital for my firstborn. I had everything and then some, a birth plan, all the things. Lol when my nurse saw all my stuff and listened to my plan, she shook her head and said “this baby is going to mess with your world!” Oh my, she was right. Lol He’s 25 now so I can’t wait until he has kids some day.

Congratulations Joy-Joy god really does bring joy after the hard times! I just can't wait to meet Baby girl Forsyth. ❤️

I've had six babies in the hospital. You won't need half the stuff you packed. The hospital provides diapers, wipes, onesie, blanket, binkie, etc, everything for the baby. (I wouldn't worry *too* much about the cutest outfit for pictures either. There will be time for glam shots after she's home.) They'll also have lots of stuff for you. I would recommend you bring a FEW nursing pads if you're milk comes in quick, but I didn't really need them right at first. I also always brought a cozy crocheted blanket my grandma made for me and extra socks and slippers. It does get cold in the hospital, and they really don't have big fluffy blankets. It also just brought me a lot of comfort to have. I also always brought trial size super expensive luxury soaps. They give you some at the hospital, but they're very cheap, and I felt that I deserved a little pampering with a super pretty smelling soap. Also, I would bring some slippers, a charger, maybe a book or some music, Chapstick and any other cosmetics that make you feel human, and hair ties. For Austin, pack a little extra cash in case he needs to visit the cafeteria in the middle of the night, and some snacks for him. Also, a camera, and maybe earplugs or a sleep mask if he wants to rest while waiting. Hope this helps! I'm so excited for your sweet new arrival!

Raspberry leaf! Afterbirth pains get worse with each one, and I don't take pain killers, but rasp leaf (tea or capsules) does wonders for both pain and blood flow control. I started several weeks before birth and carried on several weeks after

Usually you never have to pack diapers wipes bottles ect. The hospital always provides them for you. When I had my first baby I figured that out I packed so much of the same as your doing and ended up not using none of my own . Congratulations on the new baby . You and Austin deserve this. God bless your family

Good job on packing don’t listen to the negative comments your doing a great job!!!🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹

Make sure you take all the postpartum care stuff home with you that you can! It was so helpful, especially the witch hazel wipes they sent me home with.

You might take headphones to use if you want to listen to music or something to help relax during labor.

Take something you like to do , maybe reading or coloring or knitting something you can do when baby is asleep and also something from from home like your fav pillow or blanket . May GOD bless your little growing family

Take snacks for you and Daddy. Also, some fun puzzle books to do when you get bored and/or aren’t sleeping. So happy for you. 😄

Women say depends underwear are MUCH more comfortable than pads. Nursing pads and cream. Toiletries, slippers, robe, comfy pajamas for both you and hubby. You're favorite pillow and throw blanket. A bible/notes of prayers, passages, words of encouragement from family and friends. Prayers be with you and Austin for a fast, safe delivery and healthy baby!

Hi Joy you should bring slippers or sandals so that your comfortable.Maybe also bring your own pillow and throw blanket.sending lots if love😘💖

Joy congratulations. I’ve been a fan of your family since their first documentary. My husband and I moved to NWA last year and I wondered if I would ever run into your family. Thursday, the day before you gave birth, I saw you and Austin in the parking lot of Bass Pro. I was so happy to see you were pregnant. Not sure how I missed the news. God bless you and your growing family.

I had my second son in May of this year and I would suggest that you bring snacks and get the Frida Baby Peri Bottle. Because of Covid once we where in the hospital my husband wasn’t able to leave to get stuff because he wouldn’t be able to get back in. The Peri Bottle worked great for me because the top piece is angled so it’s able to put the water in the right spot. 😊

CONGRATULATIONS to joy and AUSTIN on your new baby GIRL . Gideon is so cute

I am so excited for you and your excitement to bring home your beautiful baby girl. Such a wonderful and precious blessing for Austin and you both again

Can't believe how grown up Joy is! Such a beautiful Mama,down to earth and glowing. Prayers all goes well with Baby girl.

Seems you did a good job. Can't wait to see your new bundle of joy

Congratulations your little boy is cute I have watched 19 kids and counting I love the videos I’m praying for you and your family god be with you

Gideon is adorable. A tip for the spaghetti 🍝 if you like. ☺ Snap the noodles about two inches long before putting in the water to boil... Easy for kids and adults to eat. 😁

I recommend flip flops for the shower, a boppy pillow (not necessary, but it made nursing in the bed way easier for me), lip balm, hair ties, headband, and loose/stretchy clothes to go home in. With my second baby I also brought my own pillow and I slept much better

Two things I can suggest that I realized after my daughter, (I have 4 months till my rainbow baby comes) is that I only needed to bring a small stack of nursing pads and didn’t really need the whole box(I also brought the box the first time). (Cuts down on space) also the same goes for diapers. Most of the time the hospital provides them but even if not you should only need a good stack of those to. You most likely won’t use a whole pack of diapers in the hospital. Good luck girl! Praying for a happy healthy delivery and baby!

Snacks for sure! Onesie’s, a gift for Gideon would be nice..and don’t forget Gideon’s bag if he is staying with the grandparents, and a few of his favorite toys, blanket etc. so that he feels at home..Can’t wait to see pics of your baby girl❤️

I love that I can watch a new video this late 💗

Hey Joy and Austen , congratulations on your new baby coming! We will pray for your safe delivery and stay. May God bless you and your family. We just love all of you and the testimony of your life . Have a great week! Love The Rathbun family

I do recommend a gift for Gideon! We just had our last and third GIRL🤣 and got gifts for the two oldest from baby and it was the best decision! Also chap stick and boppy pillow ❤️Good Luck And God Bless Forsyth Family 🥰

For the things that you use on a daily basis you can keep them out of the bag and then make a note, place it inside the bag on top, then you can grab those things before walking out the door.

Have a small hand held back massager! My husband would use this on my back when I was having back labor! I loved it! Super cheap and well used!

A hand held mini fan!! Life saver

I always bring photos of my other babies to look at when the labor starts getting really intense. Also having my own worship music is wonderful too! I have always processed my contractions with worship so I can literally be singing to keep my breaths nice and long. Sending so much love and prayers from Vancouver BC Canada 🇨🇦!!

You are precious Joy and I'm praying you have a smooth labor and delivery. God Bless you!

I had a baby in November. I found having snacks came in handy also quarters/dollars for vending machines.

Bring back memories from many years ago! The day I packed the bag I went into labor with my firstborn (4 weeks before due date). We also went out to eat that evening and my water broke in the middle of the busy restaurant! As for clothes to wear home... maternity pants, skirt, etc. Your body will still be big in places, and very sore in other places. Best wishes to your growing family 💙💖

Never realize how much you look like Michelle until now. I'm so excited for you God bless you and your family.

Love seeing your excitement. You truly deserve to feel all the JOY that has come with this pregnancy. God is good! Thankful she's has arrived as I write this & all went well. Blessings...

"Surprise " , gift 🎁 for Gideon to pull out of you bag 🎒 when you arrive 🏡. Your favorite snacks 😋, 💄 cosmetics, chapstick, slippers, indoor/outdoor 👞

I’ve never packed a hospital bag to have a baby but I’ve packed plenty for surgeries and hospital stays. Flip flops, chap stick, face wipes for yourself, phone charger, braid your hair before you go and bring extra hair ties, a pillow or blanket that brings you comfort, a small stress ball.

My recommendations...For momma: depends, witch hazel, ice packs, sweat pants, muslin pants (bands that don't rest to tight on your abdomen (in case you have a c-section), nursing tops, pajamas, tooth brush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo/conditioner, hair brush, detangler spray, and a baby wrap-carrier. Baby: boppy pillow, both newborn/0-3 month onsies (I had the opposite issue as you, I thought my son would be soooo big but he ended up being tiny), same thing with diapers, carseat, and carseat cover. I know you're scared about only having Austin, but I promise you it won't be as bad as you think. I only had my husband, I really liked having the time with just the three of us as a new family.

Extension cord for your phone, neck pillow and eye night mask oh and a night light!! Best of luck! Blessing sister

If someone hasn't already said it, bring your favorite sanitary pads. Yes the hospital will provide pads and mesh underwear, but their pads are terrible. They don't have the absorbent core. I'm telling you, when I switched to my own pads and panties it was a game changer. Let's just say their's were messy. 😕 You might be fortunate and your hospital will use a great name brand, but I personally will never risk it again. I suggest packing two pairs of pajamas for yourself. I know with Gideon you had a c-section which means extra nights in the hospital. I know accidents happen (see first suggestion) and night sweats so having a fresh pair of pajamas to change into can make you feel human again.

The hospital will provide 99% of the things you and buns both need, but one thing you can never have enough of for new borns is zip up onesies! The ones with 2 zips so it’s easy to change dirty bums are amaingggg! And a noise machine are life savers, you can get text size ones that just sit on the side or next to the crib and they save you going SHHHHHHHHGHH for hours at 3 in the morning, good luck beautiful, I’m manifesting a easy delivery for you and baby girl and dad ❤️

“No you may not have chips” you are such a patient mom 😂

I thought of baby nail clippers ... they always have soft nails and scratch their cute little faces up ... everyone else has had such great ideals ... Joy I wish and pray you and Austin the best with the new little one ... I can’t wait to meet her ❤️😊❤️

Dont forget to bring her baby book! You can get her footprints in it after birth and fill it out while you're in the hospital🤱👣

Hi Joy. Bring gripped slippers. Yes snacks for afterwards. Good luck I wish you and baby a safe and healthy delivery.

Seriously can’t wait for you to welcome baby girl into the world! What a special blessing she already is. So amazing to witness your family grow, thanks for taking us along for the journey. Prayers to you, Austin, Gideon and baby girl 💕

Toothbrush, hair brush, slippers and shower shoes (if you don't like hospital shower floors), snacks, some underwear because sometimes the ones they provide can fit to big and it feels like its not holding the pad in place. A little blanket because the hospital can get chilly/cold for the baby. Everything in that baby cart is yours so don't forget to take the things in there. Ask for diapers and wipes when your there they provide all that so you don't have to use yours. 🙂👍 Congrats and wait to see the next video!💕💕

So happy and relieved that you're going to the hospital for the birth! My baby weighed 11 lbs. 4 oz, so no newborn anything for him lol

Joy, you are so down to earth and absolutely adorable. May God bless you and your sweet family as you prepare for your baby girl.

I pray your birth and recovery goes well! ❤️ As a nurse I suggest bringing your own pads if you don’t like the hospital ones (some don’t) and some comfy stretchy undies.

I recommend bringing your own pillow. It just makes sleep more comfortable.

God Bless you & Austin and this brand new little life y’all are bringing into this world....praying for a safe delivery💖🙏🏻

Bring snacks! Because of Covid no one will be able to leave to get food. Also with late night early morning feeds you will want a snack handy. Protein bars, nuts, dried fruit, stuff like that! Also a robe, for when you are cold and it’s also easier to cover up real quick if a nurse or Dr. pop in! Best of luck Joy!

Congrats. We’ve been trying for 6 years. 2 miscarriages and just a test that came back negative. 😩 But I love living through you.

So excited for Joy and Austin, don't forget to pack Gideon a bag for when you drop him off before heading to the hospital. Just saves time and makes it easier on you, especially if you are in a hurry.

I had my baby girl the beginning of April this year. My husband was not able to be in the OR during the c-section. Since I went into labor in the middle of the night and family 2 hours away my husband literally had to drop me off at the door of the ER. He had to wait for his parents to come get our 2 older kids. We got to video chat during the delivery though so it made it an interesting and special birth. He finally was able to come a few hours after LilyAnne was born. It was sad but also kind of nice having the time with her. Same thing with not having visitors. It was sad but nice to bond with baby and able to get rest. Video chat through it. For hospital bag, snacks, lotion ( it works to tKe the meconium off easily.) nose spray and chapstick it gets dry in the hospital. Chargers for phones and other electronics. Maybe a robe slippers.

Nightgown, baby outfits, shower stuff, SNACKS! For husband and you, a movie if you have a DVD player in your hospital room, anything that will make you comfy, like I brought my own blanket and pillow helped make me feel comfortable :)

Love “The Forsyths” Podcasts . . Best🙏Wishes on a safe delivery of your beautiful, baby girl❤️🌸

So excited for you guys . Can’t wait to meet you baby girl . She’s going to be a daddy’s girl and mommy’s princess . Praying for you and your baby girl

God bless you Joy and Austin. For baby girl's birth and everything 💕🙏

Congrats on the new baby God bless u been watching your show since the beginning

A hair brush and hair tie for you. Headphones for your cell phone. Edited: and also mentioned in my comments below chapstick and phone charger!

As a nurse who has worked in this field for almost 30 years I can tell you there are never enough pillows for labor and later for propping your elbows when nursing the baby so def bring those! Also maybe some mints or gum to keep your mouth moist and also fresh!

I'm being induced on July 29th my due date is August 5th but because I'm diabetic I'm having my son a week early. Its our first baby and I'm so excited and nervous! I'm so happy for you and your amazing family. I'll be keeping you in my prayers when you deliver!

I’m so excited for you! You guys are my favorite Duggar couple! Prayers and best wishes for you all.

Also, I wore a nightgown after I had my son. Easier to go to the bathroom and no uncomfortable waistband. So if you have one or maybe a bath robe I recommend packing that.

Lots of snacks and favorite drinks for you and Austin for after the baby is born and still in the hospital just in case the food isn’t good. Take home as many of their pads as possible along with some of those mesh underway just in case you are still bleeding heavy when you leave. Bring something of Gideons that will remind you of him so your not missing him as much. Make sure to to pack chargers for your all your electronics

I'm not a mom yet, but friends of mine said they wished they would have had brought baby nail clippers with them, because their kids nails were so sharp.

I just found your channel, and you are so adorable. I grew up watching you on the Duggar show and now to see you all grown up and living your own life married is awesome! You're an amazing wife and mother I bet.

Joy my hospital had almost everything I needed and I forgot with my first the I made sure I had with my girls is chapstick so make sure you have that. Praying for you you will do great. Oh also this was not something I needed but I have a lot of women bring their own pillows, they don't like the hospital pillows for afterwards when you need to rest so take that in consideration if you want to bring your own pillow

You're a strong young woman, Joy. We are praying for you. Can't wait to see your precious baby girl.

You can wear comfy PJs home. Also Gideon needs a bag to go with him for whomever is watching him for you. 🙏🏼

congratulations!!! so happy for you and your family!!! seems like you've got everything you need on the list awesome!! prayers for a safe and happy delivery❤