"The first time I had a baby, in a characteristic move I never got around to formally packing a hospital bag. This became a problem when I was called in unexpectedly a week early to have my scheduled C-section. Soon I was whipping around my house looking for the things that I imagined I'd need to welcome this child into the world."
"This became a problem when I was called in unexpectedly a week early to have my scheduled C-section. Soon I was whipping around my house looking for the things that I imagined I'd need to welcome this child into the world. I stuffed at least four bags of fruit gums, three pairs of leggings and a jumper into a bag for life. I just about remembered to grab some of the ludicrously tiny baby suits that the forthcoming baby would be requiring."
A first-time parent had not prepared a hospital bag and was called in unexpectedly a week early for a scheduled C-section. A frantic search of the house produced multiple comfort items and clothing, including fruit gums, leggings, a jumper and tiny baby suits. Packing happened in haste and relied on intuition rather than planning. The final, impulsive grab was a book, reflecting a lack of awareness about the imminent experience. The scene captures last-minute improvisation and the small, quirky choices made under pressure before leaving by taxi.
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