u/red_devil15

My wife and I are based in California, and our surrogate will be delivering our baby next month in Illinois. We're planning to stay in Illinois for about a 10-15 days after the birth, and we'd love to hear from other intended parents who have gone through an out-of-state delivery.

What did you pack for an extended stay with a newborn? Are there any items you were especially glad you brought (or wished you had)?

Also, we'd appreciate any advice on flying home with a 10–15-day-old baby on a 4–4.5 hour flight. Any tips or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!