Hospital Day #9

As our days here at Inova Fairfax wind down and the doctor visits become fewer and far between, Lily wanted me to pass on a few tips about what to wear if you ever find yourself in the hospital.

Hospital Fashion

by Lily Ackerman

When you are in the hospital, it is important to focus your attention on getting well. It is also important to be stylish and fashionable while you are doing it. For newborns like me, the most important consideration when choosing a hospital outfit is staying warm. Since I have this big IV in my arm, I cannot wear traditional long sleeve shirts, gowns or onesies. And everyone knows that putting pants on and off of newborns during diaper changes is a big pain in the you-know-what. So, we improvised.

You will see in the photo above that my mom bought me a "kimono" shirt that snaps, as opposed to going over my head. She also cut the arm off to make room for my IV. This way, I can have one long sleeve to help keep me warm. Pink is also one of my favorite colors.

I also got to wear these stylish leg warmers during my hospital stay. They kept my legs warm but allowed for quick diaper changes. They are also pretty hip and I look cute in them.

So, if you find yourself stuck in the hospital, make sure you look good while you're doing it.

Editor's note: I did not really PLAN Lily's outfit for stylishness or coordination. Mainly, I just wanted to keep her warm and clothed till we can get her home!

Also, not much happened in the hospital today. Just more antibiotics!