Any feedback on items I've missed?!? Or anything additional I need to add to the list?
Already completed:
- Pre-register
     at the hospital 
- Take childbirth prep classes– decided not to go to classes but watch the DVD instead
- Write birth plan– my plan is to listen to the doctor and do whatever they tell me to do!
- Complete shower registry - it's as complete as it's going to get since I don't really know what I need.
- Maternity
     photos 
- Book
     newborn photographer
Pre-baby:
- Pick a name – still can’t decide on middle name for a boy
- Watch
     DVD childbirth prep video
- Watch
     Happiest Baby On the Block DVD 
- Read childbirth books - I feel like I might need to start reading some books to get ready for baby?
- Find
     pediatrician – found who we want to use – need to call.
- Research
     health insurance for baby 
- Finalize
     maternity leave with employer 
- Start
     disability paperwork 
- Set
     up dog sitting while we're at the hospital 
     
- Pack
     hospital bag {mom}
- Pack
     hospital bag {baby}
- Pack ‘daddy hospital survival kit’ - I want to make a basket with candy, food, soda, magazines, etc.
- Clean
     up around the house 
- Make
     and freeze some meals 
- Design
     & order thank you cards for shower 
- Write
     and send out thank you cards  
- Purchase
     baby items needed not gifted at shower 
- Buy
     postpartum supplies 
- Buy
     nursing supplies 
- Finish
     nursery  
- Wash
     all baby items 
- Put
     away and organize baby items 
- Assemble
     all baby gear 
- Install
     car seat 
- Purchase and install carbon monoxide detector
- Get
     a pedicure  
- Get
     a haircut 
Post-baby:
- Call
     friends & family to announce arrival of baby
- Send
     out birth announcement email to coworkers 
- Call
     newborn photographer to schedule session 
- Add
     baby to health insurance 
- Mail
     out birth certificate 
- Mail
     out birth announcements 
 
 
HOLY....I need a nap after that list. I wish I lived closer because I would love to help with stuff. I am so excited for you two and can't wait to meet me new niece/nephew!
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