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 insteadWrite 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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