(things in BOLD are finished)
- Bassinet
- Make bassinet bedding
- Carseats
- Crib bedding
- Crib
- Crib Mattress
- Changing table
- Changing pad and covers
- Baby tub (we got the tummy tub)
- Storage baskets for baby stuff
- A few pkg Disposable diapers for at first
- Diaper bag
- Nursing bras/tanks
- Nursing pillow and cover
- Nipple cream, breast pads
- Medela in Style breast pump
- Bottles
- Burp cloths, swaddlers, receiving blankets
- Onesies and sleep suits in 0-3m, and 3-6m sizes
- Babylegs!
- Hats, socks, bibs
- Rocker/glider
- Moby wrap or sling for me
- Ergo for Jerad (we got a Mei Tai to use at first and will get the Ergo in a few months)
- Stroller
- Play pen
Things to do before baby boy H gets here:
(things in BOLD are finished)- Rearrange bedroom to accommodate bassinet
- Find pediatrician
- Hire doula
- Figure out what I am doing for maternity leave
- Figure out how much time/when Jerad will take off
- Notify both of our jobs
- Nail down childcare situation
- Complete Hypnobabies courses
- Practice relaxation techniques
- Prenatal Yoga classes
- Order birth kit/supplies
- Get some second hand towels/sheets for the birth
- Figure out where to set up birth tub
- Order birth tub
- Choose baby name (we're like 95% on this one. And no, we're not sharing)
- Stock freezer with meals (eh, we have a few things. I think we're just making the rule: "if you want to come see the baby... bring food." Jk. Sorta)
- Wash baby clothes, diapers, linens
- Make list of names/numbers of ppl to call/text after the baby is born
- Build nursery paneling
- Paint nursery furniture
- Put together nursery furniture
- Eye exam (Jerad)
- Dental exams/teeth cleanings
- Chiropractor visits
- Rearrange closet to fit baby's stuff
- Make ipod labor/delivery playlist (any suggestions?)
- Make lullaby playlist (any suggestions?)
- Maternity photoshoot
- Rearrange new living room furniture
- Paint living room
- Buy new wall hangings
- Repaint kitchen
- Buy bigger kitchen table (we currently have a 2 person bistro table. I feel like a "family" needs seating for at least 4:)
- Repaint hallway
- Touch up paint in master bedroom, guest room, hall bath, back bath, mud room, laundry room (I think the rest of this is happening today or tomorrow!)
- Paint nursery
- Redecorate hall bath, buy new toilet seat, and remove shower doors
- Clean back yard and plant garden
- Fix trim board between laundry room and our bedroom floor
- Add trim around new hot water heater handles
- Get new mattress/box spring
- Clean out shed
- Organize basement and have a yard sale
- Stain back deck
- Write thank-you's
- Plan weekend romantic getaway for one last hurrah before baby comes:)
- organize closets (entryway, hall, linen, bathroom cupboard, our room, guest room, babyroom)
- call Insurance company and change my last name
- bathe all three dogs
- start baby scrapbook
- clean up back yard
Other than that, everything for the baby is washed, organized, and put away. All the major things on our to-do list are done and the rest is just icing on the cake. Well, I suppose we really should choose a baby name. And make a labor playlist BEFORE I'm in labor:)
1 comment:
there are those CD's called like.. Rockabye baby that are really popular rock songs turned lullaby. People love them.
I hope i'm on your list of people to text when baby comes!
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