Thursday, May 22, 2014

Third Trimester Checklist

[] Pre-register for hospital maternity services
[] Pack baby's bag for hospital
[] Pack cloth diapering supplies for hospital
[   ] Pack Mama's hospital bag
[   ] Pack Papa's hospital bag
[] Enjoy a wonderful baby shower
[   ] Finish sending out thank you notes for shower gifts
[   ] Maternity photo session
[] Wash all of baby's blankets, clothing, burp cloths, bibs, towels and wash cloths
[] Organize all of baby's clothing and toys in nursery
[   ] Finish painting nursery
[] Take birthing class
[   ] Buy remaining baby items, namely an ERGObaby carrier & changing table pad
[   ] Create a vaccination plan
[   ] Hire grandparents for shifts of keeping baby happy while parents begin their postpartum exercise plan
[   ] Create said postpartum exercise plan
[   ] Decide on birth announcement design and prepare a template as well as addressed envelopes
[] Choose a pediatrician
[]  Fluctuate constantly between extreme anticipation for baby to arrive and a deep sadness that time alone with your spouse will soon be gone forever
[   ] Endure labor and deliver baby into the world!

2 comments:

  1. Hire grandparents? We'll be standing in line taking numbers waiting for our turns!

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