Am I forgetting anything? Anything you'd be sure to do?

mamarazzi

My induction is Friday morning.  I feel like I should have more to do tomorrow.

My MIL is staying with the kids the first day (thank God she had a change of heart when we told her we really had no other option) and probably that night.  My mom and sister will get them Saturday morning. 

I typed up a 3-page document with all the boys' information.  I have some quick, easy meals for my MIL to feed them.  The laundry is done and put away.  I paid all our bills for the month.  The house is clean other than the floors, which I plan to do tomorrow.  My hospital bag is packed (considering I've been to L&D three times already, it better be!) 

Anything I'm forgetting about?  Anything you'd be sure to do on your last day as a mom of two instead of three?

Ciarrai

Phone numbers of some friends to call if MIL has any questions?  Special toys or anything for the boys to make them all excited and more easily entertained?

Sleep?  Lots of sleep.  I miss sleep.

Marchmamma

Get your nails done:)  I went and got mine done the day before my induction.  House was clean, bills were paid.

jettagurl

It's so close!  How exciting! 

I'd really try to spend a lot of time with the boys....reading/playing/snuggling....etc.  I'm sure you don't feel 'great' right now, but it will be a while before you'll be able to really play and snuggle them with the craziness of a new baby.  

I was so anxious about having the twins that I spent a couple days each week for the month prior to my (unscheduled) inductions crying because I was certain they would hate be for having to be so focused on the babies.  Soak up this last day with just the boys,  

MelandJeff

3 pages of instructions? DAMN. No wonder you have issues with people taking your children!

I kid, I kid. Sort of.

J&A2008

How old are your kids?

I moved plastic cups and bowls to a bottom cabinet, so they could get their own water or milk and their own cereal in the morning.  I used a small pouring container for younger SS so he didn't have to get out the gallon jug.  This also turned out to be helpful so they could get me water or milk when I was stuck nursing round the clock and needed some fluids.

I made sure they knew where diapers, wipes, burp cloths, and LO clothes were kept in case I needed them to grab something for me.  Our third child was very much a team effort, as I was all new to the baby game.

mamarazzi

MelandJeff:

3 pages of instructions? DAMN. No wonder you have issues with people taking your children!

I kid, I kid. Sort of.

Not instructions -- just info.  And if you knew my MIL, you'd understand.  She'll probably wish I gave more specifics.  She wants as detailed of information as possible about ev.er.y.thing. and since she's never spent an entire day and night with the boys and hasn't babysat at this house for a year, I included anything I thought she might want to know -- where their clothes are, what they eat for meals, phone numbers, when preschool is, etc.  AND, there's info about the dog in there, too, okay? 

If it were my mom and youngest sister taking care of them the whole time, I wouldn't leave anything written.  They know the boys about as well as H and I do.

monchichi

I got each kid a gift "from" from the baby.  They were cheap things, but toys that the kids reeeeeally wanted.  It helped and I can honestly say that the older two have NEVER, not even once, been resentful of the baby.  

shopgirl78

MelandJeff:

3 pages of instructions? DAMN. No wonder you have issues with people taking your children!

I kid, I kid. Sort of.

My first thought was: "Damn" too.  I think my mother/MIL would be offended if I gave her a three page letter.

I don't recall anything that I wished I did or should have done.   Maybe cuddle with the kids more.   While the transition to three was tough, adding a newborn to daily routine wasn't.  DS1 makes having three hard.   Have the diapers out, wipes open, clothes washed, meals prepared....although I did none that.  GL!  I love my family of 5!

gdemars

A wax?  I couldn't believe how many posts there were about preparing your lady parts for proper viewing on the tri boards. 

At the very least a pedi.  Pretty feet are essential while pushing.   

UGAbride

I'd want a mani/pedi, and the rest of the day with my boys!  Assuming carseat's already installed, and sounds like you have the rest of your stuff in order (I'd have all the clothes laid out, meals planned, preschool address in the GPS, and you've done all that!).

tslmom87

have you set up a little station of burp rags,diapers and wipes by your comfiest chair or couch? A second time mom had recomended i do it so then i wouldnt have to get up too much, it was really helpful for me, i had a second degree tear, and being a first time mom i was totally terrified the first few days walking around with teagan in the house, i was scared i would drop her. Just sitting put for a few days also helped my  recovery. Im sure you know this all already but yeah just the only suggestion i can think of!  Good luck! oh and if you have the "where the hell did she  come from look" haha i wandered over here the other day, i like the convos here over where i came from. ok im done rambling!

*Amy*

Good luck tomorrow!  So excited for you.

 The only thing I would make sure you do today is take a few minutes to snuggle each of your boys and remind them how much you love them.  The next few weeks will be crazy and you might not get as much one-on-one snuggling time!

Can't wait to see pics of little Ruby!

AAAAAteam

I would set out their Big Brother and/or Big Sister shirts for whoever is bringing them to the hospital IF they have them.  Sounds like you are prepared!

goodheartedmommy

Ditto whoever suggested getting some stuff ready for the baby, too (if you have time at this point!).

Good luck! I'm so excited for you--that you get to meet your baby and that the drama of these last few weeks is almost over!

 

BTW, I don't know how bad your afterbirth pains were after your other two, but they got worse each time for me. After I labored for weeks with Maile, the afterbirth was awful. Do you plan on taking a prescription pain killer?