Countdown is on...what do you have left to do for baby?

stacyslo · October 2014

I'm 37 weeks think this little lady will be early (like DS) so starting to stress about all the things I have left! Here's my list, what about you ladies? And yes, I'm crazy and have projects listed for my DS too since I don't want him to feel left out...I have been trying to do special things for him these last few weeks too!

Priority items:

-freezer cooking!!!

-finish assembling Big Brother goodie bag for hospital

-pack DS overnight bag

-wash carseat cover (and replace with new girly cover - so cute!)

-put car seat bases in cars

-assemble Arm's Reach cosleeper

Would be nice...

-finish putting knobs/hardware on refinished armoire

-put up wall decals in baby room

-scrub carpets in all bedrooms

-put up book shelves in DS room

-put up wall decals in DS room

absolutelymaybe · October 2014

Have DH install car seat bases.

Have babies.

I'm sure there's a crapload of little things that I need to buy, but we will cross that bridge when we need it.

I'm so "meh" on to do lists right now.

mslynn2012 · October 2014

HAVE to:
Just have her

WANT to:
Make the bow holder

Jan1214 · October 2014

My EDD is 11/26, so I've been waiting on some things on purpose
Install car seat base
Wash newborn clothes (I want them to be fresh, so I'm waiting)
Assemble RNP (just arrived today)
Install new smoke detectors
Pack hospital bag (I wear almost everything I want to pack, so a lot of it will be last minute)
Write a few more thank you notes
Exchange some diapers that I got for my shower for a different brand
Buy a few just in case bottles
Talk to my HR dept to clear up last minute details about my "maternity leave" AKA sick days and unpaid leave

I'm sure there's more. I vascillate between thinking I have plenty of time panicking that everything needs to be done NOW.

JFH2010 · October 2014

Eeeeek.

Priorities:

- Sort & put away cloth diapers. They're in the dryer as we type.

- Build shelves in the baby's closet!! Come on, DH.

- Put baby clothes away on said closet shelves. I've washed about half of his clothes, carriers, swaddlers, etc.

- Pack my hospital bag

- Pack DS overnight bag

- Keep up with hypnobaby prep

- Pick a middle name!

Also would like to:

- Clean the *&@^*£# house. Always on the list. Never checked off.

- Catch up on logging out finances - I'm usually good about tracking but I'm behind.

- Scheduled maintenance on car. Honestly, not gonna happen.

AshleyBiondi · October 2014

Have this friggin baby! I'm 38 weeks Friday and going nuts! AND cleaning everyday!

wildflower75 · October 2014

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12465921/weekly-goals-check-in-10-20#latest

silverwings72 · October 2014

- Organize baby's closet.
- Wash baby clothes.
- Deep clean the house.
- Buy diaper pail/ garbage can thingy.
- Pack hospital bag.

Singingmama10 · October 2014

DH and I have done so well with everything at our house... basically we are totally ready here. But the Biggie that we haven't done is:

Pick a pediatrician.

stacyslo · October 2014

@JFH2010 that reminded me...we still have to decide on her NAME!! omg...we have it down to 2 but we each like a different one. UGH.

minibean16 · October 2014

So far I have 1) boobs to feed her 2) a car seat in a box. I have clothes, but nothing washed.

I do have 5.5 weeks. Don't come early, kid, mommy has to finish marking essays before she deals with you.

ElinJ · October 2014

THINGS I BELIEVE I MIGHT ACTUALLY DO:

-I need to get hospital bag together better. It's just hard because I do need to use 1/2 the $hit that goes in it. Last time I at least had a typed out list, and I could pack between contractions.

-Pre-register for hospital. Instead of arriving at freaking shift change and needing to register. For the record, I had it in my plans to register after my regular doctor's visit on the very day I delivered. heh…

-Make sure DS's Halloween costume is 100% ready (it's homemade, but not elaborate by any means) in case I am in hospital, in labor, or SOMETHING, and unable to get him ready for trick or treating.

THINGS I WANT TO DO BUT MIGHT NOT GET TO:

-Scrub the tub & bathroom really well

-Call insurance to get lowdown on breast pump because their website is a POS and gives me no info.

THINGS I WANT TO DO BUT KNOW SURE & WELL THEY AIN'T HAPPENING:

-prepare freezer meals

-deep clean house (HAHAHAHAHA)

-get caught up 100% on laundry (this is obviously impossible, because at the end of the day the clothes everyone wore that day are dirty)

Melodyhay · October 2014

Today we paid for the hospital, finished freezer meals and packed the car with our bags. Feeling good to go!

erinwithtwins · October 2014

Need names!! Have a completely way too long list. Ugh.
Took the car seats and hospital bag out of my car today because it got hit and I took it in to get fixed. We will have to reinstall again tomorrow in the rental.
Have a bunch of returns to do and baby laundry to get fine. But the first wave of coming home outfits and blankets are done.
Really want to get my hair cut and a pedicure Thursday and have DH take some maternity pics this weekend hopefully I hold them in that long.

stacyslo · October 2014

ElinJ said:
Call insurance to get lowdown on breast pump because their website is a POS and gives me no info.
<

@ElinJ‌ I just did this yesterday and it was pretty painless. Took me about 1515 min tops between the insurance company and their vendor. Found out either Ameda or Medela dual electric are covered 100 percent by my insurance... Yay!

KMW08 · October 2014

Really organize the room. This includes putting away all the gifts from my shower (was this past Sunday). I don't plan on washing the clothes yet, but they are sorted by size. I need to get the crib sheets on.

Need to buy fabric & have gma sew curtains.

Today I will wash the blankets, burp cloths and socks. Tip: I bought a mesh intimates garment bag to contain all the lil bitty socks in the wash

I also want to buy a twin comforter that matches the room (there's a twin bed in the nursery).

Also headed to target today to buy a few smaller items. Otherwise I'm hoarding my completion coupons & going to watch for some deals in the upcoming months. Wondering what black fri might bring

fx I can get my mom or aunt to go for me if I find something lol.

Make my hospital bag & install the car seat base.

lesliegolem · October 2014

My biggest thing left was installing the car seat. Well my DH installed it and now I can barely fit behind the wheel

So he took it out and will wait to do it until I'm in the hospital. So my list now says....

Keep car clean for car seat

Clean Gutters (DH will be doing)

Mow Lawn

Laundry

Clean everything!

Also no more baking, I have made cookies twice this week and really need to work on the stuff above not on trying new recipes

lizgrace03 · October 2014

I'm done with everything!! Now it's just a matter of keeping the house clean. Easier said than done.

manders9479 · October 2014

I have 2.5 weeks left, and my only priorities now are trying not to go crazy waiting, and attempt to make some freezer meals this weekend. The house is kinda a mess, but my mother would be cleaning it up while she's here if it were clean already so why put in the extra energy I don't have.

misterdonut · October 2014

Read all those dumb manuals so i can figure out how to actually use the baby carrier, etc. :P

AnnieRoo13 · October 2014

@erinwithtwins you probably already know this, but the car seats should be replaced if they've been in any sort of accident, even if it was minor. Your insurance company will pay for this.

jaminjeff · October 2014

-I'd like to get some more freezer meals prepped.

-Set up the PnP in our bedroom (DH will probably do this and make sure it's nice and clean while I'm in the hospital).

-Finish packing my hospital bag. (My c/s will most likely be 11/21 or 11/22 so I'm not sweating this).

-Clean the carseat.

-Have DH install the base in my van (sometime after my SS goes back to college on 11/9 since he'll need that seat before then.

We're actually pretty ready for this baby to get here.

Livingthemommylife · October 2014

I'll be 36 weeks on Friday, and I also have this strong feeling baby will be coming early (by jinxing it I'm sure he'll be coming past my due date now

). So I'm trying to get everything done by this weekend.
I have my baby shower tomorrow. Then this weekend I'll go shopping for last minute small things, like soap, lotion, nursing pads, etc.
I also have to get hubby to bring down the baby tub and the baby swing from up in the rafters in the garage and then clean those up.
That's pretty much it. I'd love to get the house clean but lol that ain't happenin'!

hellosweety18 · October 2014

This inspired me to make a list on my computer of the things I want/need to get done...
It's a page and a half

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Granted, I have the absolutes ready to go, you know, boobs, bassinet, diapers, wipes...

mrs.vanillacafe · October 2014

I’m 2.5 weeks from our due date, but have a feeling this baby is going to come early.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Things I need to do:

Install car seat base in car

Finish packing hospital bag (just the things I need to grab when it’s baby time)

Pack DD’s overnight bag

Things I’d like to do:

Buy a couple new nursing bras (I have a couple from last time around, but a couple new ones would be nice)

Deep clean house one more time

Prepare freezer meals

Pull out swing and bouncing chair from storage and clean

Finish cutting down the garden hostas (I might hire my niece to finish this up for me)

howin23 · October 2014

-Nail the bassinet back together
-Hospital preregistration
-Insurance preauthorization for the hospital stay
-Write birth plan
-Write letters to hubby and baby in case anything goes wrong
-Order breast pump
-Get baby monitor and baby meds (Amazon list to order when ready)

AnnieRoo13 · October 2014

wildflower75 said:

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12465921/weekly-goals-check-in-10-20#latest

My latest to do list is on that thread too. You guys should join our goals thread- we keep each other (somewhat) accountable.

wallygirl · October 2014

I feel like I have a ton left to do.
Unbox and wash: boppy and covers, bouncy seat cover, winter car seat cover, blankets, bibs and bassinet sheets.
Reassemble all of the above.
Unpack pump and buy replacement parts.
Take DD's daybed to be painted so we can move nursery furniture into the nursery.
Pack hospital bag for self and baby. DH has to do his own.
Pack overnight bag for DD.
Assemble DD's hospital goodie bag.
Take a ton of stuff that I have purged to the donation center.

rox825 · October 2014

I'm feeling about ready, just need to send in daycare paperwork to reserve a spot, keep the house clean, clean out the baby tub, and finish my bag. And get some life insurance and do wills but will probably do those while on maternity leave. Oh and choose a girl's name, that's probably pretty important!

silverwings72 · October 2014

I really need to get my shit together. Goodness, you ladies are productive!
Im jealous.

ElinJ · October 2014

Crap, I didn't think of washing the Boppy cover. D'oh!! Looks like I've got another load to do...

Melissa2216 · October 2014

- Pick a freaking name

- Move DS's car seat over and install infant car seat bases in both cars

- pack my hospital bag

- order stuff for DS's "big brother bag"

- finalize placenta encapsulation arrangements

ssstephanie214 · October 2014

Install the carseat, get crib sheets and a mattress pad, wash a whole tub of baby stuff, buy the carseat converter for the stroller, go to newborn care class, receive breast pump in the mail. And figure out her health insurance.

Not many items but still a lot to do.

abbyful · October 2014

Pick a name, she's still just "baby girl"

Finish the nursery (still have a bunch of random boxes and crap in there, it used to be our junk-room)

Pack my hospital bag

Pack DS's bag so I can leave him with someone

Get the rest of the baby gear out of the attic (swing, rock n play, etc)

FMLA & short-term disability paperwork

Making some freezer meals would be nice

Make DS's Halloween costume (ok, that's not directly baby related, but it needs done ASAP regardless)

I'm probably forgetting things...

abbyful · October 2014

ElinJ said:
Crap, I didn't think of washing the Boppy cover. D'oh!! Looks like I've got another load to do...

Get a waterproof cover too! I put the waterproof cover on as a liner, then have 2 regular covers to switch out. Saves having to wash the pillow part when baby pukes, pees, or poops all over it!

Sarahbeth612 · October 2014

I'm glad I'm not alone with the name thing. I'm thinking that may not happen before he arrives.

So, I still need to clean out the car and install the base. Wash and prep the bottles. Finishing prepping cloth diapers. Buy baby towels, bath things, postpartum necessities. Maybe a waterproof cover; thanks for the idea @abbyful! Try to pack a hospital bag. Make freezer meals if there is time/money/energy.

BkBaby118 · October 2014

Here's my short-list:

Install car seat bases
Pack my hospital bag (already packed baby stuff)
Buy and put together nurses gifts
Clean house
Continue craft projects
Finish baby room
Deal with pump and parts (might wait on this until afterwards)
Take infant CPR class

I'm sure there are many more "would be nice to get done" type of things!

VegasChz · October 2014

So just found out at my 36 week appointment that I'm 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced! So things just got real! Looks like I will be washing Clothes, car seat covers, and cleaning out the cars this weekend! I know I can walk around dilated for a while but just in case!

tinkerbell1658 · October 2014

Need to asap:
-Get and install carseat (im pretty sure my aunt is getting it, which is a big help!)
-Pack bags
( for me, lo, and ds)

Need to:
-go through and wash some of ds old clothes
-Buy coming home outfits (team green)
-clean house
-Clean my room and finish painting
-Do maternity shots, just myself
- stock up on toiletries for first few weeks home
- pick a few names
- paperwork

Would like to do:
-Mow lawn
-Put up fence
- organize ds toys
- anything else im forgetting

ElinJ · October 2014

abbyful said:

Crap, I didn't think of washing the Boppy cover. D'oh!! Looks like I've got another load to do...
Get a waterproof cover too! I put the waterproof cover on as a liner, then have 2 regular covers to switch out. Saves having to wash the pillow part when baby pukes, pees, or poops all over it!

Thanks! I never thought to do that first go around. Luckily DS rarely spit up, and amazingly never peed or pooped on it. I think we only had to do 1 "emergency" wash after a drink spilled on it. I'll go add a waterproof liner to my list now!

kikimeemee · October 2014

I'm not sure how many ladies on here seem to know what they need to do if it's their first baby like me. I have washed onesies but no other clothes in case baby is too big. Most babies in my family skip right over newborn sizes so I don't want to take tags off. We are team green so we will need to buy clothes after baby is born. Otherwise, we are just waiting for baby to come...

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