To Do List

lalala2004 · April 2018

Anyone have an actual list of things they need/want to do before the baby is here? Being past the halfway point, I feel like I need to make one so I don't let everything pile up until the last minute. So I'm selfishly starting this to make sure I don't leave anything out!

kburg15 · April 2018

1. Everything

Haha, but really. Basically get the whole house picked up and organized. Make my son a toddler bedroom to move him out of the nursery (so like 15 to-do items specifically about this). Organize the basement to be a play room. Wash the baby clothes and cloth diapers.

mrslittlemac · April 2018

All the things!
-New subfloor in the storage room
-New/upgraded door locks for the back door
-3M security film for all the windows
-Sell two dressers to make room in what will be the kids room
-Fix the door frame in what will be the kids room
-Paint said room

-Install closet storage system in said room
-Move DD and kid stuff into said room
...Those are the big ones. Apart from packing hospital bags and breaking out the pack n play for new baby, I think I'm all set with the little things.

Baxter2012 · April 2018

The tops for me are:
-get the spare room downstairs cleaned out to turn into toy room for my son. So there is room in the living room for the swing and pack and play.
-redo the nursery
The second closet needs ripped out
New flooring/carpet
Paint
- find a dresser for my son because his has the changing table top on it, so it will go in baby’s room

I already have all her clothes washed and folded.

By June my son’s room was ready and he wasn’t due until September. My husband is dragging his feet this time around and I am not a fan. I am a big time planner and told him I want the room done by the end of June, in his mind he has until the middle to end of July to get the closet out and flooring done.

hoodwink89 · April 2018

EVERYTHING here!
*replace carpeting upstairs in the hallway and two bedrooms
*declutter house
*deep clean house
*buy everything except swing and exersaucer
*get Muffet's room done, she got a new bunk bed that needs to be put together
*paint a few rooms
*put nursery together
I am exhausted just typing all that lol.

mrsbubbles-2 · April 2018

I love lists!!! When we're cleaning the house I'll write things down that I've already done (usually things I did a day or two ago lol!) just so I can cross them off. That way it looks like I've accomplished way more than I actually have

Great thread!

Right now the top priority is getting DS into his toddler bed. He's our little escape artist
Move the crib into our master bedroom
Drag the bassinet / swing / infant car seat / all the things out of the basement and get them cleaned up and ready for baby
Buy this baby a dresser that can be used as a changing table as well
Wash, fold and put away all the clothes
Install the infant bases into our cars (probably wait until about 32 weeks for this one)
Cook ALL the freezer meals!

derbysquirrel · April 2018

I need a new washer and dryer.
pack and play
baby carrier
breast pump
nursery wall painted
furniture set up
cradle/ crib mattress
clothes and linens washed, folded, and put away
probably a ton of other things that my lazy brain can't come up with.

hoodwink89 · April 2018

@mrsbubbles-2 good one with the freezer meals and thanks @derbysquirrel for reminding me that I need to call insurance about a breast pump!

Firemanswife11 · April 2018

Not a whole lot. The usual nesting I suppose. We need to install a fan in the baby's room and paint. I would like to change out the doors in there, but not sure if I will get around to it. New blinds would be nice. I'm so chillax this time around ... whatever. Lol.

carrotsandpeas3 · April 2018

Finish refinishing nursery furniture (crib almost done but still need dresser and changing table sanded and painted)
Find and meet with pediatrician
Deep clean carpets
Finalize life insurance
Order breast pump
Clean out freezer
Fill in gaps of thing I still need after baby shower in May
Take birthing/breastfeeding/infant care class

Eek. Overwhelming but the list is shrinking at least!

juliebird6 · April 2018

-go through DD's baby clothes to see what we can reuse
-call insurance about new breast pump
-talk to HR about dependent care savings account and FMLA leave
-get out infant car seat, bassinet, swing, rock n play, etc. again
-continue making freezer meals, already started a small stash

The end. This baby is getting the shaft I guess. We really don't need to do much of anything since DD is only a year old. I literally don't plan to do any of this until June/July probably.

derbysquirrel · April 2018

buy a new chest freezer
prepare freezer meals
tour hospital

lalala2004 · April 2018

Alright, I started a list and may go into more detail, but this is what I have so far. Y’all gave me some ideas, thanks!

mrs_drc_rn · April 2018

I scheduled my c-section today!!! Cross that off my list!

sml72978 · April 2018

I have SO MUCH to do! We have to clear out our storage room and get rid of at least 75% of the storage. Move my 17 yr old into the bedroom we have been piling with storage crap. Move my 6 and almost 3 yr old into my teenagers old bedroom, and make their old room into the nursery. In addition to that I have to refinish and seal the crib, changing table and dresser. Then start getting the room set. There is way too much to do.

vinerie · April 2018

Where do I start?
NBR:
1) Paint bedroom
2) Buy new bed and frame (upgrading to a King. Woohoo!)
3) Get permission from HOA to build fence
4) Install fence
5) Pain living room wall
6) Plant garden
7) Weed garden (before item 6)
8) pickle various things from garden

Baby stuff
1) Everything. Literally, everything. Well, except buy a carseat. We did that as our other one had expired.
2) A bit more specific: Dig out newborn clothes
3) paint nursery
4) get a crib, dresser/changing pad, etc.
5) buy a rocker
6) Figure out if my pump will still effectively pump
7) New bottles or recycle?
8) Pull out newborn toys
9) Buy sheets and a mobile for the new baby
10) Come up with some names for the new baby. He can't be called TBD for the rest of his life
11) Move office to bonus room so old office can be the new baby's room
12) tell pediatrician that a new baby is coming
13) and so many more things...

redheadbride15 · April 2018

My to do list is identical to @juliebird6 ‘s, minus the freezer meals (I’m not that put-together). Poor second child...

Stac928 · April 2018

I get overwhelmed thinking about it.

Paint half the house (contracted, scheduled, need to pick colors)
new carpet (paid for, waiting to schedule)

For Nursery:
Move desk to parents' house for storage
Get rid of bookcase
clean out the other odds and end/find other space for things
buy furniture
put all the baby stuff in there

For us:
freezer meals
hospital bags
deep clean house (might pay someone to do this)
install car seats

I'm sure there is more

derbysquirrel · April 2018

Buy a second base for carseat
Install carseat
Get someone to clean my house (maybe my mom, maybe a maid, definitely not me.)

LC12261012 · April 2018

Find a place to live is first on my list. We are moving in late June so at least my house will be deep cleaned then because it won’t be getting deep cleaned again before baby is born. I already sorted DD’s old clothes and got rid of DS’ old stuff, and sold any baby gear we won’t reuse. I’ve got so much on my plate with this move I can’t think about anything else I need to do to prep for baby or else I’ll go into a panic.

KonaCoffeeBean · April 2018

Just reading the title of this thread made me feel like I might have a panic attack. So that’s where I’m at.

1) get coverage for my cases, prepare any briefs and motions in advance that I possibly can
2) move son into “big boy room”
3) set up nursery for a newborn again
4) clean house
5) get my anxiety down a freaking notch

cnsm1 · April 2018

I'm so not jealous of everyone doing house renovations before August. We'll have a pretty different challenge because we're moving cross-country at the end of June. It's been hard to wrap my head around to-do lists for moving and for the baby, so I'm sure I'm missing a ton of important stuff here.

Finalize registry

Buy anything not given to us

Pack everything

Move into new home

Buy all furniture for new home

Finalize new healthcare

Purchase and plan newborn photos

Paint baby dresser

Buy rug and curtains for nursery

Buy rocking chair/glider

Take infant CPR and labor/delivery classes

Wash baby clothes

Deep clean car

Install car seat

Pack hospital bag

Make freezer meals

It's going to be a busy summer!

proudparent2b · April 2018

1. Finish getting DS 1’s room together so I can move the last nursery items back to the nursery.
2. Get DH to put the crib back together.
3. Decide on and order breast pump and supplies.
4. Buy misc baby items.
5. Find a new daycare provider for DS 2.

deziraywatt · April 2018

So much stuff! We have to...

-tear down a bunch of shelving in the basement and replace it
-paint the basement
-Set up my fiances mini studio/vocal booth
-Move all of our music equipment downstairs.
-Start setting up the nursery
-Go through all of our cupboards
-Figure out if one or both roommate are moving out
-Get the garden ready for planting
-Clean up all the winter debris
-Set up the patio
-Get the front deck fixed.
I could go on for days

mbrowling · April 2018

1 sell current home
2 find new home
3 find new childcare near that home, bc it will be in a different town
4 potty train dd
5 move dd out of crib, into big girl bed

I havnt even thought beyond these items, to the actual baby related checklist.

hannerbananers · April 2018

1 Buy new home
2 Renovate said new home
3 Purge unwanted household goods/clothing/junk during the move so we can start clean and fresh
4 Buy everything for nursery
5 Finalize registry
6 Start making freezer meals (thanks for the idea!)
7 Attend prenatal classes and prenatal yoga starting in May
8 Have more sex

livinthesunnylife · April 2018

1. survive the rest of the pregnancy while raising a super active toddler
2. don't really care about anything else

2nd kid issues...haha...

ssthomps · April 2018

livinthesunnylife said:

1. survive the rest of the pregnancy while raising a super active toddler
2. don't really care about anything else

2nd kid issues...haha...

hezzer78 · April 2018

Oh man... these lists are simultaneously really helpful and super anxiety inducing. I supposed I should get ours together... here's some stuff off the top of my head.

1. Clean and gut the office
2. Set up for nursery
3. Clean and gut closets, bedroom, garage, and dance studio to make room for just general 'stuff'.
4. Deep clean carpets
5. Deep clean entire house
6. Sign up for childbirth class, breastfeeding class, and infant cpr
7. Interview and find day care
8. Interview and find doula (if I decide to use one)
9. Finish grad school.
10. Make it to the end of the school year.

hoodwink89 · April 2018

hannerbananers said:

1 Buy new home
2 Renovate said new home
3 Purge unwanted household goods/clothing/junk during the move so we can start clean and fresh
4 Buy everything for nursery
5 Finalize registry
6 Start making freezer meals (thanks for the idea!)
7 Attend prenatal classes and prenatal yoga starting in May
8 Have more sex

I think number 8 on here is my favorite!

nugs41 · April 2018

Yes @hannerbananers I’m officially putting have more sex on my list! Here is what I have so far, but I’m sure it will grow. Deep breath....

Book daycare (by end of May?)
Sign up for prenatal yoga (beginning of May)
Finish registry
Make final purchases after shower
Paint nursery
Pick out nursery decor (rug, closet storage, shelves)
Paint bedroom
Go through clothes, stuff, and sell what we can
Find pediatrician
Add to dog training (being invited on the couch, go to place when visitors come)
Pack hospital bag
Maternity paperwork at work

brzvice · April 2018

I tons on my list but will share the most important one here

Enjoy my nightly 8 hours+ of uninterrupted sleep while I still can. Those days are numbered.

melprop · April 2018

A lot of my list is DH’s responsibility, but I keep track.
- find booster seat that fits beside infant seat
- order new windows for bedroom
- update electrical in bedroom
- run heat to bedroom
- insulation for bedroom
- drywall & spackle bedroom
- pick out paint color
- pick out trim & stain
- pick stain color for floor
- pick out ceiling fan
- pick out new interior door
- see if ins covers circumcision
- tour hospital
- GTT & blood work after 28w appt
- clean pack n play, swing, stroller
- sort & wash baby clothes
- put together nursery
- buy changing pad for dresser
- make freezer meals
- declutter house to make room for baby stuff

This is just the baby-related stuff. The general to do list is soooo much longer.

princesslockness · April 2018

Get new infant car seat.

Break all 4 of us from bed sharing on weekends.

Figure out and order BP from insurance.

Stock up on BM freezer bags.

make freezer meals.

nail down expectations with Day Care, when to drop off, pick up, and $$ of 3.

get L ready and registered for pre-k

mrslittlemac · April 2018

For those of you still needing to figure out an insurance provided pump:
Not sure if ya'll have already heard of it but there are online providers that will do all the work for you and talk to your insurance, call your Dr. for a prescription, and send you a pump at no extra cost to you. Some of them cover different things, too. I had a much, much better shake through one company over another, so shop around! Besides a little emailing I didn't have to actually talk to anyone for mine and it got here a few weeks ago. One company gave me a choice between a basic PISA and the cheapy Lansinoh; another had almost a dozen options including the S2.

nugs41 · April 2018

I used a company called Acelleron (coworkers recommended it, and they both had good experiences) to order my pump and they did all the legwork. I just filled out an online form with insurance info and my doctors name.

I’m sure that options vary based on insurance, but I had great choices, and should recieve the pump in the mail 2 mths before my due date. It was free, but they did offer extras like purses and accessories that you can purchase also.

laurad75 · April 2018

We are moving in late June so there is little I can do about the nursery until then but I will want to order our crib, dresser and glider before then.

There are a couple of pieces of (non-nursery) furniture we will need for the new place so I need to shop for that.

We are car shopping and I'm finding it stressful. We want a 2 row SUV and I'm trying to figure out the best choice to accommodate the infant car seat and possibly a 2nd car seat down the line. I have been trying to use The Car Seat Lady website to help me narrow it down but its not all that user friendly. I would welcome any other resources.

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