To Do List

joey2831 · July 2018

I tried searching to see if this group has made a to do list yet and couldn't find one. So I thought I would start one, if I missed it, please disregard this discussion.

Here is my To Do List:

Go shopping/order items from registry

Pack hospital bag

Install car seat

Set up and clean bassinet/rock n play/ baby mat

Call for carpet cleaners

Call for deep house cleaning (after carpet cleaners)

Have Dr sign STD insurance paperwork

Write DD birthday thank you notes

Clean and make room for bottles in cabinets

Sort and clean DD clothes that can be used for this baby boy

I know there's more things that I need to do, but that's all I can think of right now.

Looking forward to seeing what everyone else has to do and I might have to add those to my list.

Laumb11 · July 2018

Mine is find a place to live and a new Doctor! We are moving oos but closer to family which is good.

cjx95 · July 2018

Finish the basement/ DH and I's room/the nursery
Decorate both new rooms
Pack hospital bags
Set up both carseats in my car
Buy new tires for my car
Get through baby shower
Write thank you notes
Wash and put away babies clothes
Start/finish crafts for the nursery and babies
Get through the next 3 months one day at a time

knottieamusements · July 2018

- Update beneficiaries on all of my accounts. (some people it will be after birth, I can do it now).
- write thank-yous for baby gifts
- Install screen in car to keep dog in cargo area and start getting him used to it.
- clear out / paint / set-up nursery
- Schedule vehicle for recall service
- Make post-birth call list
- Buy/Install cordless blinds in nursery.
- A boatload of house cleaning/ organizing.

And a bunch of stuff other people have listed

chyvie · July 2018

- pack and move to New house August 1st
- unpack and organize new house
- buy king size bed frame and sheets
- buy glider, dresser and car seat
- set up nursery
- organize and wash handme down clothes from friends
- purchase nursing bra
- install car seat
- pack hospital bag
- attend prenatal classes
- baby shower at our new house September 8th
- thank you cards for baby shower
- review any gifts and assess if need to purchase items
- prepare for mat leave with work.

kiwi2628 · July 2018

Ahem:

To Do List:

Cleaning/Organizing:

Organize downstairs closet
Wash baby clothes
Wash sheets/blankets/swaddling gear
Wash bottles/milk things
Clean out freezer
Clean car
Clean out linen closet
Make wills
Get new phone

Room Prep:

Set up dresser/mount it and put in clothes by size
Set up crib
Set up lamp
Set up rocker
Organize pumping station
Organize diaper station
Pack diaper bag
Set up milk storage in kitchen for parts
Install Car Seat base
Get blinds for the room(s)
Get new baby monitor
Mount dresser to wall
Get shoes out of the babies room

Preparation- Birth

Set up doula
Go over birth plan with OB
Go over birth plan with doula
Find out how to watch netflix/hulu at hospital
Find freezer meals
Make freezer meals
Gather post-birth supplies:

-padsickles

-witch hazel

-pads

-large underwear

- sitz bath

-cleansing wipes

-tucks

-dermaplast

-stool softener

Gather hospital supplies:

1. Nightgowns
2. Honey sticks
3. Jello (Cherry)
4. Apple juice
5. Chicken broth
6. Warming layer
7. Robe
8. Chapstick
9. Toothbrush and paste
10. Shampoo/soap
11. Outfits for Henry
12. Belly wrap
13. Phone charger
14. Games to play
15. Post labor comfy clothes
16. Shower sandals
17. Hair ties
18. Notebook and pens
19. Make up
20. Comfy socks
21. Nipple butter
22. Pump

Pack hospital bag for me
Pack hospital bag for Henry
Write thank yous for baby shower gifts
Make sure birth plan/ID/insurance are in hospital bag
Set up birth photos
Buy lots of quick grab snacks

Time dependent things to do:

August:

30 weeks- send in pre-registration to hospital

32 weeks-36 weeks- make freezer meals

September:

34 weeks- Call Baby Cottage to confirm enrollment

34 weeks- pack hospital bag

34 weeks- order BFF belly wrap https://bellybandit.com/collections/belly-wraps/products/bff-wrap?variant=51315737094

Print out STD paperwork

37-39 weeks- make lactation cookies/balls

38 weeks- start taking Colace

POST Birth List-

Call Insurance to add Henry

Call photographer to set up pictures

Diastasis exercises: https://wellnessmama.com/60398/diastasis-recti/

Have doctor sign STD paperwork

sammierose464 · July 2018

@mytrueloves could you post your lists here? I know you posted them before, but that way we have it together we these ones!

tlmill · July 2018

-Buy crib (not a big deal if we do that after he’s born - he’ll stay in the bassinet in our room for a couple of months)
-Install car seat (we’ll do this around 36 weeks)
-Pack hospital bag
-Potty train DS
-Talk to DH’s HR about his paternity leave
-Stock up on allllll the wine

pajamstagrams · July 2018

kiwi2628 said:
38 weeks- start taking Colace

I'm dead.
(AH stuck in the box-side note, the bump app/website hates me today)

kiwi2628 · July 2018

@jemmerjams I am not fucking around with my parts down there. I wanna be as comfortable as possible, given the situation

cjx95 · July 2018

@kiwi2628 you amaze me, I love the detail and organization

mommy2ane · July 2018

I’m thinking I have around 12 weeks left (based on previous kids). I have nothing done. I don’t know if I’m just phoning it in but I’m thinking I need to:

-do newborn to 3 month laundry

-get new car

-get E a new car seat, install car seats into new car

-clean up boys’ room to make room for Squish’s clothes

-get out bottles and pump parts, sanitize

-order new pump

-get newborn diapers

Eventually I’ll have to pack a bag for myself. I’m not too worried about packing the kids’ stuff since we’re 20 minutes from my parents and they can easily come and get what they need when the time comes.

He’ll be in our room until he’s around 1 so we’ll tackle the furniture switch around at this time next summer. E’s going to get the new furniture and he’ll get hers.

sliztee · July 2018

@kiwi2628 I'd go ahead and do the STD paperwork now. My HR person said the sooner the better, because you never know what could go wrong and it might not be approved in time.

jynjer4 · July 2018

Feeling like an epic failure over here looking at y’alls lists! I don’t have one written up yet and I’m a FTM. I mean I’m excited and all but I’m a procrastinator 100%. My mom comfortingly told me as long as he has diapers and boobs he’ll be just fine! I do have a car seat, a place for him to sleep, 5 newborn diapers samples, wipes, and boobs. We’re most likely moving in sept so I don’t want to lug around a bunch of extra stuff that can technically wait a few months.

mommy2ane · July 2018

@jynjer91 you only really need a car seat, diapers, wipes, food, some clothes and a safe place for baby to sleep. It looks like you have everything you need!

tlmill · July 2018

@jynjer91 with DD I waited until the last minute to do anything. Like I didn’t buy much of anything at all until the day after my shower (which was on 3/1) because I didn’t want to end up with any duplicates. I went to the hospital to start my induction on 3/4 and she was born 3/5. With DS we had all of DD’s old stuff so all I needed was clothes (which a friend whose son is a few years older gave me) and diapers (which we bought over the course of my pregnancy). All you really need for the first little bit is what you already have anyway.

sammierose464 · July 2018

sliztee said:

@kiwi2628 I'd go ahead and do the STD paperwork now. My HR person said the sooner the better, because you never know what could go wrong and it might not be approved in time.

Good point...I should get that started. We've done DH's FMLA paperwork already.

kiwi2628 · July 2018

@sliztee my STD doesn't allow us to submit until the doctor who does the birth signs it

sliztee · July 2018

I guess I mean that I filled out all of my paperwork for STD and my doctor has it in my file ready to go now. My Paid Family Leave paperwork was sent through an insurance company already and has been approved. @kiwi2628

elothair · July 2018

We have most stuff bought - I’m down to a glider and a monitor - and most stuff set up and ready to rock.

I do need to wash everything but am holding off until 36/37 weeks, and will likely install the car seat, set up the swing, and pull out all the gear around then too.

Once I’m on mat leave I plan to do most of the getting ready - my baby’s tend to hang in there way past their due dates so I’m not too worried about having stuff done early.

jennybean80 · July 2018

-clean the house
-alternately just burn it down.

knottieamusements · July 2018

Almost forgot:

- Order Breast Pump

Lisa3379 · July 2018

Yikes, this is a good reminder that I need to start making “the list”. Off the top of my head...
1. Move guest room downstairs
2. Move DS to old guest room (and all that entails - painting the room, for one)
3. Re-organize baby room - dig out newborn clothes, restock essentials, etc
4. Buy stuff - double stroller, noise machine, second monitor camera, random odds and ends
5. Freezer meals - at least 4
6. Hospital bag sometime in September
7. Install car seat

sammierose464 · July 2018

sliztee said:

I guess I mean that I filled out all of my paperwork for STD and my doctor has it in my file ready to go now. My Paid Family Leave paperwork was sent through an insurance company already and has been approved. @kiwi2628

So I'm currently prepping to test the programming in my company system that everything is set up properly for NY paid family leave. Which is a great option for people, but your posts keep reminding me about the pain of programming it. Lol

DunkinDecaf · July 2018

To do before Isaac is born:

-organize Isaac’s room

-pack away and organize sewing stuff
^his room has been my sewing room for the past few months

-pack hospital bag

-clean out car seat

-install car seat base

-wash linens for and make up crib

-wash and set up bassinet

-scrub all parts of the uppababy

-wash the bob

-wash both Tulas, the ergo & the ring slings

-add BIL & SIL to will as 2nd choice guardians

-make sailboat mobile
^my dad had this mobile when he was a kid and it fell apart so I’m going to refinish the little wooden sailboats he’d made into a new one for Isaac
-make and freeze a shit ton of casseroles (sausage casserole, American chop suey, chicken/broccoli/rice/mushroom soup, and find a couple more recipes that are vaguely healthy)
-clean out my end table
-make appointments for PPD/A check in with my psychiatrist (every 2 weeks starting in mid-October, for at least 2 months)

mytrueloves · July 2018

@sammierose464 Here you go!
Pre-birth to do list:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/zk/eghd5zq3ihhe.jpg

Baby supply list:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/cs/y7geqyomvc3y.jpg

Disclaimer: Both of these are updated constantly and have probably been updated a few times since I originally made them.

That being said, after all the work I put into these lists...I'm currently pretending that they don't exist and that my due date is not steadily and rapidly getting closer and closer

purplegoldfish2 · July 2018

Love your list @jennybean80! That’s pretty much mine too.

cdepperschmidt · July 2018

ToDo

Get shit done.

But really, if you have a car seat, some
clothes and a safe sleep space you’re good to go.

spartan4life · July 2018

Wow you guys are so organized! I should probably make a list...mine looks like @cdepperschmidt.

I have no idea what I need to do. We have the car seat ready (but not installed yet), and some clothes. DH and FIL are hopefully finishing his room this weekend so then we can start furniture setup. Other than that...I have no clue! I’m going to try to put something together and use you all as my inspiration...we’ll see how it goes. I’m usually so organized but this is all so new...

knottieamusements · July 2018

@spartan4life

My to-do list is actually waaay longer than what I put above. I always have a running to-do list (not just baby related stuff), and as I think of things to add to it, I do.

Mostly though, I agree with @cdepperschmidt’s comment that as long as food, clothing and shelter are taken care of the rest will sort out. I just want as little to sort out after Blast arrives as possible.

laurasauruss · July 2018

I’m with @jennybean80 here. Currently only have planned to clean the place. We have SO much to do as we only have some clothing and I bought nipple cream and reusable pads while in the states.

I have been doing research on strollers and car seat (have one picked out but not sure if I want to do new or used- leaning towards new albeit pricier) and checking FB marketplace for a crib and dresser. These lists are making me anxious though... 3 months!!

@tlmill speaking of wine, a month before my BFP we brought back 6 delicious wines from a wine tasting in Portugal and I was being so stubborn about opening them

I joke with my SO about that being the first thing I want once we get home with the baby- wonder how many sips I’ll need to feel tipsy haha

purplegoldfish2 · July 2018

@laurasauruss I was a lightweight before kids (that whole 1 drink an hour thing didn’t apply to me - more like 1.5 hours). It definitely got much worse after my kids were born. I had 1 drink and was drunk (well, at least really tipsy - not walking straight and definitely not safe for me to hold babies). MH kept asking me how much I drank. It was bad. Luckily it was a family party and there were plenty of people that were able to take care of the babies until I sobered up. That being said, it did eventually get better and while I didn’t get back to my normal tolerance, I was able to have some drinks without being ridiculous. I also drink a lot less since having kids, so I’m sure that has something to do with it. This time we know what to expect and can prepare for it by starting me with something watered down, especially with the holidays being shortly after baby is born (SIL makes an amazing eggnog so I “need” to be able to handle a full drink by Christmas).

ETA: I realize by saying need it sounds like I have a problem, so I added quotes. If I don’t get to have any, I’ll be a little bummed, but it won’t be the end of the world or anything.

ummibtihaj · July 2018

So guys I have SOOOOO much to do and no list. Our offer on a new house was just accepted today. Closing is tentatively set for August 24th. We gave everything away from our youngest baby so in addition to buying baby stuff we need to pack and move. I know I do want to order some custom L&D/nursing gowns and some nursing bras. We also still need to replace my husband's car since his recent accident left us with only one vehicle. My nerves are bad lol.

cdepperschmidt · July 2018

@spartan4life @knottieamusements I could definitely sit down and make a list. I do tend be that kind of person. I’m trying to be more relaxed this pregnancy/newborn stage in hopes that I will not experience so much trouble with my anxiety. I’ve spent the last two years trying to accept that as long as I am doing the best that I can, it is okay.

jandmnumber1 · July 2018

I was trying to post a list here but dang it is very large and just makes me realize how much stuff I have to do in a short period of time. Hoping that DH will soon realize how much work we have to do to get the nursery ready. It has been so hot here the past month and I feel bad since DH works outside all day for 12 hours and is exhausted by the time he gets home. He will get things done on his own time and I don’t want to nag him and put that stress on our relationship.

jellybelly114 · July 2018

My Type A personality is LOVING this thread.

Also @laurasauruss totally in the same boat with you. DH and I bought a case of wine while on our anniversary trip (which is where/when we conceived) so now I have a full rack of wine waiting to be opened once this baby pops out! All of my mom friends said after 2 sips post-baby they were toasty so I'm guessing this stash will last a while haha

melbo444 · July 2018

@laurasauruss @jellybelly114 my husband works in the wine industry, and he started his job last fall and had $800 of company money to spend on (company discounted) wine in the first 2 months. He did that easily and spent more on "deals too good to pass up." So I am not exaggerating when I say that we currently have almost 200 bottles of wine in our apartment.

Party at my place after we all pop these kids out?

estellegetty · July 2018

@melbo444 omg give me ALL THE WINE!!!

jynjer4 · July 2018

@melbo444 Me me!! I want to come!

greencraftycello · July 2018

Baby

Interview pediatricians for baby

*Install car seat and extra base (will do this after the baby shower, car seat was purchased off of registry!)

Paint baby's room

*Purchase more cloth diapers

Set up crib

*Set up bassinet

*Put away and set up baby supplies and clothes

*Get Owlet monitor set up

Purchase shelves for the nursery and install them

*Purchase items not received at baby shower

Birth/Hospital

Finalize doula contract

Go to hospital tour

Attend breastfeeding class

Pack hospital bag and gather/purchase supplies

*Pack baby's hospital bag

Read Ina May breastfeeding book

Follow up with Yummy Mummy about insurance breast pump order

Cleaning

Clean out car

Clean out coat closet

Clean our bedroom

Clean out closet in baby's room

Clean out freezer and get containers ready to make freezer meals

Wash baby clothes and blankets

Wash out used baby bathtub

*Prep cloth diapers

Crafting

Finish crocheted baby blanket

Finish baby sweaters

Block all knitted and crocheted baby items

Make jelly roll rug w/ mom for nursery

Rag quilt

Crocheted curtain

Baby Shower

Find and purchase baby shower dress

Purchase thank you notes

*Write thank you notes

After Birth

Add baby to insurance

Baby photos?

Send birth announcements

Schedule mine and baby's Dr. appointments

*=Complete after shower

tropical1982 · July 2018

Hyperventilating a little reading these lists - OMG this is really happening! I keep reminding myself I have more time since this kid is due at the end of Oct. Based on previous births he'll come mid-month - so I really only have 12ish weeks to prepare myself, family, work for this change. One month is basically planned away since I have budget season at work.

My list should be much longer but I have:
-Move into new Apt this week
-Furnish said apartment
-Order breast pump
-Update birth plan
-PRAY everything goes well!

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