I originally posted this back at the end of August. Let's see how much progress I've made.
{Updates in purple}
Pre-baby:
Finalize maternity leave w/ employer{Finally got this worked out. I'll have at least 12 weeks off then start back up part-time}- Start disability paperwork {I have it printed out and started filling it out}
Attend breastfeeding class{just took it last weekend}Purchase thank you cards for showerWrite and send out thank you cardsInstall car seat{Finally did this tonight & we're getting it inspected tomorrow}- Set up dog sitting while we're at the hospital {Need to ask someone to come by and feed her while we're gone}
- Pack hospital bags {I plan to do it this weekend}
Finish reading my childbirth booksBuy postpartum suppliesBuy nursing suppliesLook into pump rental{Decided to hold off until after baby is here}Purchase baby items needed not gifted at showerWash all baby itemsPut away and organize baby itemsWatch Happiest Baby On the Block DVD- Purchase and install carbon monoxide detector {It's purchased. Just haven't taken it out of the packaging yet}
Purchase baby book if not gifted oneAssemble all baby gearPick a name!{Almost 100% certain}- Put together music for labor {Most likely use our ihome and listen to Pandora Spa station, should probably buy the subscription so we don't have to listen to commercials}
- DIY some maternity photos {I guess my weekly photos count, right?}
- Make and freeze some meals {Who am I kidding? I think I'll go to Trader Joe's and pick up some frozen meals}
Finish nursery{Really hoping to take final photos this weekend and share all the details}Go on dates with hubby{Done a couple things together but would like to do more}- Clean up around the house {Working on it}
Get a pedicure{I got one, but would like to get one more}- Get a haircut
Write birth plan{just finished this week}Hire Doula{we made the decision to hire one a couple of weeks ago}- start filling out info in baby book
Post-baby:
- Add baby to Jack's health insurance
- mail out birth certificate
- Call newborn photog to schedule session
- Mail out birth announcements
- Send out birth announcement email to coworkers
Already completed:
- Pre-register at the hospital
- Tour birth center
- Take childbirth prep classes
- Find pediatrician
- Research health insurance for baby
- Research circumcision
- Book newborn photog
- Complete shower registry
I definitely feel like I've got a lot done in the last month. I feel pretty prepared. My main priorities right now are packing the hospital bag and getting the house cleaned up. It's getting down to the wire!
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