Saw this on another board and thought it might be interesting to update every few weeks. What is on everyone's to do list (now that I think we are all in the 30 week range)? I know we all probably have a ton...so maybe big things? Also maybe include how far along you are.
-Figure out where she will sleep (likely in pack n play) and get that set up -Sign hospital paperwork (next week) -Pack bags (maybe this weekend? Include bag for DS) -finish the nursery-waiting to hang something my friend is making -get house deep cleaned -week before (if possible): mani/pedi/hair cut -Assemble stroller -Install car seat bases
- wash the the covers for the pack n play, car seat, bouncer, swing, etc (I'll do that last minute probably) - install car seat bases and readjust straps on car seat - wash bottles in storage and wash new nipples - organize her NB and 0-3 month clothes - finalize list for my hospital bag and DS's bag - make freezer meals - clean my house? - take my dog for a spa day and bath because he stinks
33 weeks today: - readjust car seat straps and install infant insert - pack my hospital bag at some point - pack an overnight bag for DS in case FIL isn't here in time and he needs to go to my mom's house - buy new bottles, diapers, etc. - wash co-sleeper sheets and get co-sleeper set up - finalize FMLA/short-term disability paperwork and leave plan for work - buy postpartum supplies - pads, tucks, etc. - get newborn and 0-3 clothes washed and organized
And probably a lot more that I can't think of right now! Keeping an eye on this convo for sure!
Post by manybellsdown on Apr 26, 2016 7:04:08 GMT -5
Lol, this terrifies me, but I'll try to quantify. 33 weeks.
- Still need a car seat. - Baby's room is still a guest room--design and find art, buy dresser - Finish cleaning out basement so we can move the guest stuff down there (this is an enormous project that makes me laugh) - Ideally, transfer DD to big girl bed (she took one nap in it!) and wean from the bedtime paci--don't have much hope here - Wash clothes and old baby things (cloth diapers, Arms Reach sheet that I still need to locate, RNP cover, etc.) - Pack bags - Buy big sister gift - Book newborn photographer
I can't even imagine H's nesting list, which includes the basement item above. We have a lot of big house projects that need doing. It's crazy how easily he finds them.
-pack up the house - move to new house -unpack - birthday party for DD - buy baby furniture and necessities - sort through and wash new and old baby clothes - paint nursery - do paintings for nursery - get to go bag ready - get car seat installed and readjusted for newborn - move DD to toddler bed, maybe -try not to panic
Post by littleducky on Apr 26, 2016 8:03:12 GMT -5
I'm 31 weeks today and my to do list is a mile long.
-finish unpacking entire house from move (we moved three weeks ago and the house is still a complete disaster)
-set up furniture in nursery
-get glider back from friend who was borrowing it
-get rock 'n play sleeper back from friend who was borrowing it
-get clothes from friends who have offered their hand me down girl stuff
-get cosleeper from friend who said I could borrow it
-install infant car seat bases in both cars
-buy infant car seat stroller adapter
-wash and put away all clothes/sheets/etc.
-dig through bins that have been in storage for 4-5 years and figure out what I need to buy in terms of bottles/nipples/changing pad covers/etc. Buy new stuff.
Ahhhh! You just made me realize I better put together a list. My in laws are here this weekend so nothing is happening this weekend, but I better get a move on. 33 weeks - wipe down car seat and bassinet and install in car - get swing and bassinet from friend - pack hospital bag - freezer meals - mail in hospital registration - buy diapers/ order newborn cloth diapers from service - buy new parts for pump - buy postpartum supplies, nursing bras and baby supplies (lotion, finger nail clippers, thermometer)
-pack up the house - move to new house -unpack - birthday party for DD - buy baby furniture and necessities - sort through and wash new and old baby clothes - paint nursery - do paintings for nursery - get to go bag ready - get car seat installed and readjusted for newborn - move DD to toddler bed, maybe -try not to panic
So I'm not the only crazy one who moved during third tri? Good luck with the move!! I just keep telling myself that the baby won't care if the house is a disaster. As long as I have a car seat, a nursing pillow, diaper stuff, and a place for baby to sleep, I should be ok. And you will be, too!
Post by Flair Underwood on Apr 26, 2016 8:16:19 GMT -5
Ah, man - I haven't even thought of all the to-dos. Lists scare me. But here goes:
33 weeks -Nursery: deep clean, assemble dresser and crib, put down new area rug, bring down baby toys, books, get under crib storage for sheets, towels, etc, hang up art work, bring rocking chair over from DD's room - To purchase: new crib mattress, a second pack n play for our bedroom, mobile, pacifiers, bottle brushes, video monitor - Various to dos: await arrival of new infant padding for car seat, install car seat bases (i'm gonna wait on this one for a couple weeks), make a to-pack list for the hospital
- Prep as much as I can beforehand for DS' birthday party which will happen a week or so postpartum, not that I'm panicking at the thought of that at all...
I'm 33 weeks and I think we are down to installing the car seat and packing for the hospital. I also need to order a new pump and clean up my old one but I don't think I'll do any of these until 36 weeks.
Post by woodengirl07 on Apr 26, 2016 9:53:33 GMT -5
I'll be 34 weeks tomorrow (scheduled induction at 37 weeks, so 3 weeks to go)
-purchase and wash bedding -purchase and wash clothes for baby to wear -figure out what I still need after my shower -attend shower -finish thank you gifts for people throwing my shower -write thank you notes from shower gifts -purchase postpartum supplies, including nursing bras and tops -purchase and set up any other things the nursery needs -install car seat bases and figure out how they work -figure out what I need for a hospital bag for myself, DH, and baby -finalize FMLA and short term disability paperwork and leave from work -clean house -do probably 2836563929 other things.
I'm 31w this Thursday. Here's my list for the next couple weeks. Not thinking too far ahead:
-turn in admission paperwork -once I have my showers on 5/8 & 5/12, determine what else is needed. -mani & pedi before showers -buy thank you gifts for shower hosts & write thank you notes after -get 2nd car seat base -decide if we need new car -keep packing hospital bag -paperwork for leave from work -think about art for nursery
33w - pack hospital bag - wash baby clothes (after deciding which detergent to buy and purchasing it) - get an outfit for baby to come home in - install car seat bases into both cars - install infant car seat support insert (QUESTION: do I need to pre-wash that too?) - apparently, from reading the above posts, there is hospital paperwork that needs to be completed - purchase nursing bras - assemble nursery rocker - get lighting fixture installed in nursery (this can technically wait, there's a fixture there currently, but I purchased a different one that I want installed) - follow up on status of FMLA paperwork that I faxed to doctor's office this week. - figure out what is needed to file a claim with short term disability
bgkc4, for detergent we ended up switching to free and clear detergent instead of a baby-specific detergent when DS was born so we could do most of our laundry together. In my opinion, it was easier to throw all of our stuff in together!
bgkc4 , for detergent we ended up switching to free and clear detergent instead of a baby-specific detergent when DS was born so we could do most of our laundry together. In my opinion, it was easier to throw all of our stuff in together!
Post by frecklesnbrains on Apr 26, 2016 11:34:37 GMT -5
34 weeks today. This thread scares me. Here's our to-do list, which I will say I have already whittled down the the absolute bare minimum. There are at least 3 times as many things that I'd LIKE to get done, but I'm being a realist.
Daycare - this one terrifies me more than any other. I still have no idea... Short term disability paperwork Hospital paperwork: consent forms, birth certificate paperwork, health care proxy Choose pediatrician - we're 90% certain on this one but it's only temporary because we're going to be moving soon Get breast pump through insurance Pack hospital bag Tdap shot for DH Hospital tour (May 5) Childbirth reading/prep Buy and install carseat Essential purchases: pack'n'play, changing pads, diaper pail, diapers, wipes, bottles, nipple pads, nursing bras/tanks, baby monitor, swaddle blankets, burp cloths
I'm waiting until the last minute to buy stuff. It's all sitting in my Amazon registry but I haven't bought anything because I keep wondering if someone will buy me gifts. So far, I've received nothing because everyone's forgotten I'm pregnant. Oh well. I shouldn't be so greedy and gift-grabby anyway
Post by ArgyleEnigma on Apr 26, 2016 12:27:31 GMT -5
frecklesnbrains, I'm sorry about nobody buying gifts, that just sucks. Some people just aren't wired to think of it without prodding, even the ones who love us best, and since you're not going to prod, it doesn't happen. Sucks.
F this noise. PM me your registry, I'm buying you some fucking nipple cream or something. You get an Argyle Enigma showerlette.
bgkc4, for detergent we ended up switching to free and clear detergent instead of a baby-specific detergent when DS was born so we could do most of our laundry together. In my opinion, it was easier to throw all of our stuff in together!
I washed all of DS's stuff in the same Tide detergent we use. I figured I can switch if needed and he never had any issues.
bgkc4 , for detergent we ended up switching to free and clear detergent instead of a baby-specific detergent when DS was born so we could do most of our laundry together. In my opinion, it was easier to throw all of our stuff in together!
+10000. Free and clear is all you need.
+1 here too... Free and clear for the win! We use All brand. I hate the idea of smothering sweet, clean little babies in all the chemicals in Dreft or whatever that make it smell that strong.
Oh man, this stresses me out. This is more of a to-do list for DH since I can't be up and about, but here it goes:
I'm 30w5d.
- Short term disability paperwork - Find a pediatrician - Hospital paperwork - Vacuum out my car and then install the car seat bases - Write thank you notes for all my gifts - Wash all clothes and blankets - Prep the cloth diapers - Make returns on a few items from showers and then wait for completion discounts to buy what we still need (clothes, breastfeeding accessories, changing pad, rock'n'plays, I'm sure there's more) - Build the toy bin and wall shelf for the nursery - Ask a neighbor to sew curtains for the nursery - Pack hospital bag
Ugh, I forgot I have to find a pediatrician. Just like daycare, it will be up to me to find one, because DH def isn't proactive about these things. If I leave it up to him, he'll conduct a 60 second web search and pic the first name on Google.
frecklesnbrains, Not gift grabby of you, I'd feel the same way! I'd buy some essentials so you have them, and then you can always return if someone gets something for you and use the money for diapers that you'd have to buy anyways (and tell yourself the item you bought yourself is from them). Some people are just clueless!
Sorry to stress everyone out by making them think about their list! This has been helpful for me and made me realize all these things I should have on a list though. *Sigh* It's hard to prioritize things I WANT done vs. things that NEED to get done before she arrives.
We have some Dreft detergent but have always washed DS' clothes with our regular clothes and he has never reacted (even though he does have very sensitive skin in general). We did have to use nicer body soap/shampoo when he was a baby (Aveeno), but now we use the Target brand kind.
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