Master "To-do" list thread

[sweetieheart32]

Dec 30, 2016 0:44:50 GMT -5 shawnabm1320 said:

notagoddess, I made a list of things that I would need to grab (that I used regularly) before I left for the hospital and kept it with the bag of things I could pack ahead of time. It's not a bad idea to have some things written down - imo - because you never know how you're going to be feeling/reacting when you're in the moment. At least that's how I felt as a FTM. In reality, I went into labor at 5:30 in the morning, but felt fine enough to make a couple freezer meals, chop and freeze some carrots for soup, etc. and could have packed my entire bag a million times before 5:30 pm when I actually started feeling real contractions. You just never know!

+1 to never knowing what will happen. My water broke at midnight and I was gushing all over the place. It would have made it more stressful and messy to be trying to pack up stuff with that going on. Travel toiletries were my little treat.

[oldbaylover1024]

I totally forgot to add this to my list, but I'm mentioning here for pats on the back LOL Today I went through and sorted all my pump parts. I have a Medela double-electric and a swing. I also sanitized all the parts! And bagged them! And sanitized Dr. Brown bottles and parts!

FYI if you can afford it, I loved my swing for travel. It's small, powerful, and easy to use. I'd nurse J on one side and pump the other. That single pump along with one small cooler bag was all I needed for family weekend away. No carrying a huge double-electric plus bottles and stuff. The swing was a gift and so useful/wonderful!

[cosmicav]

I went through my newborn clothes today and found a cute baby outfit for when we take him/her home Organizing the stuff tomorrow and packing my hospital bag! I'm determined to get shit ready in time this go-around!!

[oldbaylover1024]

Moving this up because I checked some things off.

We also bought a take home outfit. The shirt has 'Mommy's Brave Explorer' on the moose. flyinghorses6 - it has plaid elbow patches (#relevant):

[pivot]

oldbaylover1024 So cute! & it looks so comfy!! Want one in my size..

[flyinghorses6]

Damn I need to revisit this check list. I have lost all motivation.

oldbaylover1024 that is too cute!! I love it.

[sweetieheart32]

Left to do:
Hang nursery art.
Sterilize pump parts.
Decide if we want newborn photos.
Pre-fill other timekeeping paperwork.
Decide on a name!

Done:
Clear bookcase, tables, chest, bed, and decorations from guest room.
Move changing dresser and wardrobe into guest room.
Assemble crib.
Buy crib protector sheet and crib skirt.
Buy new bottles/nipples.
Buy new bf cover. My old one is ratty!
Buy newborn diapers.
Confirm w/family about DD care while we're at the hospital.
Pack DD overnight bag.
Turn in FMLA paperwork.

*updated*

[EmMilAlly]

oldbaylover1024 I had to stare at that outfit for longer than I'd like to admit because I thought you wrote that it was YOUR going home outfit. I was trying to understand the moose theme. Looks adorable and comfy!!!

[oldbaylover1024]

Jan 4, 2017 23:02:41 GMT -5 EmMilAlly said:

oldbaylover1024 I had to stare at that outfit for longer than I'd like to admit because I thought you wrote that it was YOUR going home outfit. I was trying to understand the moose theme. Looks adorable and comfy!!!

LMAO! That's awesome! I'm probably wearing something similar home - sweat pants, nursing tank, zip-up hoodie, and TOMS so not that far off LOL

[EmMilAlly]

Jan 5, 2017 12:56:16 GMT -5 oldbaylover1024 said:

Jan 4, 2017 23:02:41 GMT -5 EmMilAlly said:

oldbaylover1024 I had to stare at that outfit for longer than I'd like to admit because I thought you wrote that it was YOUR going home outfit. I was trying to understand the moose theme. Looks adorable and comfy!!!

LMAO! That's awesome! I'm probably wearing something similar home - sweat pants, nursing tank, zip-up hoodie, and TOMS so not that far off LOL

Me too- when I thought it was yours I was nodding with approval as I read

[flyinghorses6]

Need to get to the last few things on my list!! Starting to freak out.

[notagoddess]

Picking a name is on our to-do list for this weekend! I hope we can decide on something. Otherwise I haven't done much in the last month.

[pivot]

Bumping because I've check off most of my items on my "must do" to do list and then added some other things. The countdown is real. Whew.

[oldbaylover1024]

I'm glad you moved this up, pivot. I checked a few things off, too.

I can't believe how close we all are... cue slight freak out!

[pivot]

[shawnabm1320]

Since I'm a caboose, I'm preparing myself to feel like I'll be pregnant forever while all you ladies are giving birth. Lol. I keep having to remind myself that I'm not 36 weeks pregnant

[flyinghorses6]

I literally have 1 thing left to do on my list. Eeeeeek

[staz]

I'm realizing that there's a lot to do that isn't on this list. Blah. At least I have (or should have) 5 weeks?

[oldbaylover1024]

You guys, I unpacked diapers last night and put sheets on the crib. Like, the nursery is really ready.

[flyinghorses6]

My goal for today is to vacuum the car and install the baby bucket base. I also unzipped Ks car seat cover to wash, and took it out so I can vacuum. After this all that I need is DH to pack his bag and install the base in his truck and we are ready!

[staz]

Goal for the weekend - finish the nursery, pack bags, and write thank you notes. I can do this!!!

[crazycatlady6]

staz - my goal is pretty much the same as yours although I'm trying to get a lot of it done today since I work all weekend. I just wrote out my list for the hospital bag.

[crazycatlady6]

Another goal of mine is to go to the pet store and BB&B to start stocking up on supplies. Target will wait until early next week to stock up on toiletries and household items.

[shawnabm1320]

Nov 18, 2016 21:59:43 GMT -5 shawnabm1320 said:

1. Install new heating in upstairs
2. Install door on F's new room
3. Clean off porch and porch shelves ✅
4. Convert porch to playroom
5. Clean out craft room and purge ✅
6. Organize craft room and convert into guest room✅
7. Clean out guest room✅
8. Clean out closet and dresser in guest room✅
9. Install shelves in F's new room
10. Go through books in attic to donate
11. Clean off stairwell walls and paint
10. Install bookshelves in stairwell landing.
11. Paint dresser ✅
12. Buy bookshelf for nursery and paint (we decided to keep the same bookshelf)
13. A month of freezer meals and some freezer snacks
14. Sew booties and crib sheets for new baby
15. Blanket for baby
16. Wall art for ds's room and new baby's room

I'm sure there's more...

[shawnabm1320]

We aren't going to be able to do all the things on my list... haha! Depending on how I'm feeling, I might work on the upstairs hallway, but it's so not important. I'm now just hoping to decorate the nursery and get all the sewing projects done for the nursery. I just bought material to make changing pad covers as well. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!?

[notagoddess]

I hope to organize the baby's closet and dresser so I can put away all the baby shower and registry completion stuff. My mom is coming to help me figure out what to do with the closet. I bought lots of baby clothes hangers to prepare.

We also have an all-day infant care class at the hospital, and I need to pack a hospital bag.

Basically, baby has to hold off another weekend if I want everything done.

[staz]

My to do list keeps getting shorter! Yay!

[oldbaylover1024]

You guys... the PnP is assembled in our bedroom, my clothes are washed and ready to go, I packed my bag (basically)... I even scheduled bill payments so I don't have to worry about them later.

Cue slight freak out that this is ACTUALLY happening this week!

[notagoddess]

Well, I'm done with everything except finding a backup for child care, which I don't need to do before baby's here. In addition to my initial list, I want to:

-Get a haircut, nails and brows done
-Call department stores about a newborn photo session
-Do our taxes
-Keep the house as clean as possible
-Enjoy the last few weeks of being just a couple

[shawnabm1320]

I have new goals for the last couple weeks as well:
1. Finish sewing baby items
2. Finish crocheting my friend's baby blanket
3. Finish the nursery
4. Buy the rest of what we need for baby girl
5. Mop the rest of the downstairs
6. Finish hanging pictures in F's room
7. Start my tomato and pepper seeds
8. Finish setting up the porch as the toy room
9. Install car seats
10. 2 more freezer meals
11. Put away winter decorations and get out spring