Mal and I have been busy around here lately and making some serious progress on our Baby To Do List. I’m feeling good about what we’ve accomplished so far, but we definitely still have quite a bit to do. Nothing major, but I just want to make sure we’re in good shape if Baby Haupert decides to come early. That said, here’s our current To Do list with 6 weeks to go!
BABY
- Finish baby registry
- Find a pediatrician – visiting two practices this week
- Pick up breast pump
- Take baby education class
- Install car seat
- Put together baby gear
- Wash baby clothing and bedding
- Figure out Mal’s paternity leave
- Buy laundry hamper
- Buy baby monitor
- Buy diaper pail
- Buy ERGO baby carrier with infant insert
- Buy baby bath seat
- Buy dog seat belt
NURSERY
- Paint trim – we decided to hire someone to do it
- Put together furniture
- Buy dresser
- Build wall library
- Replace door – we got a quote from a carpenter and he’s coming this weekend
HOUSE
- Buy storage trunk for bedroom
- Replace bedroom door – we got a quote from a carpenter and he’s coming this weekend
- Set up home gym in basement – it’s in the works!!
- Organize kitchen
- Organize bathroom cabinet
- Create weekly chore list
- Clean front porch
- Repaint front door
- Hire chimney sweep
LABOR & DELIVERY
- Tour hospital – we scheduled a visit for next Sunday
- Pre-register at hospital
- Pack bag for hospital
- Create labor playlist
- Line up dog sitter
FINANCIAL
- Create wills
- Look into selecting a legal guardian for Baby H.
- Put CrossFit membership on hold
PERSONAL
- Go out to a fancy dinner with Mal
- Have a spa day
- Buy nursing bras and/or tanks
- Write baby shower thank you notes
- Figure out time off from CNC and/or plan posts ahead of time
AFTER BABY ARRIVES
- Add Baby Haupert to our health insurance plan
- Look into setting up a college savings account
- Make a baby weight loss plan
Questions of the Day
Anything else we should add?
Moms, what were your final weeks of pregnancy like? Any advice?
