Before Baby Checklist

Guys, I can't believe we're already at twenty-five weeks. It's time to get to work!

 

Delivery:

- Register at the hospital

- Take a hospital tour

- Write a detailed packing list for all four of us

- Pack our bags as much as possible ahead of time

Nursery:

- Use an over-door shoe rack to store socks, burp cloths, etc

- Wash and organize newborn clothing

- Buy newborn diapers

Gear:

- Set up the swing

- Set up the pack-n-play

- Set up the monitor and white noise machine

- Install the infant car seat

- Buy a car seat adapter for the stroller

- Buy a new diaper bag

Nursing:

- Order a fancy pump through our health insurance

- Buy a new cover for the nursing pillow

- Stock up on lanolin and pads

Baptism:

- Ask godparents

- Schedule at our parish

- Get the christening gown from Adam's mom

- Find a postpartum friendly outfit for myself 

- Order a baptism present 

Claire:

- Make sure she has enough clothing for the fall/winter

- Schedule her first dentist and optometrist appointments

- Maaaaybe take her for her first haircut 

- Buy gifts for the siblings to exchange at the hospital 

Homemaking:

- Steam clean the carpets

- Prepare freezer meals

- Stock up the pantry

- Stock up on thank-you cards

Other:

- Plan a date night

- Book a newborn/family photo session

- Decide on Halloween costumes

- Finish all our Christmas shopping

After Maggie Arrives:

- Add her to our health insurance

- Send birth announcements

- Order a personalized shadow box

Christmas:

- Send Christmas cards

- Buy stocking and first Christmas ornament for Maggie

- Buy matching Christmas dresses for the girls

- Set up Christmas decorations