Sunday, January 27, 2013

To-Do List for Baby #3

To-Do List before Baby #3 arrives:
Here is my list which includes preparing the transition from family of four to family of five.
I hope it's useful to you!  Click the "to do" items that have links for a guide to that item.
(Z= my almost 6 year old, T= my almost 3 year old)


Ideally before 37 weeks:

  • Install carseat behind driver, move Z to 3rd row of minivan, move T to Z's old spot for easy carpool pickup
  • Convert toddler bed back to a crib/raise mattress/ put on mobile 
  • Put swing together and bring downstairs  
  • Figure out a Plan A, B, C for where the girls will go during labor AND add "pick-up" names to the school list  
  • Collect hand-me-downs!  
  • Purge girls' clothes they've outgrown  
  • Pack bag for birth center/shop for the supplies I need to bring there
  • Re-pack diaper bag for a newborn/3yr old/6 yr old  
  • Write thank you notes as gifts come 
  • Buy 2 more nursing bras (diff sizes) + at least 1 new sleep bra   
  • Buy a new nursing pillow 
  • Stockpile things like: crackers, pretzels, granola bars, etc.
  • Make 2 nursing baskets (1 for upstairs, 1 for downstairs) 
  • Get BIG SISTER gifts:  For Z   For T  
  • Take family maternity pictures 
  • Prepare an activity basket for Z&T for when I'm nursing
  • Pack a "labor" bag for Z+T ✓ and put instructions inside
  • Make labels of everyone we'll send a baby annc. to 
  • Create baby annc/thank you notes, etc on Vistaprint, then just insert a pic once he's born and mail!  
  • Buy stamps, 3 books 
  • Buy contact paper, put a large piece in baby book (to cover inky footprints)   put baby book in labor bag  
  • Take each girl on a mommy date/daddy date
  • Call the mohel to confirm we're on his calendar  
  • Get supplies on mohel's list for brit milah (circumcision)
  • Prepare a few meals and freeze
  • Arrange menu for brit and ask for help if needed
  • Update Family Manual ✓ and print 3 copies 
  • Stock the stockpile so that I don't have to buy any non-food items for at least 8 weeks (shampoo, razors, toilet paper, toothpaste, diapers, wipes, etc.)
  • Make "Labor Playlist", sync with iPod 


During Spring Break:

  • Steam clean carpets
  • Pay bills ahead if possible, clear all paperwork from desk
  • Carseats


Week before due date:

  • Charge cameras
  • Dust/Vacuum 
  • Buy a small birthday cake at Publix, freeze
  • Shave!
  • Do a fun date with the family
  • Celebrate T's 3rd birthday, low key (on bday)


After baby arrives:
  • Have a birthday party!
  • Add to insurance
  • Call the mohel, figure out date of brit milah
  • Send announcements
  • Put annc. in paper
  • Thank you notes
  • Make an appt with the pediatrician
  • Take newborn pics 7-10 days postpartum
  • Update Family Manual
  • Update will/ open savings acct, etc.

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