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| it wasn’t so very long ago that we brought this sweet little one home with us! |
I realized over the weekend how many things I still have on my to-do list for preparing for the new baby! I broke down my list into smaller chunks that I can accomplish each week. If I get ahead of schedule, all the better!
Week 34
-pre-wash new diapers (done)
-buy cloth diaper detergent (done)
Week 35
-paint nursery
-arrange care for Vera for when I go into labor
-write notes for Vera’s caretaker(s)
-deep-clean our bedroom (since Mango will be in there with us at first)
-make a new batch of laundry detergent
Week 36
-gather breastfeeding supplies (covers, pads, lanolin, nursing bras, etc.)
-get out newborn clothes
-set up nursery (move around furniture, arrange closet, hang curtains, maybe decorate a little, etc.)
-pack hospital bags (mine, Tad’s, baby’s)
-pack Vera’s bag
Week 37
-bake several loaves of whole-wheat bread and freeze
-make a few meals for the freezer
-create a freezer inventory list with cooking instructions
-stock pantry with staples (brown rice, oatmeal, etc.)
-take maternity photos (?)
Week 38
-write shower thank-you notes
-catch up (or get ahead!)
Week 39
-buy any last-minute needs (disposable diapers, etc.)
-thoroughly clean out fridge
-thoroughly clean both bathrooms
-get a haircut
Week 40
-set up pack ‘n’ play in our bedroom
Week 41
-get a pedicure (it’s my reward if I’m still great with child…ha!)
