Pre-Baby Checklist

It's the last week in May which means in just a little over 3 month, Baby will be here! This is OH-SO-EXCITING and also total overwhelming at the same time. It feels like my pregnancy has flown by, so it's time to get my rear in gear and start taking care of all those little tasks that need to be completed before he arrives.

I'm a big fan of the Wunderlist app, so I've been compiling a list of things I'd like to have done before Baby gets here and keeping the list on my phone. However, I thought I'd add them here as well as both a glimpse into what we're working on around here, as well as a way to hold me accountable and actually get them done. I plan to keep this list dynamic, so I will be adding to and checking off as we go.

Our Pre-Baby Checklist

1. Sign up for a birthing class Ordered the Hypnobabies home study course. May take an additional in-person class as well, but will figure out if we need it once we dive into the HB Home Course
2. Sign up for a breastfeeding class Took one online, looking forward to in-person instruction once baby arrives
3. Create a baby registry Started one using Babylist
4. Create a birth plan Created with some help from our doula!
5. Find a pediatrician
6. Wash all baby clothes, toys, and hand-me-downs Thanks, Mom!
7. Prep and freeze meals to eat the first few weeks that baby is here Made and froze vegetable soup, chili, baked penne, and creamy chicken casserole 
8. Call insurance company about breast pump options Have it narrowed down to two options. Will decide which we like best after our breastfeeding course
9. Research, buy, and install carseat
10. Create hospital "go bags" Husband was in charge of this, being prepared is his specialty!
11. Arrange dog care while we're at the hospital
12. Husband, schedule "paternity leave" with work
13. Find great baby-related apps
14. Give parents our garage code for access while we are at hospital
15. Create a list of meals and tasks that family and friends can reference when they offer to pitch in
16. Give house and car a good deep-cleaning Car needed it like "whoa!" 
17. Collect stamps and stationery for quick thank-you note writing Created my own thank-you cards and stocked up on stamps
18. Stockpile home essentials (toilet paper, detergent, etc.) Spent a pretty penny at Sam's Club but feel pretty set for at least a while
19. Look into various store loyalty and savings programs (Target Red Card? Amazon Mom? etc.) signed up for both!
20. Create self-care baskets for post-delivery and place in bathrooms
21. Husband to get TDAP
22. Order breast pump through insurance
23. Take hospital tour
24. Pre-pay delivery bill

Do you have any advice or recommendations for any of the above item? Anything you suggest we add to our list? Leave them in the comments!