What's on your To Do List? - Page 3

[Momma Aimee]

you know

maybe MY list is't THAT bad after all

[LittleBrownDog]

Bumping to see how everyone's doing! I was able to cross a couple of things off

[BarefootinBrooklyn]

~catch up with all my "work" stuff
~write write write write WRITE a new show
~clean out the closet in the office/nursery
~finally start prenatal yoga
~get ready for my upcoming travels & events
~sign up for birthing classes (bradley and hypnobirthing)
~find some no/low voc paint
~paint the nursery
~pick out a crib
~have baby shower(s)
~buy stuff that i don't get from showers
~set up nursery, let everything air out
~talk to my ob more about the birth
~doula?
~find a pediatrician
~find an on-call babysitter/nanny (for emergencies?)
~buy some waldorf method/parenting books
~go get a massage
~get a pedicure
~make sure my mom has a plane ticket for the due date
~make music mixes for labor and baby
~talk about the "leaving work" thing with work people
~narrow down names
~pack a bag
~do it!


i'm going to have to tend to this list a little bit...hopefully it doesn't grow too much...

[maisiedotes]

Oh my. I am glad to see some of your lists are as long as mine!

Baby:
~ wash baby laundry: dipes, sheets, clothes, etc
~ swap full-sized bed for daybed with my mom
~ finish painting nursery
~ write birth plan
~ find music for labor
~ dig stroller, etc out from closet under stairs
~ figure out how to use maya wrap
~[get breastfeeding stuff- cream, pads, etc
~pack bag for hospital

House:
~ install dishwasher
~ move back door to accomodate dishwasher
~ finish painting dining room
~ hang crown moulding in living room
~ weed through clothes and shoes (DH's and mine)
~ ransack house and de-clutter as much as possible
~ clean out shed
~ get new windows for dining room
~ get new water pump
~ clean off back porch
~ clean out shed for storage
~ vacuum window sills in entire house- ladybug problem....

Misc:
~get dogs to vet for annual shots

Green means done!

Red means this crap ain't getting done!

[*Lindsey*]

Ok, here's mine. It's getting longer by the day!

Items in red are done!

-Finish re-doing flooring in hallway and bedroom (this is mostly DH)
-freeze meals
-freeze waffles, muffins, panckes, breads
-wash and put away baby clothes, blankets, diapers
-set up crib in our room (DH)
-organize spices
-get new jars for flour, sugar, oatmeal, etc (bulk baking goods)
-organize tupperware cabinet (it's a mess!)
-put up new shelf in laundry room
-put pictures in albums
-clean out the bathroom closet
-another clean out the windowsills (ladybugs!)
-type and put up laundry directions in laundry room (b/c lots of ppl are volunteering to come help with laundry/cleaning. Yay!)
-Pack hospital bag
-Christmas shopping

Get:
-double stroller
-car seats
-small diaper covers
-more infant prefolds
-changing pad
-pads for pp
-disposable diapers
-nursing pads
-bigger laundry hamper for kids clothes

[Momma Aimee]

I have crossed excately TWO thing soff

buy new born dispables (use till cord falls off)

and

buy / install new gate for the bottom of stairs..........

AND

that LEAVES amost 2 pages of stuff.................

i am frekaing out.............as i told DH last night we basically have 17 weeks left to get ALL THIS DONE (17 weeks till week 38 when Theo joined us).......

aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hh

and I have added things to it -- like make a moby wrap ....wash all the new born clothing and put in drawers....and make list of things i want /. need if it is a girl.

here it is as it stand now

and Theo is getting WORSE at sleeping not in full physical contact with me -- not better

Baby directly
•address all baby announcements
-pick up some thank you cards for the baby gifts
•hang shelves in nursery
•get out small diapers, wash them
•get out baby clothing, wash -- assess needs make list
•get baby book, start
clean baby car seat

Pregnancy
•pack for me
•pack for DH
•doula -- meeting two, choose one or none,
•new phone list
•new phone tree
•finalize birth plan
•make new binder
•update phone list
•make phone tree so Scott knows who to call when with numbers
•add OB number to my cell and Scott's cell and post
•make CD of Hynobirthing stuff for labor and delivery -- all
•put hynobirthing stuff on MP3 player
•put rain cd on mp3 player
•make CD of praise music for labor and birthing
•make photo album of Theo to take to hospital with me
•

Cleaning / orgizning
•Book self
•DVDs
•Dinning room

Theodore related
•Christmas / birthday list
•Pack
•Notes on food and so on
•Birthday party
•Birthday gifts Christmas gifts
•take T to se any new borns i can find.
•keep working on breaking Theo of my hair as his lovey all night so i can MOVE
•keep working on getting him to cuddle daddy not momma all night
•catch up Theo's baby book
•catch up Theo's photo albums
•make his birthday and Christmas gift wish list for family and friends
•practice sleeping with daddy alone no momma
•practice sleeping with Grandma
•take Theo to tour hospital (twice if possible)
•make DVD of photos of mom and dad and him as a baby to play on big tv while we are gone (slide show to run when TV is not on)
•
General before baby arrives

•-address all xmas cards, have it ready to mail with baby name
•Wrap gifts
•-stock the pantry
•-make and freeze pp food & label
•gift from T to baby,
•gift from baby to T
•install baby seat -- moving T's seat –
•move the rest of my stuff out of the baby closet
•stock up on stuff i can't trust anyone else to
•stock up on essential items (TP and so on)
•write up a simply general house notes sheet
•


As soon as Baby comes
Think Christmas photo
Photos for birth announcement
Order birth announcements

To BUY
Bed rail scott’s side
2nd sling



DONE

Buy New born diapers – swaddlers
•new gate for bottom of the stairs

[wwisdomskr]

Groan...

#1. Make a to-do list
#2. Try not to cry...

[GinaRae]

I don't think I have done a blasted thing!

[mittendrin]

Originally Posted by wwisdomskr

Groan...

#1. Make a to-do list
#2. Try not to cry...

: : :

[sandiegokristi]

Bump

[wwisdomskr]

Originally Posted by sandiegokristi

Bump

Kristi...are you NAGGING me?!?!

[Apryl Srissa]

Originally Posted by Apryl Srissa

I'm a list lover too, so this is a great reminder to start on mine.

For now, it's pretty short, but will definately add more later

1) get rid of all the boys clothes (ebay I'm guessing)
2) buy the hungry caterpillar baby clothes that ds2 SO wants to get baby(his fave book) Got one!
3) finish reorg attic and basement so can get to other sized clothes easily
4) get ds2 totally out of diaps Started, got ds1s bunk bed parts out, and sorted boxes
5) get ds3 started potty learning, he's interested, so I'm hoping he'll grab the idea quickly
6) organize our homeschool plans for the summer and fall
7) unpack the kids' games and coloring books (we thought we were moving, so packed stuff up) DONE!
8) figure out and get holiday gifts for all out of state family and hopefully kids too
9) plan and shop for ds3's bday party and in laws visit (are at same time)
10) once I see what mil brings for the baby (she's already started shopping lol) make a list of what is still needed
11) get storage baskets for baby clothes
12) find a place for pack and play downstairs for safe baby napping spot

I'm sure I'll add more later . .

Need to add..

13) Get two new bookshelves, a tall and a med hight.
14)Finish organizing dining room, got a good start this weekend though
15)Get some small cloth diaps, went through mine, have a ton of NB, and M, but no smalls to speak of

[FillingMyQuiver]

So far I've accomplished 5 of my 20 to dos. Pretty good start I think, and a few of them are half done or works in progress, so I'm feeling pretty motivated

[*Lindsey*]

I need to add:

Get 0-3 month girl winter clothes

Since DD was an August baby and was in 3-6 month stuff for the winter, I only have 0-3 month summer clothes that aren't going to cut it!

[LittleBrownDog]

Bump for a few things crossed off and a few more added!

[De-lovely]

Originally Posted by De-lovely

Here's mine so far:

*Set up playroom into girls room *DONE*
*Put together twin bed for Emma *DONE*
*Transition Elena into toddler bed *DONE*
*Quinn into crib *DONE atleast 1/2 the night lol*
*Upon finding out the sex,sort all clothes and do away with what we dont need *DONE*
*Buy some sort of storage system and label
*Tour new maternity suites at hospital
*Knit something special for baby
*Put together small packages for other DC for birth day of babe
*Look into supplements and vitamins to ensure nursing
*Pay off layaway for newborn stash and add a few extras
*Start a layaway for once the newborn stash is too small

Things to buy

*layette
*boppy *Freecycle baby!*
*breast pump with storage
*bath tub
*hooded towels and washcloths
*vibrating seat
*double jogging stroller


There's more to add later!

So I had some pretty big ones to cross off! I need to add a few though:

I need to buy a pouch sling.
I need to dye a bunch of white onesies and other maybe stained hand me downs.
BUy dh a card and something small since this is our last child and he is amazing during birth I just wanna thank him for all 4 of my children.
See if there is an age appropriate sibling class for the girls since they are at ages where they understand and want to help with Cora.

[Apryl Srissa]

Originally Posted by Apryl Srissa

1) get rid of all the boys clothes (ebay I'm guessing) Anyone wanna buy these
2) buy the hungry caterpillar baby clothes that ds2 SO wants to get baby(his fave book) Got one!
3) finish reorg attic and basement so can get to other sized clothes easily started!
4) get ds2 totally out of diaps nearly there!
5) get ds3 started potty learning, he's interested, so I'm hoping he'll grab the idea quickly
6) organize our homeschool plans for the summer and fall
7) unpack the kids' games and coloring books (we thought we were moving, so packed stuff up) DONE!
8) figure out and get holiday gifts for all out of state family and hopefully kids too
9) plan and shop for ds3's bday party and in laws visit (are at same time)
10) once I see what mil brings for the baby (she's already started shopping lol) make a list of what is still needed
11) get storage baskets for baby clothes
12) find a place for pack and play downstairs for safe baby napping spot
13) Get two new bookshelves, a tall and a med hight.
14)Finish organizing dining room, got a good start this weekend though
15)Get some small cloth diaps, went through mine, have a ton of NB, and M, but no smalls to speak of

Not getting to much done yet, but it seemed like I did.

Also need to get my house perfect in laws in less than a month

[mittendrin]

TO DO LIST (for mommy AND daddy)

Refinish dresser
Freeze meals
Deep clean fridge
Declutter living room
Wash diaper stash and baby stuff
Set up playroom in basement
Make birthing plan
Sign up boys for the Children’s Place/short term childcare
Make ringsling
Finish making diapers
Preparing announcements
Get costumes ready for Halloween
Pack hospital bag
Stock up on PP items for mom
Find a few little new toys for J & L
Find sitter for during L&D
Think about pain relief for labor
Install mini showers in bathrooms
Get co-sleeper
Make list for babysitter (Ds's meds, Phone nrs...)

I'm sure I'll be adding some...

[Momma Aimee]

here is my list -- updated, much added too it

BUT I did get DH to read it this week.....whoo hoo ....

To do – baby and general

Baby directly
•address all baby announcements
•update birth announcement addresses
-pick up some thank you cards for the baby gifts ??????
•hang shelves in nursery
•get out small diapers, wash them
•get out baby clothing, wash -- assess needs make list
•get baby book, start
•move new born stuff from T’s dresser to baby dresser
•test new breast pump
•
Pregnancy
•pack for me
•pack for DH
•doula -- meeting two, choose one or none,
•new phone list
•new phone tree
•finalize birth plan
•make at home plan / notes for doula and Scott
•make new binder
•add OB number to my cell and Scott's cell and post
•make CD of Hynobirthing stuff for labor and delivery
•put hynobirthing stuff on MP3 player
•find rain / storm cd
•put rain cd on mp3 player
•make CD of praise music for labor and birthing
•make photo album of Theo to take to hospital with me
•

Cleaning / orgizning
•Book self
•DVDs
•Dinning room

Theodore related
•Christmas / birthday list
•Halloween costome
•Pack
•Clean out dresser
•Notes on food and so on -- finish
•Birthday party
•Birthday gifts Christmas gifts
•keep working on breaking Theo of my hair as his lovey all night so i can MOVE
•keep working on getting him to cuddle daddy not momma all night
•catch up Theo's baby book
•catch up Theo's photo albums
•tot locks on drawer in kitchen and bath – for when I can’t grab him
•practice sleeping with daddy alone no momma
•practice sleeping with Grandma
•take Theo to tour hospital (twice if possible)
•make DVD of photos of mom and dad and him as a baby to play on big tv while we are gone (slide show to run when TV is not on)
•
General before baby arrives

•-address all xmas cards, have it ready to mail with baby name
•Wrap gifts
•-stock the pantry
•-make and freeze pp food & label
•gift from T to baby,
•gift from baby to T
•install baby seat -- moving T's seat –
•move the rest of my stuff out of the baby closet
•stock up on stuff i can't trust anyone else to find
•stock up on essential items (TP and so on)
•write up a simply general house notes sheet

As soon as Baby comes
•Think Christmas photo
•Photos for birth announcement
•Order birth announcements

To BUY
•Bed rail scott’s side
•2nd sling
•Baby postiononer (one step ahead)
•PP Pads



DONE

•Buy New born diapers – swaddlers
•new gate for bottom of the stairs
•wash infant carseat
•carseat in house for Theo to “play with”
•

[*Lindsey*]

bumping this up...how're we all doing?