check off lists to help me remember supplies?

[Maggi315]

Anyone use a check off list or a par list to keep track of what you need to take with you to births? Or when to reorder? Since I have a bit (OK, alot) of ADD, I am a big list maker. Right now, I am trying to come up with some sort of check list to make sure I have everything I need, since I notoriously forget something at each birth and at some prenatals.

and then, I have to decide where to keep my check off list so I don't lose it!

thanks!

[Reha]

I think it is a great idea. I have seen another midwife do something like that.

[mwherbs]

I don't but my memory is slipping so good idea to have some lists-- maybe a sticky that you write down used supplies on when doing your paperwork at a birth- so you can keep count without going over every bag every time.

[Charmie981]

I have a laminated supply list at the office with a dry erase marker attached to it. Maybe you could make a list with checkboxes, then laminate it? It could be your "before the birth" list and then after the birth, you could re-check it and make a shopping list.

Something I do (and I'm not as busy as you, so this has worked for me so far) is just throw everything helter-skelter into my birth bag after the birth, but making sure I have it ALL at the same time. Then, when I get home and have gotten some sleep, I repack it and make a note of anything I used.

But even so, I ended up at a birth w/o a delee in March, and wouldn't you know, I NEEDED a delee at that birth!

[Maggi315]

Well, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who has trouble remembering things. Charmie981, is your list on the computer? Maybe you could share it if it is?

I am going to work on my lists tomorrow, I have been out seeing clients all evening and may have a birth or two, but then I will post and maybe you can all offer suggestions/additions/etc.

[Charmie981]

nope, the supply list at the office is simply a blank page that I can write what I need on. I haven't done a list for my birth bag yet, but I'm sure thinking about it now .

[Paige, CPM]

Oh, do share, I love lists and love to see what others have on thier lists that I might be interested in carrying someday...

Great thread! Paige