04 Things that need to be done when you're having a baby
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This article is from the General Pregnancy FAQ, by swnymph@FensEnde.com (Sabrina Cuddy) with numerous contributions by others.
04 Things that need to be done when you're having a baby
From ejcollins@mmm.com Wed Dec 7 12:12:47 PST 1994
WHEN TO DO WHAT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING - SUMMARY
I had a list of things that need to be done when you're having a baby,
but I couldn't find a source that told WHEN to do WHAT, so I asked the
net for help. I got some emails and some postings.
I removed all names from email replies, in case people didn't want their
names posted.
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ORIGINAL QUESTION:
Of all the pregnancy books I have, I can't find anything that gives you a
list of things to do and WHEN to do them.
You know how they have those for weddings -
6-12 months ahead - rent the hall
1 month ahead - send out invitations
the day of - leave yourself 2 hours to get dressed
etc etc
Maybe you folks on the net can help me out. Currently I'm 14 wks along.
Things I have done already include:
- selected and began seeing an OB
- told people
- read up on pregnancy
- decided if we wanted to know the sex ahead of time
- found out company maternity leave and health benefits policies
- began taking folic acid (did this when we started trying) & other vitamins
I figured out that the next things I need to do are:
- buy maternity clothes
- begin looking at daycare centers
- decide whether to have the AFP test
After that, WHEN (or at least in what order) do I do the following:
- move furniture to create a nursery
- buy major baby items (crib, carseat, stroller, etc.)
- buy baby clothes and minor items
- take birthing class
- develop a birth plan
- select a hospital
- see financial planner about investments and insurance
- rewrite will and designate guardian
- look at home care and nannies
- make final decision on daycare
- choose names
- read up on baby care
- pack hospital bag
- select pediatrician
- ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN ADD THAT I LEFT OUT
I don't want to leave anything till the last second. But some things
shouldn't be done too early, either. Please help me find the optimal time.
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