Now that I’m 37 weeks, I’ve been seriously dealing with my to-do list.
The first task was actually making the list.
That in itself was a duty I’d been pushing off. Once I’d finally written everything down, I began feeling less overwhelmed with those nagging, floating thoughts.
Many of you have asked to see my to-do list. Some are just curious, and some are at a similar point during your own pregnancies. Whatever the reason, here ya go!
My 37 week, get done before baby arrives, to-do list (in no particular order):
Lake house party with all family & friendsMother Blessing ceremonyget exercise ball & baby car-seat from Melissabuy new single or full bedorder birth supplies- ship out remainder of Joan of Arc bracelets
- make better playroom for Ella downstairs
- buy another baby gate
buy a new fannewborn diapers from Becky- publish at BBH
email BBH helpers with details- one more big giveaway at BBH
- get the house cleaned!
Not bad, eh? I’m getting there!
And for those of you who are interested in my home birth supplies list, I would be more than happy to share that as well.
- 24 maxi pads
- 20 blue underpads
- 2 waterproof sheets
- 6 4×4 gauze pads
- hydrogen peroxide
- rubbing alcohol
- 2 mesh panties
- 2 peri bottles
- hot water bottle
- bulb syringe
- organic cotton nursing pads
- 2 bendy straws
- emergen-c
- lasinoh
- perineum healing wash
- candles
- arnica
- epsom salts
You can find all these items and more in the custom Bring Birth Home home birth kits at the BBH Store.
I think you are already nursing your daughter (after reading other posts) but for others who are using this as a guide for their own home births (or even hospital births), I would suggest getting a head of cabbage and sticking it in your fridge. Day 3 for me it was a lifesaver…engorgement was very painful and it was the only thing that soothed me. (putting cold cabbage leaves on my breasts).
Are you feeling more at peace with where you are living?? I remember you where upset because you were going to have to move to an apartment. I can’t beleive you are 37 weeks already…time flys! Happy birthing day momma! I wish you a swift birth and healthy baby!
Hey Brooke! Yes, I am feeling MUCH more at peace. Night and day difference. Thank you for your well wishes!