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Baby Countdown Checklist: Revisited!

January 26, 2012 by Aliesha

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I know a lot of you were stressed out for me with all I had to do to prepare for Mango’s arrival when I first posted this list.  I wanted to let you know that while I’ve added some things to this list, I’ve also checked off quite a bit!  Here is the updated version:

Week 34
-pre-wash new diapers (done)
-buy cloth diaper detergent (done)

Week 35
–paint nursery (done… it took a total of 22 man-hours, but it’s done!)
-arrange care for Vera for when I go into labor (done)
-write notes for Vera’s caretaker(s) (done)
-deep-clean our bedroom (since Mango will be in there with us at first) (working on)
-make a new batch of laundry detergent (done)

Week 36
-gather breastfeeding supplies (covers, pads, lanolin, nursing bras, etc.) (done)
-gather post-partum supplies (done)
-get out newborn clothes (done)
-set up nursery (move around furniture, arrange closet, hang curtains, maybe decorate a little, etc.) (done, though there are still a few things we’d like to do in there as time goes on)
-pack hospital bags (mine, Tad’s, baby’s) (done)
-pack Vera’s bag (working on)
-take maternity photos (done)

Week 37
-bake several loaves of whole-wheat bread (also made this recipe too) and freeze (working on; one loaf baked)
-make a few meals for the freeze (done)
-create a freezer inventory list (done)
-stock pantry with staples (rice, oatmeal, canned goods, etc.) (done, though I may have to restock if baby is really “late”)
-set up guest room (my mom will be staying with us after the birth) (done)

Week 38
-write shower thank-you notes
-write and schedule next 2-3 review posts for She {hearts} It (almost done)
-catch up (or get ahead!)

Week 39
-buy any last-minute needs (disposable diapers, wipes, etc.)
-thoroughly clean out fridge
-thoroughly clean both bathrooms
-install car seat in new vehicle (hoping to have a new van by then)
-get a haircut

Week 40
-set up pack ‘n’ play in our bedroom

Week 41
-get a pedicure (it’s my reward if I’m still great with child…ha!)

I’m definitely feeling much better about everything!
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Postpartum Recovery and Care

January 23, 2012 by Aliesha

I’ve been putting together a little box in the bathroom closet with things I will need after the baby comes.  (I am taking a few of these things with me to the hospital too.)  Thought you might like seeing what’s on my list!  I recovered really well (I think) from my labor and delivery last time, so I am praying towards that end this time as well (though I know each birth can be so different). 

Natural Postpartum Healing and Recovery Kit
-Arnica gel* (to help prevent bruising; I used this last time on my face after pushing and I think it helped keep all my blood vessels from bursting)
-Vitamin E oil* (for external healing and to soothe my shrinking tummy)
-raw honey (for external healing… I have heard it has great natural healing properties)
-cocoa butter stretch mark lotion* (to keep my tummy from itching)
-heavy pads
-postpartum bath herbs (for soaking)
-peri bottles (for cleansing)
-witch hazel/cotton pads (for hemorrhoids, yuck)
-epsom salts (for soaking)
-a sitz bath (for soaking/healing)
-Fenugreek* (to help my milk come in)
-mother’s milk tea (to help my milk come in)
-Motrin (for pain management)
-shower gel* (to help me feel human again, haha)
*taking to hospital with me

Oh, and of course I have gathered my nursing supplies together too!

Breastfeeding “Kit”
-lanolin (can’t say enough good things about lanolin!)
-cloth nursing pads (love Bamboobies!)
-disposable nursing pads (I use them at the beginning when there is lots of leakage)
-nursing covers (for nursing in public)
-gel pads (for relief of engorgement)
-nursing bras and camis (essential!)
-pump
-Boppy pillow

Is there anything else you recommend for natural postpartum recovery and care or breastfeeding?

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Hoop Art

January 20, 2012 by Aliesha

Our nursery is really coming together beautifully!  It’s amazing to see how far it has come in just a week.  Here’s a sneak peek of one wall.  I decorated it with hoop art inspired by several pins on Pinterest.

 
 

I love how it looks!  Can’t wait to show off the rest of the room soon!

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Filed Under: baby, crafts, decorating, frugal living, nursery, projects

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