Happy Saturday! I made this
cream cheese & ham omelette for breakfast, and it was quite yummy.

3 1/2 weeks left until my due date -- I'm full-term on Wednesday -- which means this baby could come any day now! So I've been busy buying and preparing last minute baby things. On my to do list this weekend is packing my hospital bag. Here is my master list (I know I overprepare, but it helps my anxiety!):
Toiletriestoothbrush/toothpaste
face wash/lotion/soap/shampoo/conditioner
lip balm (your lips get very dry)
hair ties/clips
Clothingrobe
pjs x 2 (one that opens in the front for breastfeeding)
nursing bras
loose going home outfit (cuz you'll still look 5 months pregnant after giving birth unfortunately)
clothes for Mr. Bee
blanket/pillow (optional)
couple pairs of socks
slippers
flip flops for bathroom
disposable underwear/pads (the hospital provides these, but my friend told me the undies were too big so I'm just going to bring my own)
Electronicscamera/video camera
cell phone charger
laptop
ipod/books/mags/dvds/cards to keep you entertained
Breastfeedingnursing pads
lanolin
breastfeeding pillow
Misc.notebook/pen
baby book (so the nurse can stamp the baby's foot when she's doing the birth certificate)
snacks
Labor Reliefbirth ball
birth plan
hot water bottle/ice pack/massager (or tennis balls)
candies
Babyinfant car seat
socks
bib (or cloth diaper which is easier to use than a bib when the baby is small)
hat
bunting
onesie
going home outfit
receiving blanket
I'm also taking an extra empty duffel because the hospital gives you a lot of free stuff that may include: formula, diapers, wipes, onesie, hat, swaddling blanket, disposable underwear, pads, nasal aspirator, thermometer, dermoplast pain spray, tucks pads, sitz bath, water spray bottle, breast pads, and stool softener (cuz you're scared to go poo after giving birth!).
I visited a friend yesterday who gave birth less than a month ago, and she gave me the skinny on all the things no one tells you. Three recent mom friends have all told me that everyone talks about how long/painful the labor is, but the recovery is waaaaaaay worse. My friend couldn't even sit for two weeks, while having to breastfeed every 2 hours!

For some reason though, I'm not really scared of the pain. But I'll get back to you after I actually go through it all.
Also on our things to do list this weekend: come up with potential names! We want to have a list of maybe 5 or so, and we'll name him when he's born. Now that the nursery is just about ready and I have everything I need for the baby, I'm really nervous about something going wrong -- which is also why we haven't selected names either. What will I do with all this stuff and the nursery if something goes wrong?! I don't think the worrying ever stops, even when you bring your baby home.
One thing I'm looking forward to is having a drink and eating all the things I haven't been able to eat while pregnant. Oh and I updated my
baby registry post with my latest learnings in case you're interested.
Hope you have a great weekend!
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