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24 Weeks

February 24, 2023

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On Wednesday I had my 24-week appointment (if you’ve ever been pregnant, you’ll remember the disgusting too-sweet drink they make you ingest to check your blood-sugar levels at this particular appointment). I am so thrilled that we have just 16 weeks to go until my June due date. However, there is still so much to do – it’s a bit overwhelming! At 20 weeks I started sharing everything we need to take care of before June. Here’s what I’ve crossed off (or added in italics) to our list to prepare for our newest addition:

  • Get Arielle’s Big Girl Bed set up in her room
  • Plan a Gender Reveal Get Together
  • Let our Pediatrician know we’re having a baby so we can get on her schedule
  • Find out if we’re having a Girl or a Boy – This weekend is when we’ll find out!
  • Come up with Name Options
  • Pick up a new Dresser at IKEA and get it installed in the Nursery
  • Take the Bassinet down from the Attic and set it up in Our Room
  • Clean up the Nursery Closet to make room for Baby Clothes
  • Make room in the Dresser for Baby Onesies and Socks
  • Get Baby Clothes down from the attic, washed and put away
  • Make sure the Nursery is Sparkling
  • Book a Maternity Session, Fresh 48, and Newborn Session
  • Shop for Outfits for Photos and for Arielle’s “Big Sister” Wardrobe
  • Buy a Baby Car Seat & Get it Installed
  • Prep my Hospital Bag

I am sure I am forgetting something so if you have any advice, please DM me!

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