28 Weeks

Last Wednesday I had my 28-week appointment and it’s hard to believe we’re only 12 weeks (well, almost 11 now) away from my June due date. So far everything is going really well 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 and I shared an updated at 24 weeks. Here’s what I’ve crossed off (or added in italics) to our list to prepare for our newest addition, not necessarily in order:

• 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  – It’s a GIRL!
• 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
• Work on Arielle’s Baby Book (I am the worst)
• Pick up Postpartum Necessities
• Plan a 4th Birthday Party for Arielle
• Get out the carriage bassinet and make sure it’s clean

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

In other news, I am still dealing with heartburn, though the morning sickness is 90% gone – woohoo! I am still able to wear my regular jeans under the bump but I am so ready for spring and warmer weather so I can start wearing dresses!