Looking for some ideas of how to prepare for a second baby? Well this is the list of things we had to do..which will work to help you brainstorm what things you need to do!
If you’re interested, here it is:
1- Hire a housekeeper:
a- make list of qualities desired
b- interview
c- make list of tasks
d- negotiate hours and pay, contract
2- Revamp the playroom
a- buy and paint secondary bookcase
b- set up changing area, crib
c- take twin bed to our room
d- bonus: build play kitchen
3- Prepare BB1 room
a- clean out office credenza, transfer BB1 stuff into it
b- take BB1 wardrobe and move to our room
c- transition BB1 to twin bed
d- make new blackout curtains, and hang
e- get/build bathroom stool
f- set up baby gate
4- Prepare our bedroom
a- organize furniture to accommodate twin bed and wardrobe
b- take out newborn items out of storage and put in wardrobe
c- rewash some items and put away
d- organize nursing and pumping items for accessibility
e- install old blackout curtains from BB1 room
f- get glider/rocker (find a place for/sell desk and chair)
5- Freezer cooking
a- finish cleaning out freezer
b- cook and freeze meals (starting in Jan)
6- Odds and Ends
a- go on USA shopping trip: finish getting gear
b- update laundry directions printout and visiting guests printout
c- organize storage bookshelves (buy some extra boxes, organize crafting)
d- go around house and get rid of stuff we’re not using anymore (donate)
e- organize office (new storage boxes, dehumidify bathroom)
f- create more laundry hanging room (outside lines/freestanding hanging)
g- clean, organize, re-stock pantry
Projects to Finish Up
a- Big Brother’s baby book
b- photo books for a couple trips
c- random house decor
