Logistics for after baby is born - what do we need to do?

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to make a list of the various logistical things that we need to do after the baby is born because I don't think I'll be thinking clearly then. So far I have on my list:

-call insurance company to add baby
-inform employer to start maternity leave
- change beneficiary designations for life insurance/401k to add baby as contingent beneficiary
-send hard copy and email baby announcement

What other things like this need to be done?

Thank you~~

[Anonymous]

Schedule appointment for ped

[Anonymous]

Schedule maid to come when in hospital so you don't have to worry about house for a few weeks.

[Anonymous]

Schedule six-week followup appointment with OB.

[Anonymous]

Get birth certificate.

Update or make will.

[Anonymous]

Have number of lactation consultant on speed dial if you are planning to breastfeed and end up with any hurdles

[Anonymous]

thanks everyone - these are great. And please keep 'em coming!

[Anonymous]

Have a journal or phone ap ready to track babies eating and sleeping.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get birth certificate.

Update or make will.

When it is time to do the paperwork for your baby's birth certificate make sure to order a few copies. Having just one copy is fine of course but having a few copies is just smart. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Have driving or mass transit directions printed out for out-of-town people (like grandparents) who come to visit and stay and then don't know how to get to the grocery store.

Have someone return all your library books. You won't be able to read a book again for a long time. Have that person pick up magazines. Short articles will become your friend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Get birth certificate.

Update or make will.

When it is time to do the paperwork for your baby's birth certificate make sure to order a few copies. Having just one copy is fine of course but having a few copies is just smart. Good luck.

If she's in DC, they have to pick it up. I think they're still $23...don't know if they've increased in price in the past 5 years.

[Anonymous]

Oh, I read lots--but really light chick lit. My baby was a slow nurser.

Have all your addresses ready beforehand and buy stamps and address labels (heck, have them printed) so it is easier to send announcements.

[Anonymous]

get baby's social security card
schedule newborn photographer
start college savings plan
update any daycare waiting lists with baby name and DOB

[Anonymous]

Get babies passport and plan a crazy international trip

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Get birth certificate.

Update or make will.

When it is time to do the paperwork for your baby's birth certificate make sure to order a few copies. Having just one copy is fine of course but having a few copies is just smart. Good luck.

If she's in DC, they have to pick it up. I think they're still $23...don't know if they've increased in price in the past 5 years.

No, you can order them by mail. And I recommend doing it right away--we discovered an error on ours and were able to contact the hospital and have them correct it (rather than having to go in person).