PREPARING FOR A BIRTH: MOM AND DAD'S CHECKLIST

I have been in 2 pregnancies before with my 2 lovely daughters and as a mom I want my things and my babies stuff to be organized so that the time I have to deliver my babies I don't have the time to cram. So I have these list for me to share.

MOM'S LIST
+ Change of clothes for you to wear home from the hospital.
+ Pajama if you want to wear your own
+ Underwear and bras
+ Shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste
+ Socks and slippers
+ Adult diaper
+ Magazine or book
Your husband, partner or coach will need to pack a bag for the hospital. If this is the first baby, he may not realize how long he may be staying at the hospital. In some cases, it can take a day or even longer for the baby to arrive. Consider what will be needed both during and after the labor. Pack a change of clothes and a bathing suit. If mom wants to get in the water, she may want you there. Bring along a snack for the coach. You may get hungry and be unable to leave the room to get food.

Once the baby is born, you will need to start notifying family and close friends that the baby has arrived. Make sure you have your cell phone, change for the pay phone or a calling card to make your calls. You will want to pack the camera and video camera to record the baby’s first moments.

DAD'S CHECKLIST
+ Change of clothes
+ Snacks
+ Something to drink
+ Camera and film or memory card
+ Video camera with batteries charged and any necessary cartridges or tapes
+ Change for vending machines or phones
+ Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste and any other toiletries
+ A copy of the birth plan