After all the advice, no one told me about these. I knew some of these existed to some degree, but I didn’t know that they’d actually come in handy! Forget what you’ve read – I go beyond the basics and get straight to the good stuff: the must-haves for first-time moms!

The idea of going to the hospital and coming home with a brand spanking new baby actually starts to feel real. You have finally made it to the ‘it could be any day now’ phase of pregnancy. But what should you pack for the hospital to make your stay as comfortable as possible?

New moms can feel overwhelmed by all of the things they need to do before the baby arrives. One of those overwhelming things is to make the perfect nursery and to stock up on certain items before the baby arrives. But there’s something missing.

Jared and I had a running to-do list that we shared through our Google account. This allowed us to both add things to the list, discuss certain items, and check off items as we went along. We both like to be over prepared for most things in life, so using Google Docs was a great tool for us to feel prepared for Aiden. Here’s what is on my third trimester to-do list!