second trimester

to-do list
1. Tell your boss or employees about
your pregnancy

2. Officially announce your pregnancy

3. Continue going to prenatal

appointments

4. Talk to your employer about your

options for maternity leave

5. Start a pregnancy-safe exercise

program, if you haven’t already

6. Listen to birth story podcasts

7. Start your baby registry

8. Start decorating baby’s nursery
9. Have your mid-pregnancy
(anatomy) scan
15. Consider a babymoon
16. If using a doula, start interviews
17. Begin looking for a pediatrician

10. Find out baby’s sex 18. Research childcare options

11. Plan a gender reveal 19. Update or write your will

12. Shop for maternity clothes 20. Consider purchasing or increasing

13. Research photographer for newborn
pictures
14. Think about/help plan your baby
shower
your life insurance policy
21. Tour (or virtually tour) the hospital/
birth center you plan to deliver at
22. Sign up for a birth class

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Nursery: Feeding: Bath & Diapering (continued):
Crib 8-10 Burp cloths 7-8 washcloths
Crib mattress 8-10 Cloth bibs Brush/comb
3-4 crib sheets Bottles (5 oz & 8 oz) Bath toys
Cradle bassinet 3-4 extra size 0 nipples Bath toy storage
2-3 bassinet sheets (newborn) Spout cover
Changing table Bottle warmer Multiple size diapers
Dresser Bottle brush Wipes
3-4 Changing table pads High chair
Wipe holder
Glider/ottoman Baby food maker
Ointment
Sound machine Baby plates/utensils
Diaper pail
Night light 3-4 sippy cups
Teethers Health:
Hamper
Hangers Pacifiers (different brands) Baby laundry detergent
Crib mobile Baby monitor
Gear:
Decor lighting Nail clippers
Infant car seat
Bookshelf Nose Frida
Convertible car seat
Baby book First aid kid
Window shades
Infant Tylenol
Playtime: Car seat protector
Thermometer
Baby swing Baby wrap/carrier
Safety gates/locks
Exersaucer Rear facing mirror
Humidifier
Activity mat Stroller and/or Snap n’ Go
Umbrella stroller Clothing:
Books
Pack n’ Play 6-8 receiving blankets
Developmental toys
2-3 Pack n’ Play sheets Coming home outfit
Shopping cart cover 10-12 pairs of socks
Diaper bag 10-12 pants
Car organizer 10-12 onesies (long and
short)
Bath & Diapering:
6-8 pairs of PJ sleepers
Baby bath tub Bows/accessories
6-8 hooded towels Hand mittens
Lotion
Baby soap

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Old Wives’ Tale Boy Girl

Cravings Salty/Sour Sweet

Carrying Low High

Complexion Clear Breakouts

Body Temperature Cold Hot

Baby’s Heart Rate Under 140 bpm Over 140 bpm

Morning Sickness No Yes

Ring test Circle Back and Forth

Swollen Legs Yes No

Clumsy Yes No

Moody No Yes

Heartburn No Yes

Hair and Nails Thick and long Thin and brittle

Full Breasts Yes No

Dark Nipples Yes No

Linea Nigra Length Above belly button Below belly button

Partner’s Weight Same Gained

Sleeping On Left Right

Headaches Yes No

Mom’s Skin Feels Dry Soft

Foot Size Increased Same

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