Weeks 11–40 · Currently week 23
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Research parental leave policies at both jobs
Begin daycare research — Chicago waitlists are very long
Review current health insurance for newborn coverage
Research Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) contribution limits
Start building a list of daycare options in Lakeview/Roscoe Village
Share the news with extended family and friends
Review life insurance coverage — is it enough?
Schedule hospital tour at Prentice Women's Hospital
Begin nursery inspiration — plan Blair's office conversion
Contact Blair's HR about maternity leave paperwork
Contact Lev's HR about paternity leave paperwork
Research infant car seats compatible with Subaru Forester
Research cribs, dressers, and nursery furniture options
Research baby monitors (video, audio, breathing)
Look into childbirth and newborn care classes
Schedule first round of daycare tours in Lakeview area
Research pediatricians near Lakeview / Roscoe Village
Start registry in "research now / buy later" mode
Start planning Toby's care for the hospital stay
Explore newborn care and breastfeeding classes
Submit waitlist applications to top daycare options
Find a wills and guardianship attorney in Chicago
Update beneficiaries on retirement accounts and life insurance
Plan nursery conversion timeline — when does Blair's office move?
Research parking and dropoff at Prentice (250 E Superior St)
Tour Prentice Women's Hospital
Schedule attorney meeting for wills and guardianship
Register for childbirth education class
Research strollers compatible with chosen infant car seat
Coordinate baby shower plans with family
Confirm DCFSA enrollment window and sign up
Research breast pumps — many are covered by insurance
Follow up on all daycare waitlist applications
Draft Toby's hospital-day plan
Confirm Toby's vet records and vaccinations are current
Research newborn photographers in Chicago
Order nursery furniture (allow 6–12 weeks for delivery)
Review and refine registry before baby shower
Baby shower — finalize guest list and logistics
Confirm car seat compatibility with Subaru Forester and purchase
Follow up with all daycares on waitlist status
Research short-term disability / maternity leave pay coordination
Prepare 529 beneficiary-change paperwork (switch after birth)
Assess life insurance policy amounts with baby in mind
Start building the hospital bag packing list
Select and confirm pediatrician before birth
Research newborn essentials and supplies to stock
Third trimester — finalize daycare start date and financial plan
Review Blair's short-term disability insurance coverage
Plan freezer meal prep for postpartum
Attend childbirth education class
Confirm daycare enrollment — deposit and contract
Pack the hospital bag
Confirm nursery furniture delivery and plan assembly
Confirm Toby's hospital-day caregiver and backup
Assemble nursery furniture and set up the room
Order "OK to buy now" items from registry
Install infant car seat in Subaru Forester
Get car seat inspected by a certified tech
Deep clean and prep the nursery
Stock up on newborn diapers, wipes, and diapering supplies
Confirm Toby's hospital-day plan with all caregivers
Set up and test baby monitor
Freeze meals for postpartum recovery
Set up baby's safe sleep area
Prepare baby's going-home outfit and Blair's going-home outfit
Pre-register at Prentice Women's Hospital
Submit maternity leave paperwork to Blair's HR
Submit paternity leave paperwork to Lev's HR
Confirm DCFSA is active and understand how to submit claims
Wash and organize all baby clothes and linens
Prepare 529 beneficiary-change form — ready to file post-birth
Set up key / lockbox access for Toby's caregivers
Set up work out-of-office and hand off projects (Blair)
Set up work out-of-office and hand off projects (Lev)
Know exactly how to add baby to health insurance within 30 days
Walk through go-time checklist with Blair
Final review of all open tasks and checklists
Confirm Toby's "go bag" is packed and accessible
Charge all hospital electronics and top up portable battery
Stay close to home — no long trips or travel
Re-confirm Toby's hospital-day plan with all caregivers
Double-check L&D entrance and route to Prentice
Final walk-through of hospital bag
Confirm nursery is complete and ready
Know the signs of labor and when to head to Prentice