Weeks 1-8
[ ] Take pregnancy test
[ ] Tell your partner the good news
[ ] Find an OB/GYN
[ ] Schedule prenatal checkup
[ ] Research insurance — how does it deal with pregnancy and children?
[ ] Figure out how pregnancy, baby and maternity leave will affect finances
[ ] Create a savings plan for your child’s future expenses
[ ] Make a budget to start saving now
Weeks 8-12
[ ] Start buying maternity clothes
[ ] Research photographers for maternity photos
[ ] Start thinking about baby names
Weeks 12-16
[ ] Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule
[ ] Tell boss about pregnancy
[ ] Milestone: Tell friends and family?
Weeks 16-20
[ ] Start planning nursery
[ ] Look into childcare options
[ ] Standard mid-pregnancy ultrasound
[ ] Milestone: Find out baby’s gender?
[ ] Milestone: Hear baby’s heartbeat?
[ ] Milestone: First baby kick?
[ ] Milestone: Belly starting to show?
Weeks 20-24
[ ] Start pediatrician interviews
[ ] Research and sign up for childbirth classes
[ ] Figure out baby shower logistics (date, host, location, guests, etc.)
Weeks 24-28
[ ] Update or write will, including directions for child’s inheritance and guardianship
[ ] Purchase life insurance
[ ] Update 401K and retirement account beneficiaries
[ ] If using doula, start interviews
[ ] Start childcare interviews
[ ] Send out shower invites
[ ] Register for shower gifts
Weeks 28-32
[ ] Babyproof house
[ ] Prepare birth plan
[ ] Baby shower
[ ] Send thank-you notes for gifts (start one week after shower)
[ ] Have maternity pictures taken
[ ] Cook and freeze meals for after delivery
[ ] Start childbirth class
[ ] Milestone: Others feel baby move?
Weeks 32-36
[ ] Buy any baby items still needed
[ ] Put finishing touches on nursery
[ ] Get car seat inspected
[ ] Pack hospital bag
[ ] Milestone: Last day of work
[ ] Milestone: Last week to fly safely (week 35)
Weeks 36-40
[ ] BABY!