Pregnancy to-Do's: A Book of Lists for Moms-to-Be [Diary]

Sara Lorimer (Author), Gina Triplett (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 20, 2007

From stocking the nursery to tracking doctor appointments, expectant mothers have plenty to do before their little one arrives. This tote-able and thoroughly practical planner features a series of guided lists organized by trimester to ensure thatmommy makes the most of her nine special months.

Includes:
- A fold-out masterlist
- Guided packing & to-do lists
- Appointment trackers
- Helpful sidebars
- Sticky tags for earmarking lists-in-progress
- Handy storage pocket

Product Details

• Diary: 128 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811859983
• ISBN-13: 978-0811859981
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #391,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and helpful! Everyone should have one, especially the first go-round!, August 29, 2009

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A. Tillman (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pregnancy to-Do's: A Book of Lists for Moms-to-Be (Diary)

I ran across this book at a bookstore in Nashville. Being newly pregnant, I was really excited to have some sort of starting point as to how to get organized for our upcoming arrival.

One of the most helpful/useful features is the section for doctor's appointments. Each appointment has a separate page with room to list the date, time, doctor's name, purpose of visit (I always put 16 weeks, 20 weeks, 38 weeks, etc.) and then it has room for questions/answers for the doctor. Each week, I jotted down a few questions and took the book to the office with me and wrote down the answers as they came. I now have a wonderful record of what I was wondering during the pregnancy and of the helpful info given to me by my physicians. There's even a pocket in the back to keep doctor's papers, appt cards, ultrasound photos, etc.

Another aspect of this book that I love is that it keeps everything baby-related in one place. The web and other books are filled with "what to take to the hospital," "how to plan for the nursery," "items needed for baby," "etc" LISTS but this keeps all of them together in a spiral bound book. Even now, I'm taking a break from referring to the "Gifts" section (to write-thank you notes) to write this review.

Here are a few of the sections of this fun, practical notebook:
- Doctor's appointments
- Name that baby (no suggestions...just a place for writing ideas)
- Clothes for you
- Projects
- Recommended reading and resources
- Baby's bedroom (this does have a few items listed, which i found helpful)
- Child care
- Pediatricians
- Labor support
- Favors to ask
- Gifts
- Hospital bag (I am so happy to have this section in the book. There are many online but I love this one and really appreciate that it is in the book that I've been toting around for 41 weeks).
- Contraction log
- Other lists...

I can't recommend this book enough. I plan to give it to a newly pregnant friend next week and hope she enjoys it as much as I have.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, July 16, 2008

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Jody Sandberg (Glendale, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pregnancy to-Do's: A Book of Lists for Moms-to-Be (Diary)

I was so glad I found this when I first got pregnant. Preparing for motherhood is a pretty overwhelming endeavor, and these tidy lists are a great way to keep you on track. I really was looking for something that would organize me, just like when I was getting married and had an organizer I carried around. Everything out there is more journal oriented. This is perfect! I was able to keep all my questions for the doctor, lists of things I still needed to do, and reminders to myself all in one place! I think everyone who is pregnant should have this book if you are in to keeping "Things to do" lists.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pregnancy To-Dos: First item = buy this book!!!, February 5, 2010

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Trista Morrison (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pregnancy to-Do's: A Book of Lists for Moms-to-Be (Diary)

The first thing any new mommy-to-be should do is buy this book (especially if it is your first pregnancy).

When I first got pregnant, I was overhwelmed by the endless amount of work and planning that lay ahead - picking baby names, preparing the nursery, finding a pediatrician, researching childcare options, figuring out maternity leave benefits at work and from the government, etc. And as a first-timer, I was paranoid that I was going to forget to do something crucial because I didn't know any better. Then my husband bought me this wonderful book.

The book has lists to keep track of everything, organized by trimester to help you pace yourself. It has a page for every doctor's visit and space to write down questions/answers. It outlines basic maternity clothes you might want and basic items you'll need for the nursery. It has a section for planning a shower and keeping track of gifts and thank you notes. As you get farther along, it walks you through packing your hospital bag and planning the phone tree. If you have a linear brain and enjoy making lists, you will love this book.