For child #3, we are planning a home birth. It is something that we have been interested in for a while and we are ready to give it a go. Our first two births didn’t go as expected, so hopefully this one will work out as planned. We have about 6 weeks to go now until the due date, so we have some serious prep work to do. Aside from getting things in order with our midwife, Tracey, we also have a serious list of supplies to start acquiring:
- 1 gallon jug of distilled water
- 4-6 mm. plastic sheeting at least 12″X12″ Check Paint section in Wal Mart or Meijers
- At least 4 dark colored plastic garbage bags
- One set of old or used bed sheets
- 6 bath towels
- 4 washcloths
- 6 receiving blankets
- 1 small and 1 large plastic mixing bowl (these MUST be plastic because it needs to float)
- Plastic Rubbermaid type short stool, Needs to be waterproof
- Working flashlight and extra batteries
- Extra toilet paper, at least two 6 roll packs
- One citrus and one non-citrus juice
- Bag of ice
- Protein that you like that is easy to fix to eat during labor
- Gown or clothes after birth if necessary
- 1 pairs socks or booties, 1 onesie, 1 sleeper for baby
- 4 diapers
- Large cookie sheet
- Silver duct tape
- Brand new 25′ hose for filling bathtub (White drinking hose or RV hose that can usually be found at Home Depot or Meijer)
- New long handled fish net (can be purchased at pet store)
- Container of Sea Salt, any grocery store
- Man’s white tube sock
- Two bulbs of fresh garlic
- Ground coffee
- Bottle liquid Calcium/Magnesium
I am not sure what all or these supplies are to be used for, but it sure looks like fun, huh? I feel like I am about to embark on some strange adventure.