by Jamie Reed posted in Pregnancy

I was several weeks into my third trimester when things started getting real. Clearly I know I'm having a baby, but this once-hazy view of impending motherhood that seemed so far away (9 months used to be a lot longer!) is now looking me right in the eye. Am I ready" No way.
There are the obvious things we need to do to prepare for baby's arrival: packing our bag for the hospital, installing the car seat, and making sure baby has a place to sleep. But here are a few things to do in your last weeks of pregnancy you might not have thought of.

1. Pick out a going home outfit for your baby
Don't forget while you're packing your own bag and grabbing clothing to wear home from the hospital that your baby will need something for the ride home as well! Not to mention all the photos you (and the grandparents) will be taking. With so many tiny and adorable outfits to pick from, this might be a tough choice!
Since I don't know what I'm having I decided to grab two outfits to take to the hospital with me. 
2. Make sure your gas tank is full
I am one of those people whose gas tank is almost always on empty. (I'm sure there have been psychological studies done that explain this personality trait.) Considering I'm at least a 45 minute drive from the hospital I'd rather not have to stop off at a gas station on the way to give birth, thank you. I think I'll institute at least a half tank rule for us for the coming weeks!
3. Clean up your phone stor...