At 29 weeks. What are the things to start doing now? Feeling a bit anxious about the closing D date. How can I be better prepared. Have already signed up for birthing classes in Sept and am doing prenatal exercises.

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I’m 30 weeks. A few things a friend suggested:
- estate plan and living will
- make sure you and spouse have all vaccines eg TDAP
- pack hospital bag (friend went into surprise labor at 33 weeks)
- test out breast pump
- read up on sleep training options and discuss with spouse
- make freezer meals
- research birth options and make birth plan
- SLEEP

How does one sleep? I am at 26w and can barely get an hour or two if am lucky

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