Home Run

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.